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Wisdom or Harm – The Choice is Yours

Wisdom or Harm – The Choice is Yours Written August 13, 2012 For the Youth Proverbs 13:20 “He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm” (New International Version) Of all the wonderful verses … Continue reading

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Triumphing Over Temptation

Triumphing Over Temptation Something every person faces in life is temptation. In the world in which we live we are tempted everywhere we go. From being tempted to lie or steal at work to get a little further ahead in … Continue reading

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For the Youth…You have the Chance to be Rich!

For the Youth…You have the Chance to be Rich!     Written April 2, 2012 If you have had class on North Carolina state history the name Conrad Reed might ring a bell. He was the person that the North Carolina … Continue reading

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Seniors…Now is Such an Important Time

Seniors…Now is Such an Important Time Ephesians 5:15-17 (King James Version) 15See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, 16Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. 17Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of … Continue reading

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Don’t Forget to Bring the Rain

Don’t Forget to Bring the Rain Written April 2, 2012 J. M. Barrie, the author of Peter Pan, once said “God gave us memories that we might have roses in December.” When I look back on so many of my … Continue reading

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For the Adults…..A Personal Challenge

For the Adults…..A Personal Challenge “but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it … Continue reading

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Part of my Hope and what I Strive for as a Parent

Part of my Hope and what I Strive for as a Parent Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6 (ESV)      Written April 2, … Continue reading

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Concern vs. Complaining

Concern vs. Complaining Written December 5, 2011 In the course of my life and ministry I have had the opportunity to see and hear about the power of God’s church working in the world in which we live. I’ve heard … Continue reading

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Encouragement – A Truly Powerful Thing

Encouragement – A Truly Powerful Thing Written October 10, 2011 Some of you already know this but I have been having an ongoing battle with the cable company to get internet service at the parsonage. You might be questioning whether … Continue reading

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My Personal Vision For Mars Hill

My Personal Vision For Mars Hill Written July 26, 2011 his past week I had opportunity to share something with the deacons at Mars Hill that I hope will inspire and motivate others as we work together for the glory … Continue reading

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