Author: pastortimswanson

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My sister – my friend

The apostle Paul told the young pastor, Timothy, do not rebuke an older man, but exhort him as a father, younger men as brothers, older women as mothers, younger women as sisters, with all purity. 1 Tim 5:1-2
As an only child I’ve always suffered with the brotherly love idea since I do not know the love of a brother. Continue reading →

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Partying in Heaven

I was in a cemetery when a headstone caught my eye.
It was adorned with unopened beer cans; but it doesn’t end there.
Engraved on the headstone was “partying in heaven!”
I guess I should not be too surprised. Continue reading →

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You can’t stop God!

A board of county commissioners in North Carolina can no longer pray in Jesus’ name!
For years, the board has extended an open invitation to religious leaders from the community to volunteer a prayer before its twice-monthly meetings, asking only that the invocations would not be an effort to proselytize or belittle other faith or belief. Continue reading →

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Read with your eyes – Read with your ears

Until I get there, focus on reading the Scriptures to the church, encouraging the believers, and teaching them. 1 Tim 4:13 NLT
Last night I was reminded of an important part of my relationship with God – reading.
Sure, I read the Bible every day but last night’s Bible study reminded me of the importance of it. Continue reading →

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Agreement

Can two walk together, unless they are agreed? Amos 3:3
What do you believe the Bible says about losing your salvation, apathy, and backsliding?
Now those topics could spark some debates but I had a great conversation with someone the other day about those very topics. Continue reading →

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Deer season! Dear me!

I notice more people wearing camouflage the past few days and stocking up on snacks, drinks, and deer corn.
It can only indicate one thing; deer season is here again.
I have also witnessed many cases of beer being purchased by the same people. Continue reading →

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Your talent from God

Last week I wrote about Top Shot Season 3 winner Dustin Ellerman.
I had the pleasure of meeting and interviewing him for the radio.
He is a super nice, humble guy.
Of course the subject of Top Shot came up and I asked him had he ever competed in any shooting contest. Continue reading →

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Giving to Others – Giving to God

Last night was the Community Impact Awards – honoring the most outstanding Business, Non-Profit, Philanthropist, and Volunteer from the area.
Let me share a bit about one recipient – Reverend Bettie Kennedy. Continue reading →

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Do you feel blank today?

In 1975, I accepted _____ as my _____.
You see, I believe that _____ died for my sin, is risen from the dead, and is sitting at the right hand of ______ the ______.
I asked ____ to forgive my sin. Continue reading →

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Dustin and Goliath

He was nobody special.
He had no formal weapons training.
He was from a small, obscure town in the countryside.
He worked for his father.
Yet he was able to conquer any fear and with confidence and a steady hand he brought down the giant. Continue reading →