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Paul, Barnabas, John Mark and other distractions

“Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, because he is helpful to me in ministry.” II Timothy 4:11 It confounds me what we Christians allow to distract us, even scripture. What do I mean by … Continue reading

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Training to Race, Not Racing to Train

“Everyone who competes in the games goes into training…I beat my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize.” I Cor. 9:25 & 27 Theres’ … Continue reading

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Slaves, Servants and Other Lovers

“And I will most gladly spend and be expended for your souls.  If I love you the more, am I to be loved the less?” II Corinthians 12:15 Here’s how Oswald Chambers expresses the above verse in today’s (2/23/11) reading … Continue reading

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FREEEEEDOOOOOOM!!!

“Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the prison were shaken. At once all the prison doors flew open, and everybody’s chains came loose.” Acts 16:26 This is one of my favorite verses about worship in … Continue reading

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