Category Archives: Spirit

Thoughts on Heaven

Recently I got into a discussion with a brother who got into another discussion with somebody who asked him the question: “Where is Heaven? I’m not any kind of theologian, but these were my thoughts on the subject, to which … Continue reading

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The Lord’s Banner

Saw this on Facebook this morning: My banner over you is victory.   If you will look and if you will spiritually connect with Me you will see you are destined to victory. No matter what the odds, no matter … Continue reading

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The “State of the Man” Address

I haven’t checked in to this blog in quite a while.  It hasn’t been for lack of activity — life has been quite brisk.  I seem to average a post about every 2 months or so — which is hardly … Continue reading

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Another Old Lang Syne

I’m going to be very cliche’ and just get it out of the way: Happy New Year.   (Notice… there isn’t any exclamation point.)  Welcome to another new year.  Welcome to the passing of another “Old Lang Syne.”  I am … Continue reading

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Black Friday

Here in the United States we have a tradition.  On the forth Thursday in November, we set aside a day of Thanksgiving.   Nationally, Abraham Lincoln proclaimed this day as a day of “Thanksgiving and Praise” on October 3, 1863. Sometime … Continue reading

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So No Man Gets Left Behind

This past weekend was the Promise Keepers men’s conference in Akron Ohio.  I was in attendance with 1600 other men from around the area.   Many a man heard truth in many facets surrounding family, purity, fatherhood and accountability. Sadly, … Continue reading

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The “27 Club”

“Music directly imitates the passions or states of the soul…when one listens to music that imitates a certain passion, he becomes imbued with the same passion; and if over a long time he habitually listens to music that rouses ignoble … Continue reading

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And Today She Is 4…

I’m just going to come out and admit it.  I never wanted children.  I was very wrong.  Of course, all of this was before I ever had children. Since I was raised without brothers or sisters, I guess I never … Continue reading

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YOU SAY vs. GOD SAYS – Bible Verses

Found these posted by  The Pocket Testament League on Friday, July 8, 2011 You say: ‘It’s impossible’ God says: All things are possible (Luke 18:27) You say: ‘I’m too tired’ God says: I will give you rest (Matthew 11:28-30) You say: … Continue reading

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The Hymn “Hallelujah What A Savior” and Isaiah 53

Last Sunday we sang a great hymn in worship service…  “Hallelujah, What A Savior!”   It was a classic by one of my all-time favorite hymn writers, Phillip P. Bliss.  Phillip also wrote the hymn “I Will Sing of My Redeemer” … Continue reading

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