Jun 22
“I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.” Galatians 2:20 We were crucified with Christ! The Holy Spirit of God lives in us …
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Nov 04
Brokenness implies pain, something is not right, something might be shattered. Like thousands of tiny shards, our lives can seem completely undone, with no hope of repair. But, like a coconut that takes quite an effort to break open, the effort is rewarded with “the good stuff.” Embrace the Process When we are going through …
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May 14
Isaiah 53:5 says, “But he was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by His wounds we are healed.. Many translations say, “By His stripes we are healed.” 1 Peter 2:24 says, “He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and …
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Dec 14
On Sunday December 13, 2015, my wife Tammy, our daughter Jenny and I had the opportunity to share with the dear saints at Wilmington First Assembly about our journey this past year. “Seeing God in the Darkness” of a diagnosis that brings fear and so many questions is a sampling of our thoughts about the …
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Jun 12
The plan of God is so simple, yet so beyond our humanity to fully comprehend. It is multi-layered, the peeling away of layers granting us an un derstanding of an additional glorious part of His plan. Paul refers to it as the “mystery of Christ.” God is constantly willing to reveal to us another level …
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Dec 26
“I saw heaven standing open and there before me was a white horse, whose rider is called Faithful and True. With justice he judges and wages war. His eyes are like blazing fire, and on his head are many crowns. He has a name written on him that no one knows but he himself. He is …
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Dec 23
A while back, during the worship service in our church, the Holy Spirit spoke to me about the time the disciples saw Jesus walking on the water. I was reminded that there were 12 disciples. Why didn’t the other 11 venture out onto the water with Peter? I thought of 3 possible reasons: Fear. Perhaps they …
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Dec 12
You are so ready. You’ve been looking forward to this moment all week. The table is set with the finest china and crystal. The aroma of the meal fills the house, energizing your sense of expectation. You know I’m coming to visit, and you can’t wait. In all likelihood, I am bringing you a gift …
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Dec 10
2 Samuel 9:8 says, “Mephibosheth bowed down and said, ‘What is your servant that you take an interest in a dead dog like me?’” Through the years religion has taught us a response not unlike Mephibosheth’s response. It teaches us that, even though we’re in Christ, we are still evil, and we’re unworthy. In essence, like Mephibosheth, …
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Dec 09
Job 29:15 – Job in defending himself said as part of his discourse, “I was eyes to the blind and feet to the lame.” This verse can brand our hearts with God’s intention for us. He wants us to be “eyes to the blind and feet to the lame.” Eyes to see His love & …
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