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Winning our independence from sin

By Leonard Lauriault

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Well, this year is half over, almost. Yes, we’ve completed six months, but January through June account for only 181 of the 365 days. Consequently, while the year is half over for most all practical purposes, there’s still a day or so to be... Full story

From this moment you can live with Jesus for the rest of your life

Notes from the Church Lady

By Debra Whittington

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That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God; Colossians 1:10    The last two weeks of my life were both good and bad, insignificant and life changing. I pondered... Full story

June 21, Begin a new season of adventure as a member of God’s family

By Leonard Lauriault

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This coming Sunday is June 21st, which all recognize as the first day of summer and a new season giving many the opportunity for new adventures. This year it also is Father’s Day. For my family there’s a lot of other significance attached... Full story

Take time to be still, hear the small voice

Notes from the Church Lady

By Debra Whittingon

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Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth. Psalm 46:10  And he said, Go forth, and stand upon the mount before the LORD. And, behold, the LORD passed by, and a great and strong wind rent... Full story

Old Testament festivals remind of us God's continuing gift of salvation

by Leonard Lauriault

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Much of what Israel did in the Old Testament was symbolic of life in the Christian era and eternity (Hebrews 8: 5; 9: 23; 10: 1). One example of that is the annual feasts of Passover, Pentecost (also known as the Feast of Weeks or Harvest), and Feast... Full story

Being aware of sin doesn't mean we won't get caught in the fray

Notes from the Church Lady

By Debra Whittingon

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Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded. James 4:7-8    A few nights ago,... Full story

Notes from the Church Lady

By Debra Whittington

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“But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine: That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience. The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given... Full story

From the damage, God can bring collateral blessings

By Leonard Lauriault

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In the movie, Collateral Damage, the hero’s (played by Arnold Schwarzenegger) family is killed before his eyes while terrorists are attempting to kill their nemesis who did not die in the bombing. While discussing another sort of similar situation... Full story

The spirit of Britain's Susan Boyle registers a high note

Notes from the Church Lady

By Debra Whittington

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Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit... Full story

Planting time

By Leonard Lauriault

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Planting time will soon be upon us. I know; lots of things should’ve been planted in February or March, like peas or spring oats. Other things, like wheat and alfalfa, shouldn’t be planted until mid-August in Quay County (and only then if... Full story

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