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Six Reminders from James for Today
The book of James emphasizes the practical application of faith in daily life. It encourages believers to be doers of the word, seek wisdom from God, watch their words, resist temptation, live out their faith through actions, and remain patient… Continue reading
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St. John the Baptist: The Voice Preparing the Way
June 24 is observed throughout much of the Christian world as the Feast of St. John the Baptist, one of the oldest and most widely celebrated saints’ days on the Christian calendar. Unlike most saints, whose feast days commemorate their… Continue reading
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Philippines Mission Report – April/May 2025
On Saturday, April 26, I departed from Raleigh-Durham International Airport alongside Harold Jones and Chris Singleton for a mission trip to the Philippines on behalf of the Board of Foreign Missions (OFWBI). Our journey began at 7:30 a.m., taking us… Continue reading
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Isaiah 6:1-8 and 38:1-5: Divine Encounters and Human Response
HISTORICAL CONTEXT In the eighth century BCE, during the reigns of King Uzziah of Judah and King Jeroboam II of Israel, both kingdoms experienced significant but unequal prosperity. Prophets Amos (in the North) and Isaiah (in the South) denounced the… Continue reading
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Heroes of Faith: Charles Gradison Finney
Charles Grandison Finney, born in 1792, faced limited education and religious guidance in rural New York. His legal studies led to a spiritual awakening in 1821, inspiring his journey as a revivalist preacher. He played a crucial role in shaping… Continue reading
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Phoenicia: An Ancient Maritime Power
(Note: I presented on this topic at a recent meeting, and was asked to share the information for other friends and brothers. This existed in outline form, but I have tried to capture the essence in this longer blog post.… Continue reading
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“No Other Name”
Lectionary Acts 4:5-12 (NKJV) 5 And it came to pass, on the next day, that their rulers, elders, and scribes, 6 as well as Annas the high priest, Caiaphas, John, and Alexander, and as many as were of the family of the high priest,… Continue reading