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Christmas Poem

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God is with us; this is Christmas. Name Him Jesus; Yahweh saves us! Sunrise above overflowing love down to earth in Christ’s birth. Look from care to see God there. His love for you Has brought him near The flesh He wove  In Mary’s womb was made for holes  by nails by wolves. May all earth's pain from curse be slain, the Law bowed down by Jesus Crown of perfect life. And all the strife From God to man is taken when His life is spent by cross in skin to take our sin.  Skin, flesh and blood the Son of God is Son of Man, the Great I Am. This is the gift Of Christmas. Merry Christmas! #Christmas #ChristmasPoem     :15

"Dispatches from the Front" Book Giveaway - Book Recommendation: Gospel ...

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  You've heard it quoted: “You will be the same person in five years as you are today except for the people you meet and the books you read” (Charlie T Jones). One great book that will change your perspective on life is written by Tim Keesee (timkeesee.com) - "Dispatches from the Front, Stories of Advance in the World's Difficult Places."  Take few minutes to let me recommend this book to you... It so good that if you comment below and ask for one, I'll send you a copy ($20 value). Watching what God is doing through faithful servants all over the world helps us keep a good perspective on our own life and ministry and the importance of praying for others.

Love God and do what you want? Principle 2 - Knowing God's Will

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Love God and do what you want? Well, there is a way in which that is true, but it's a little more tricky than that. Let's take a look at the second pillar in understanding God's will... As we give Him our heart, HE gives us His desires.

Did Jesus Celebrate Hanukkah?

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Are you dedicated to Christ as the Maccabees were dedicated to the Temple?

Book Review - Do the Work of an Evangelist

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Do the Work of an Evangelist: Context-Sensitive Gospel Communication to those with a Folk Buddhist Worldview by Chris Seawright My rating: 5 of 5 stars Thanks, Chris Seawright for this short exercise in contextualization for a culture sensitive evangelist. I found his work helpful in educating how to reach people from a Folk-Buddhist worldview, but also as an example of how to carefully think about the culture in which you are ministering. Of course, this concept is not just for international ministry. For Seawright, ministering in Cambodia and Thailand, he is “working” to share the Gospel in a way that is clearly understood and accepted in a Folk Buddhist Worldview. Several insights helped me as I minister to people in my community from a similar background: 1. Using guilt shame language more than judicial guilty innocent language. 2. Using parent children language when incorporating analogies. 3. Being careful to clarify God’s Personhood. He is not just a force. 4. Clarifying that

The PiIlar of Providence - Knowing God's Will

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One of the principles that we can use to understand God’s leading is His hand of providence in life. The old chorus states it well: “God leads His dear children along.” Take some time to watch this week’s video to understand what God’s Word teaches about Providence and how that applies to discerning His leading in your life.

A Myriad Pyramid for Thanksgiving

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Scripture commands thanks, so Thanksgiving should be one Holiday where Christians are “all in.” Let’s consider just one of the many direct commands in the Bible to give thanks:  “In everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus” (1 Thessalonians 5:18). Let these Words of Scripture recalibrate your thinking this Thanksgiving. “In Everything...” Did we have to go there right off the bat? Yes, the text says “in everything.” That is difficult for us in two major ways: first in the mere multitude of the “everythings,” second, in the portion of “everythings” that are very difficult things. “Everything” is difficult to count. As David said, “God’s thoughts toward us outnumber the sand.” We don’t have enough time in life to list all of the “everythings” that we are to be thankful for -- just as no one can count the stars of the sky or the sand along the shore. But let’s take some extra time this week to try. Consider all the thoughts that God has for you. Consider all

In Harsh Circumstances? Just Keep Growing = )

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Some of the strongest trees are those that have grown through adversity. The same is true of God's servants. So, if you find yourself in harsh circumstances today. Don't balk. God is probably growing you stronger because of that trial. So continue to let Him grow you through the power of His Word even in the harsh circumstance.

Gods Use of the Abuse of Power

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Perhaps you have an authority figure in your life that is making life difficult. What does the Bible teach about this reality? Does God have control of world leaders who abuse their authority and oppose God's purposes? Let's take. a look at Daniel 1-4 and learn what God teaches about this reality.

The Bible Exposes the Most Dangerous Conspiracy Theory

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Conspiracy theories are reproducing like rabbits. And they are made to distract from the deadliest conspiracy. As we lose focus on overcoming this world-wide conspiracy, we lose track of God's purpose for our lives.

Enduring the Race - A Triathlon of Enduring Faith in Trial

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No one enjoys difficult seasons of life. And yet, these times of endurance are placed there by the Lord to help us grow in our Christian faith. Join three men as they share their story of endurance and the lessons that the Lord taught them. As we share these stories together, we will as we swim, bike and run a triathlon in NYC and encourage you to help our church take the next steps in raising funds for a building project. Each step of faith is important. Help us move forward! Donate here: https://nycgrace.org/race

70.3 Triathlon Finished! Thanks for praying.

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I didn't think I would enjoy that day of pushing the swim bike run as much as I did... You must have asked the Lord that I'd have a great time, because I sure did! Here are a few clips from the day Monday. The official video will come out Friday night with three excellent testimonies from John Lashuay, Ken Baker, and Treg Spicer. Overview of Tri: https://youtu.be/MleHHswqcbU Thanks for helping with this project and making it a profitable endeavor! You can give toward it here: https://nycgrace.org/buildingfund

Final Triathlon Update from Union Square

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Final Tri-Training Update from Union Square. Tri Date - 9.6.21 Video Primiere Date - 9.10.21 https://youtu.be/r0R2OrpGKoc #Triathlon #NYCTriathlon #RunBikeSwim

Mile High Devotional - Release Your Burden; A View from Mount Marcy

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Join me at the top of the highest point in New York for a thought about releasing life's burdens. Mile High Devotional - Release Your Burden #Devotional #MountMarcy #Gospel #PilgrimsProgress #ADK #Adirondacks #Christianity #Rest #hiking #MountMarcy

God's Word Sticks; Don't Give Up

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Don't give up reading or sharing the Word because you don't see immediate results. The Word will accomplish what the Lord has purposed for us in our lives.

Feeling Unfulfilled? Consider all His sufficiencies.

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We all need to be reminded, and the Psalmist often reminds himself of the need to reflect on the fact that our fulfillment does not come in anything other that God. I love Psalm 103 as a great reminder. And we find a great translation by Motyer in the our weekly devotional video about finding fulfillment. Purchase Motyer's book on the Psalms here:  https://www.amazon.com/Psalms-Day-New-Devotional-Translation/dp/1781917167

Proverbs Word Study: The Words of the Wise

  Proverbs Word Study: The Words of the Wise Background: The book of Proverbs is located in the “Wisdom Literature” section of your Bible. These books give general principles about how to live life well. Proverbs shares more of these principles and sayings than any other book of the Bible. These general principles help us make wise decisions that will prosper u sin life. So, listen well! Most of the book of Proverbs is written by Solomon and yet there are a few other contributors as well. Solomon writes his advice as a parent to a child. Perhaps you were not given much advice from your parents while growing up. Then treasure this book of pithy sayings. Often people read a Proverb a day so that they will read through the book once a month.You will find that these principles are loosely organized throughout the entire book. Below I have brought together and organized the references that have to do with our speech. Instructions: Look up these references that deal with speech and fill in t

Judgement Free Zone

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Are you free of God's judgement? Can you absolutely know that you are? How does this effect the way I judge others?

A Restful Nest for Your Soul

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Join me on the mountain as we talk about where to go to find a restful place for your soul. Do you need a serene setting to find rest? Where do we go to find a "restful nest"?   #devotional #verseoftheday #rest #PlaceOfPeace  

God's Ocean of Compassion

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Have you done something today that you are ashamed of? Religions and our conscience try to deal with the guilt from that. But what does the Bible say about it? Join me on Manhattan beach to consider God's ocean of Compassion from the prophet Micah.

Does everyone have their own internal compass to follow?

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Have you heard the advice, "follow your own internal compass?" The idea is you have your own sense of North, South, East and West that may be different than others, but its right to you. So, go your own direction and don't let anyone tell you it's wrong. But if everyone has their own internal compass and their own sense of what is right and wrong then we don't have any true North. We are all lost. So what is our internal conscience?