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Today’s Reflection: “God will keep you strong to the end so that you will be free from all blame on the day when our Lord Jesus Christ returns. God will do this, for he is faithful to do what he says, and he has invited you into partnership with his [...]
Read Revelation 19 “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 makes war. His eyes are like blazing fire, and on his head are many crowns. He has a name written on him [...]
Read I Corinthians 16 “A great door for effective work has opened to me, and there are many who oppose me.” (I Corinthians 16:9) Food For Thought… We are accustomed to associating open doors and effective work with freedom from opposition, but such is not the case. In fact, every [...]
Read I Corinthians 15 “I declare to you, brothers, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable.” (I Corinthians 15:50) Food For Thought… I suppose I have conducted close to a hundred funerals as a pastor. You have been to your [...]
Read I Corinthians 13 “The greatest of these is love.” (I Corinthians 13:13) Food For Thought… Love is… Love is the beginning, the end, and everything in between. Love is the motive, the fuel and the goal of life. Love is the thing, and there is really nothing else. God [...]
Read I Corinthians 12 “Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.” (I Corinthians 12:7) Food For Thought… Attitudes toward the manifestation of spiritual gifts vary from congregation to congregation. Some churches believe that the gifts of the Spirit ceased at the end [...]
Ray Noah
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