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God, My King, Thy Might Confessing

3 Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised, and his greatness is unsearchable. 4 One generation shall commend your works to another, and shall declare your mighty acts. 5 On the glorious splendor of your majesty, and on…

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March 9, 2023

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Elders of the Church

For this reason I left you in Crete, that you would set in order what remains and appoint elders in every city as I directed you,namely, if any man is above reproach, the husband of one wife, having children who believe, not accused of dissipation or rebellion.…

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February 23, 2023

#hope, #love, #marriage, #sanctification, #theology, Doctrine of Man, Encouragement, Idols, Motivational Influences, Negative Reinforcement, Parenting, Positive Reinforcement, Positive Thinking, Reinforcement, Scripture, Spiritual Growth

Positive Reinforcement

“‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.’” — Jeremiah 29:1 Last week’s post dealt with the internal-emotional…

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February 10, 2023

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Grumbling

And in the morning you shall see the glory of the Lord, because he has heard your grumbling against the Lord. For what are we, that you grumble against us?” And Moses said, “When the Lord gives you in the…

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February 1, 2023

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Positive Thinking

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. – Philippians 4:8 I…

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January 25, 2023

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Grief

Jesus wept. ~ John 11:35 As I sit at my kitchen table staring out the window, it is a dreary morning here in Andrews, SC. It has been raining, the clouds are still dark and gray, and there is a…

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December 15, 2022

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“Worship”

So I beg you, brothers and sisters, because of the great mercy God has shown us, offer your lives as a living sacrifice to him—an offering that is only for God and pleasing to him. Considering what he has done, it…

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December 9, 2022

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Right Questions, Right Thinking

3 And some of the scribes said to themselves, “This fellow blasphemes.” 4 And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, “Why are you thinking evil in your hearts? 5 Which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up, and walk’? – Matthew 9:3-5 One striking…

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November 16, 2022

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PCA BCO on Church Discipline – Part 3

“I give you a new command: Love each other. You must love each other just as I loved you. All people will know that you are my followers if you love each other.” (John 13:34-35) The last two weeks I shared…

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October 27, 2022

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PCA BCO on Church Discipline – Part 1

“6 Your boasting is not good. Do you not know that a little leaven leavens the whole lump? 7 Cleanse out the old leaven that you may be a new lump, as you really are unleavened. For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed.”…

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October 14, 2022

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Who Is In Charge of Our Childrens’ Education?

4 “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. 5 You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. 6 And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. 7 You shall teach them diligently to your…

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September 29, 2022

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Rest

In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, LORD, make me dwell in safety. ~ Psalm 4:8 For the last post, I discussed the importance of diligent work because, as humans, we are created in the image…

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September 1, 2022