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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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Stop Calling It Spiritual Warfare: Live From Christ’s Victory


This will take you to a whole new realm in God. Years ago, I decided not to give the evil one a place at my table. My life changed. I rarely feel the need for spiritual warfare. The less room … Continue reading →

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Before You Judge: Walking in Noetic Discernment With God


My inside screams at me lately. There are so many people out there who are proclaiming what is right and what is wrong. They are so busy telling anyone who will read or listen to them that the way others … 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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A Vision for The People


The thing that is at the forefront of my dislike of old age is my eyesight. Since I’ve had my cataract surgery, I’m finding it difficult to read, and it gets no better, no matter which strength reading glasses I … Continue reading →

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My Mom


My mom passed away @ 18 December 1999, the same day my youngest son graduated from UNCW. We spent the whole day in Wilmington on campus for this event. We got home late. I had gone to bed. I was … Continue reading →

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The Ministry of Presence


I ask God to give me someone to talk to every day. Yesterday was one of those days I got to do what Chaplains do. Listen. He was out walking his dog in the park. I had taken a busload … Continue reading →

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