Early to bed and rise explained by a reader
The writer recalls coal oil lamps lighting a cracky house and flies that wake people at first light. He argues the saying arose from necessity rather than choice, noting better homes now let people sleep and wake later.
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Sam
Bible and God Shape Our Selective Scriptural Readings
The author argues that people quote isolated verses to justify beliefs and public policies. Interpretation depends on choosing a view of God, merciful or punitive, shaping which passages are emphasized while others are sidelined. This leads to self deception as proof texts conform the Bible to prejudice.
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God
Little Biddy Bits Thank You Jesus
A police member helped a mother by unlocking her car after she locked her keys inside. A 4 year old girl exclaimed Thank you Jesus as the door opened, reminding the writer of Proverbs 22 6 about training a child in the way he should go.
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Jesus
Miracle Belief and Confession for Today’s Miracles
A faith driven exhortation urges believers to start by reading God’s Word and letting it reshape the heart and mind. It emphasizes claiming miracles through belief and confession, citing Romans 10:10 and 10:17, and notes healing salvation and spiritual rebirth as core miracles.
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Tommy
Jesus
Jesus Christ Is the Top Priority in Life
An elder visits a man who misses church due to a broken refrigerator. The tale of Mary and Martha emphasizes hearing the Word of God as essential. Jesus raises Lazarus, affirming faith, forgiveness, healing, and eternal life through hearing and sacraments. Jesus Christ is presented as the top priority. Amen.
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Mary
Martha
Jesus Christ
Jesus
Lazarus
How Should a Christian Walk in the Bible
This excerpt explores the contrasting ways to walk in life according to Scripture. It contrasts walking in the flesh with walking in the Spirit and urges believers to live as Jesus did, embracing truth, light, love, and obedience to God’s commandments.
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John
Christ
Jesus
Church Notes Alliance Bible Church July 18 Service and Classes
Alliance Bible Church announces a July 18 worship service at 10 30 a m with Pastor Jim Black continuing Acts sermon series The music team led by Neil Anderson offers contemporary and traditional worship Children four to Grade 2 attend Children Desiring God based program Regular School of Discipleship classes for adults youth and children start at 9 15 a m before the service Current adult electives cover Colossians topics in men and ladies classes plus a Bible Survey co ed class Student ministries host Grades 6 8 and 9 12 at 9:15 a m with Thomas Kinsel and Neil Anderson respectively Solid Rock Sunday School for ages 3 through Grade 5 uses rotation model SEE NOTES PAGE 5B.
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Jim Black
Neil Anderson
God
Debbie Taylor Williams
Thomas Kinsel
Rest and R and R in crisis times urged by faith
Amid Gulf oil spill concerns and 2010 hurricane season fears, readers are urged to seek rest and recreation through faith. The piece blends crisis awareness with spiritual guidance, citing Psalm 29 10 11 and Christian lyrics about finding stillness and strength in God during floods and storms.
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Ike
Christ
Father
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