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When people ask about Jesus the Son of God's First Coming, here's a favorite Scripture I use: To us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on His shoulders. He will be called... -
(Excerpt from teaching and training classes, used also in pastoral counseling and prison ministry. I used this first at Windsor Village Methodist Campus, then at other places. It is adapted and expanded from Wesley’s Preface to Standard Sermons.) Christ said: The...
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Knowing God Through Prayer (A-C-T-S) Part 2August 11, 2025Knowing God Through Prayer (A-C-T-S) Part 2Jesus looked toward heaven and prayed: Father, the hour has come. Glorify Your Son, that Your Son may glorify You. For You granted Him (Jesus) authority over all people to give eternal life to all those You have given Him....
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Knowing God Through Prayer (A-C-T-S) Part 1August 4, 2025Knowing God Through Prayer (A-C-T-S) Part 1The primary object of prayer is to know God better. We and our needs should come second. (Missionary Florence Allshorn, 1887-1950) The A-C-T-S Model I wrote this remembering a New Year’s Eve watchnight worship service in Philadelphia. The service started at 10 pm...
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I will make an everlasting covenant with them. I will never stop doing good to them, and I will inspire them to fear and respect Me, so that they will never turn away from Me. I will rejoice in doing...
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Show me Your ways, LORD, teach me Your paths. Guide me in Your truth and teach me, for You are God my Savior, and my hope is in You all day long. (Psalm 25:4-5) We contine our study on this important...
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You are my rock and my fortress. Therefore, for Your name's sake, lead me and guide me. (Psalm 31:3 NKJV) Many people ask about getting the Lord's guidance on questions like: Who should I marry? Or shall I stay single? Which church...
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I love the Lord. He heard my cries, And pitied every groan. Long as I live, when troubles rise, I'll hasten to His throne. (From a poem and hymn by Isaac Watts) Richard Smallwood Richard Smallwood is an American gospel composer, music director, and...
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Frustrated or Trusting God? (Psalm 37) (Part 3)May 19, 2025Frustrated or Trusting God? (Psalm 37) (Part 3)The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit....Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy. Without holiness no one will see the Lord. (Psalm 34:18; Hebrews 12:14) This post...
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Frustrated or Trusting God? (Psalm 37) (Part 2)May 12, 2025Frustrated or Trusting God? (Psalm 37) (Part 2)So do not fear, for I am with you. Do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. (Isaiah 41:10) Upheld by Christ Dave Dravecky played...
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Frustrated or Trusting God? (Psalm 37) (Part 1)May 5, 2025Frustrated or Trusting God? (Psalm 37) (Part 1)Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your...
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Now, brothers and sisters, I remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received and on which you have taken your stand. By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached...