This is an exegetical study of Ephesians 4:30-32, but we will first look at Genesis 32:24-32 to see the setting. “And Jacob was left alone; and there wrestled a man with him until the breaking of the day. And when he saw that he prevailed not against him, he touched the hollow of his thigh; […]
I Will not let you Go-Lord, Change Me! Read More »
I had a dentist appointment not too long ago for my bi-annual cleaning and checkup, so I took a day off the job. I have been blessed with a wonderful job, and have accumulated many hours of sick leave, therefore, I took the entire day off. I knew that after the morning appointment, I would
I was listening to the radio not too long ago and heard someone tell a story about an encounter with a young teenager. He was a stranger to them, but when asked, the teen began to share his testimony. He stated that he had found himself so down and discouraged, that he had decided that
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I believe that everyone has an archnemesis, even if they are referred to by different names. According to all wise internet, “An archnemesis refers to a character or entity that is the main adversary or opponent of another character or entity, often present in literature, films, or other forms of media. They typically represent the
“He flies right off the handle”, was first written in 1843 by Thomas C. Haliburton, referring to an axe or hammer head that could fly right off its handle, after you strike it. My husband and I have a row of extraordinarily tall White Pine trees in our back yard that have been eaten up
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I know for many of us, the scale is not our friend. We grieve over every ounce and can be brought to our knees in a state of depression if we gain a pound, or just cannot seem to lose those pesky bubbles. However, this just proves the importance and the weight, no pun intended,
There is a nursery rhyme that is called ‘The Greedy Dog’ that goes like this, “What a good time I shall have eating this meat when I get home!” said the dog as it started to cross a stream of water. He stopped suddenly and looked down into the water. There was his shadow. “That
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There is much more to be said for the ‘Mom and Pop’ restaurants and grocery stores on the corner, than we realize in the world of ‘big corporations’ in the 21st century. We should never underestimate the value of these smaller establishments. Never think that our forefathers did not know what they were doing and
My text is taken from, Romans 8:18, “For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.” This is an unveiling of what we are before the father, and how the father (eternal spirit) looks upon us in Christ. Jesus
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A person who does the work of an usher may go by various titles, depending on the venue they are working in and the functions they are performing. I have been married to my wonderful husband for over 41 years, and believe it or not, he often watches, what some might refer to as, ‘chick
