Matthew

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Biblical view of Marriage

I saw a video in which someone made a sarcastic remark about the Biblical view of marriage.
What they said was, “Which view?”
Is it the one where you can marry many wives and have concubines, like Jacob, King David, or King Solomon? Continue reading →

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Realize you are sinful!

I have found that proponents of the gay lifestyle are opponents of the Bible.
Basically they all use the same argument to debate the Christian and that argument is Old Testament scripture on homosexuality is outdated.
Here is their reasoning; scripture says Continue reading →

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Peter and Jonathon’s Unstoppable Faith

This year church camp was different in some ways and not so different in others. I always meet some of the kids but I don’t always get to lead one to Christ.
One of the other sponsors in my cabin had given a heads up on Jonathan, saying he had approached him and said he had no peace. Continue reading →

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What is the value?

What is the value of a baseball?
You can pick one up at Academy for $2.99.
Put it in the hands of a little leaguer and the value may drop.
Put it in the hands of a major leaguer and it may also drop in value.
If it becomes winning ball in a World Series, Continue reading →

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Want to be perfect?

You are to be perfect, even as your Father in heaven is perfect. Matt 5:48

Are you looking to be perfect?
I have the perfect scripture for you that will help you on your way!
Let’s start with this one – James 3:2, If we could control our tongues, we would be perfect and could also control ourselves in every other way. Continue reading →

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Only a mother’s love

I remember a few years ago I was in San Augustine when I notice a bird’s nest underneath the courthouse pavilion. As I stared at it, wondering what kind of bird had built it; I saw something move from within the nest. I climbed atop a table and gazed into, what I can only describe as, the eyes of the most ugly bird I’ve ever seen. Continue reading →

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Better Definition of Hypocrite

I may have to backtrack on one of my statements from yesterday. I said, “Evidently a hypocrite is someone that calls lots of attention to themselves.”
While that may be true from the scripture out of Matthew chapter 6, it is not true from Matt 7:3-5 Continue reading →

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Don’t be an excuse…be an example!

A man prepared a great feast and sent out many invitations. When the banquet was ready, he sent his servant to tell the guests, “Come, the banquet is ready.” But they all began making excuses.
One said, “I have just bought a field and must inspect it. Please excuse me.”
Another said, “’I have just bought five pairs of oxen, and I want to try them out. Please excuse me.”’
Another said, “I now have a wife, so I can’t come.” Luke 14:16-20 Continue reading →

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Family Reunion

The Hook Children in 1987-(left to right) Desi, Prentis, Curtis, Hazel, Alton, Versie, Vadis, Elvie, and Era

For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them. Matt 18:20
I got the email this morning reminding me that the Hook Reunion is Saturday.
Hook is my mother’s maiden name and so the name of my Grandfather’s family. Continue reading →

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Earthquakes in different places!

When it comes to end-time events, most look at the words of Jesus in this discourse with the disciples.
Later, Jesus sat on the Mount of Olives. His disciples came to him privately and said, “Tell us, when will all this happen? What sign will signal your return and the end of the world?” Continue reading →