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The Believer’s Sufficiency in Christ


Background: One of my pastor friends, Dr. Terry Fields, once preached a sermon the gist of which was “we don’t know how good we have it.”  Paul wrote from prison to the church at Phillipi which he had visited on … Continue reading

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Blessings in Disguise* – a Thanksgiving Devotional


20 Additional Thanksgiving Devotionals may be found at this link. 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 … Continue reading

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“Do!” – A Call to Right Christian Action


Background: What a simple two letter word … “do” … yet it seems that to “do” what is right is one of the most difficult things for man to achieve.  “Do” can take on so many meanings so let’s narrow … Continue reading

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Seven Keys to Successful Christian Living


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: Paul wrote the first of … Continue reading

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Lifestyle Choices and Biblical Truth


Background: Our modern 21st century society is in a dangerous downward moral spiral.  The definition of what is right and what is wrong has become a situational and individual decision.  Sadly, this is true of not only our general society, … Continue reading

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Revisiting … “On Christians Spreading Rumors and Gossip in the Church”


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: Since I wrote and … Continue reading

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Do Not Fear


Background: The October 16, 2011 devotional in Open Windows, (the 75th year of publication by Lifeway, an SBC entity) dealt with the topic of fear. It was timely for me and prompted me to share my thoughts on the verses through my blog.  … Continue reading

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What Is A Friend?


Background: Webster defines “friend” as: one attached to another by affection or esteem; an acquaintance; one that is not hostile; one that is of the same nation, party, or group. With the advent of modern social networking programs such as … Continue reading

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On Not Being Fed


Background: Have you ever overheard someone say something like this – “You know, I’m attending church regularly and listening intently to our Pastor’s sermons, but I’m just not being fed.” Most frequently this comment is made privately … party to … Continue reading

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Believers as Givers versus Takers


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: The primary purpose of … Continue reading

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