Welcoming a Stranger at a Texas Church Service
A man dressed shabby appears outside a Texas church and is welcomed inside for coffee, doughnut, Sunday School, and worship. He speaks fluently on justification and sanctification. After service the pastor learns he is Jim, the new district president, illustrating hospitality as scripture.
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New Testament Christian as the sole true name
A religious exhortation arguing that the term Christian uniquely identifies Christ’s followers in the New Testament. It critiques hyphenated labels and denominational titles, urging believers to abandon man made names, obey the gospel, and simply be called Christians as in Acts 26:28 and Acts 11:26.
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Education as Investment and Parental Role in Schools
The piece argues education costs are high yet the true value lies in parental involvement and spiritual guidance. It notes the 2010-11 budget pressures, cites the Robert F. Kennedy Community School in Los Angeles at 578 million dollars, and urges families to invest time and church support to nurture the total development of children. Biblical proverbs frame wisdom as foundational, prioritizing moral training over larger expenditures.
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Robert F. Kennedy
Los Angeles
Mately
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Paths of Tradition and Change in Bible Study
A reflective piece on following habitual paths in life and faith. The author notes how traditions guide daily routines from farm trails to religious practice and urges openness to new Bible insights revealed by the Spirit, even if uncomfortable.
The many paths of speaking to God and faith
This piece argues that people express spirituality in diverse, personal ways. It stresses that no single path is universally right and that each person’s relationship with God reflects their unique makeup. The text advocates tolerance and rejects spiritual coercion or cloning human belief.
God's bucket list of expectations for a blessed life
The speaker urges making God's expectations a priority, noting each person is uniquely gifted and placed in history by divine design. Core actions include thanking and loving God and others, forgiving, working, praying, asking and believing, walking by faith, and being doers of God's word to secure a blessed earthly life and eternal treasures.
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God
Old River Pastor Admits Need to Change Habits
Danny R Biddy, pastor of the Church on Old River since 1977, recounts teaching a quarter horse trainer named Lee and reflects on personal growth. He notes his difficulty breaking old riding habits and shares a verse from Proverbs about instruction.
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