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Jesus’ Healing and Forgiveness of Sins: Exploring Divine Authority


I asked my AI what did it mean for Jesus to heal someone in relation to forgiving sins.This was the answer. Jesus connects healing to forgiving sins to demonstrate His authority as the Son of Man. By healing the paralytic, … Continue reading →

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From Parroting Scripture to Proven Truth: A Lifelong Call


When God called me to be an envoy of His Word at thirteen, I had no idea of the ramifications of that calling. God told me I would be an evangelist. I remember lying in my bed at night and … Continue reading →

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Do Not Cast Away Your Confidence: Living by Faith Daily


Hebrew 10-:35-39 – Therefore do not cast away your confidence, which has great reward. For you have need of endurance, so that after you have done the will of God, you may receive the promise: “For yet a little while, … Continue reading →

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Principalities and Powers: Spiritual Warfare Behind U.S. Politics


The Bible uses the terms “principalities” and “powers” to describe spiritual beings or authorities that exist in the unseen realm. These entities can be both angelic and demonic, and they play significant roles in influencing the world and engaging in … Continue reading →

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Trusting God as King: Restoring Family, Faith and True Freedom


Do you remember what it was like as a child? No want, no bills, no worry, no concern about what may come your way. Your parents covered you. Your home was the kingdom. Your parents ruled. They made sure you … Continue reading →

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Jesus, Isaiah 61, and Luke 4:18 — What He Read and What He Omitted


Jesus proclaimed this and this only at the beginning of his ministry. Not the verses that followed. Luke 4:18 – “The Spirit of the Lord God is upon Me, because the Lord has anointed Me to preach good tidings to … Continue reading →

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The Power of Quiet Time with God


I check my stats occasionally and have noticed a small contingent of readers from China and Hong Kong. I appreciate that you read my posts for whatever reason. I don’t know if that’s good or bad, but you read. Thank … Continue reading →

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God’s Guidance in Everyday Life: A Personal Story


Do you ever have one of those days where God prompts you to do something you normally don’t do? This morning I knew Libby and I were going for lunch in Swansboro. Today is our 11th wedding anniversary. We went … Continue reading →

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Eden to New Covenant: A Journey of Faith


Copied from Facebook from a minister friend of mine: Lynn Hiles. If you would like further studies of his, he can be found on YouTube and several other types of media and books. Humanity’s first temptation was not toward immorality … Continue reading →

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Living with God’s Love: A Christian Perspective


Something occurred to me this morning. We all know God loves us unconditionally. How many of us really consider the full import of this knowledge? I see so many Christians expounding on questions concerning what we do and how God … Continue reading →

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