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Rainbow flag: What’s it stand for?
You have all probably seen this flag flying from a pole at least once in your life. What’s it stand for? The flag specifically represents those who stand behind the PRIDE movement. It was first designed by Gilbert Baker who was urged by Harvey Milk.1 Harvey Milk was a Californian politician who had an open…
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Armor of God
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this…
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Job
Chapter 1 – Introduction and Background As promised, I wanted to share with you my notes on Job 1. The first tidbit I would love to share is from my perusal of the Hebrew meaning of Job’s name. Job, in Hebrew, means hated or persecuted. So, with that little info let us continue to his…
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Jonathan Edwards: Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God
July 8, 1741 Jonathan Edwards (1703 – 1758) was born in Northhampton, Massachusetts. Starting college at 13, he attended Yale for four years. After graduating, Edwards ministered at a Presbyterian church. Two years later, Edwards became a tutor but had to resign due to poor health. In 1726, he returned home and assisted his maternal…
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Following Jesus: Dying to the Flesh
Penned by a man from India, the old hymn I Have Decided to Follow Jesus correlates with the scriptures Matthew 16:24, Matthew 10:38, Luke 14:27, Luke 9:23, Mark 8:35, and Luke 17:33. The essence of these Scriptures is explained in the following manner. “Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must…
Rooted in Him 