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“The Church is Not the Building”
I can’t count how often I’ve heard the saying. “The church is the people, not the building.” The *usual* meaning of that saying being that we don’t need a building to define who we are. After all, the Bible defines that for us. This statement holds some weight in its… read more
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Faithfulness in the Small Things
“He who is faithful in a very little thing is faithful also in much…” – Luke 16:10 (NASB95) When we think about serving God, we often imagine great acts of faith- preaching to thousands, becoming a missionary, or making a huge impact. But more often than not, God works through… read more
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Don’t Worry! Tomorrow Has That Covered for You.
I watched the TV show “How I Met Your Mother” with my wife a few nights ago, as is our nightly custom. One of the jokes in the show caught my attention. The main character (Ted) was going to make a bad decision in the present. However, he decided not… read more
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Reward Over Suffering (Revelation 21:4)
One of the most challenging questions to mainstream Christianity today is “Why is there suffering with a God who is all loving?” I guess to answer this question, we need to get our terms right. First, suffering is problems here on Earth, but problems that can continue into the next… read more
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Satan’s Devices
Paul warned the Corinthians about falling prey to Satan’s devices, “so that no advantage would be taken of us by Satan, for we are not ignorant of his schemes” (2 Corinthians 2:11.) Satan is powerful enough without our giving him any advantage. We are also warned that “evil men and… read more
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This is My Vote
Hello everyone, If you are unaware, we are in the middle of a very divided time in our country. Political issues dividing the nation. People fighting, arguing, bickering, each side of each argument not hearing others out. There are riots in our major cities, and people need true clarity. I… read more
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“What Did He Just Say?”
Proverbs 18:1-7: 1 He who separates himself seeks his own desire, He quarrels against all sound wisdom. 2 A fool does not delight in understanding, But only in revealing his own mind. 3 When a wicked man comes, contempt also comes, And with dishonor comes scorn. 4 The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; The… read more
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Husbands, Love Your Wives (Ephesians 5)
Ephesians 5:25-31: 25 Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself up for her, 26 so that He might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word, 27 that He might present to Himself the church in all her glory, having… read more
Meet the writer, Mason MacDonald.
Mason is the Pulpit Minister for the Hartford Avenue Church of Christ in Ponca City, Oklahoma. He was raised in the Lord’s Church, has had a lifetime of study, and a love for God, that has led to this path in his life. Join Mason’s insights that turn formal scripture into relatable applications that intend to inspire and encourage!
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