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Scrooge

December 12, 2021
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In the movie “A Christmas Carol” death knocked at Scrooge’s door and gave him a second chance. Maybe you have had a close call such as an accident or illness and heard the same knocking. Maybe it was your wakeup call because, “The Lord is patient, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.” (2 Peter:3) Maybe it wasn’t the Ghost of Christmas past but the Holy Ghost. In the book of Revelations, Jesus says,” Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in.” (Revelations 3:20) What are you waiting for? Don’t be …..

Test

December 5, 2021
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I read in my daily devotional: God doesn’t test us the world does. God waits to see how we react to the test. When the prince of this world (Satan)attacks, do you turn to the Prince of Peace? Do you pass or fail? The Apostle Paul teaches us we can pass the test when we, “Put to death, our earthly nature and rid ourselves of all such things as: greed, anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from our lips. And be clothed with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. “ As we approach Christmas let your light shine bright because when you accepted Christ as your Savior you passed the final exam.

Salvation

November 21, 2021
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Last Sunday I had the opportunity to share Apostle Paul’s words on salvation with the ladies at the Peoria County Jail. Paul said, “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God.” As the words were came out of my mouth tears began to stream down a young ladies face as I assured her that “God’s grace is greater.” Salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone in Christ alone.

The Only Way

November 14, 2021
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I was reading my Bible the other day when a gentleman asked, “Trying to read you way to Heaven?” “Jesus is the only way to Heaven”, I replied. Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the father except through me.” C.S. Lewis said, “One road leads home and a thousand roads lead into the wilderness.” The Bible shows us the way to Heaven, but Jesus is the only way to get there.

Halloween

November 7, 2021
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Last Sunday when a group of trick or treaters arrived at our door, I gave them some candy and said, “Jesus Loves YOU.” Smiles broke out and one of the monsters replied, “Jesus loves you too sir.” I became filled with joy and spent the rest of the evening praising the Lord while sharing candy and the “Good News.” The love of Christ turned a hollow holiday into a holy one and Halloween became Hallowed-ween.