Category Archives: Bible Studies

God’s Solution for Anxiety


Special Note: This article is included in Jim’s book “Christian Devotions & Quick Studies” along with 33 other articles and is available for purchase in Hardback, Paperback and eBook formats at this link:  Jim’s Books Background: I have a serious … Continue reading

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Thank You Lord for Saving My Soul – Update


The final version of this article can best be viewed at the following link: Thank You Lord for Saving My Soul – Final Version Since the original posting of my article, Thank You Lord for Saving My Soul, on January … Continue reading

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On Child Sacrifice


Special Note: This article is included in Jim’s book “An Attitude of Thankfulness” along with 19 other articles and is available for purchase in Paperback and for FREE download in eBook format at this link:  Jim’s Books Background: I can’t … Continue reading

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A Recollection – Pine Lake Baptist Church Fire – June, 1996


Background: Things aren’t always as they seem on the “first blush.” So there’s no misunderstanding , here’s how I am choosing to define “first blush” – at the first glimpse or impression; as in, “at first blush the idea possesses … Continue reading

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So Where Is My Choice? A Father’s Day Message on the Sanctity of Life


Special Note: This article is included in Jim’s book “An Attitude of Thankfulness” along with 19 other articles and is available for purchase in Paperback and eBook formats at this link:  Jim’s Books Prologue:  Today is Father’s Day, June 17, … Continue reading

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The Lost Generation


Background: I read my daily Open Windows devotional for April 16, 2012 and was struck by the brevity and power of the message.  This particular devotional was contributed by Marvin Minton, Senior Pastor, Crawford Road Baptist Church, Phenix City, Alabama.   The entire devotion is included here … Continue reading

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His Grace is Sufficient for Me


Background: One of my favorite people in all of the world is Fred Weyer, a former Minister of Music at Pine Lake Baptist Church. Fred is a dear friend.  He has served most of his life as a bi-vocational minister … Continue reading

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The Word Became Flesh – A Christmas Devotional


Background: Christmas is all about celebrating the birth of “Christ” Jesus … not Santa Claus, not giving and getting, not friends, not even family.  Not to say that the traditions that surround Christmas are unimportant.  But when our traditions interfere … Continue reading

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The Servant Who Suffered For Us – An Easter Devotional


Revised & Reposted: April 4, 2014 Background: If you had been a Jew in Jesus’ day, you  probably would have been disappointed to learn that He was the promised and  long-expected Messiah.  The idea of a suffering messiah never gained … Continue reading

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Facing Tough Times


Opening Thought: Have you ever faced really tough times? A number of my friends and family and even I have done so lately. As I pondered this recently I recalled a previous time when I had taught a lesson on the topic … Continue reading

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