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Have you accepted God’s offer for your salvation

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I heard another good sermon recently (I hear lots of those) in which the Parable of the Talents presented in Matthew 25: 14-30 was used for illustration. A man distributed his wealth to his servants, three of whom are mentioned in the parable.... Full story

God wants to see our true face, imperfections and all

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“… Judge me, O LORD, according to my righteousness, and according to mine integrity that is in me.”— Psalm 7:8 Driving down the street one day I saw a man by the side of the road selling pumpkins. I stopped and... Full story

Ancient ways not always so far fetched

by Leonard Lauriault

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I have a pig-shaped cookie jar in which I keep animal cookies to snack on while I fix supper (I usually keep several choices of snacky things around my counter for that purpose). One day while making soup, I got a handful of cookies and started... Full story

God refreshes our souls after life’s winds buffet us

By Leonard Lauriault: Religion columnist

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Autumn in Israel is planting time. Their rainy season runs from fall through spring allowing them to grow winter crops. Throughout Israel’s history, God promised to send those rains so they could produce abundant crops (Deuteronomy 11:... Full story

Each of us has chance to serve, no matter the season

By Debra Whittington: The Church Lady

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To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. … — Ecclesiastes 3:1   There are many seasons as we journey through this trek called life. As I celebrated another birthday (would you believe 29... Full story

Our job to continue down path of righteousness

By Leonard Lauriault: Religion columnist

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Jesus spent 40 after his resurrection continuing to teach his disciples (Acts 1: 1-14). During that time, he appeared to several people, proving he was who he said he was because he’d foretold his death, burial, and resurrection to the detail... Full story

Christians should know the danger signs

By Leonard Lauriault: Religion columnist

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While traveling to Albuquerque recently I came to the monuments commemorating those who lost their lives in the Cuervo fire accident in 2002. You may remember the incident. According to the National Transportation Safety Board report found online,... Full story

Change good, as long as message of salvation remains

By Debra Whittington: The Church Lady

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“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, and today, and forever.” — Hebrews 13:8   One recent morning the gate was left open and our goat quickly made his escape but stopped after going about 10 feet. He sniffed the ground and... Full story

God left behind instructions for following plan

By Leonard Lauriault: Religion columnist

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Men have disagreed about humankind’s role in salvation since before the reformation began in the 1550s. The reality, according to Scripture, lies between the extremes of faith and works. It’s likely more on the side of faith than works... Full story

God source of power

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“For who is God, save the LORD? and who is a rock, save our God? God is my strength and power: and he maketh my way perfect.” — 2 Samuel 22:32-33 Where were you when the power went out in Tucumcari? Were you like me thinking it... Full story

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