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On Biblical Giving to the Local Church

Posted on July 28, 2011 by jimdavenport

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: Several years ago I … Continue reading →

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On Christians Spreading Rumors and Gossip in the Church

Posted on June 9, 2011 by jimdavenport

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: So why write on … Continue reading →

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The Servant Who Suffered For Us – An Easter Devotional

Posted on May 22, 2011 by jimdavenport

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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On Pakistan’s Blasphemy Law

Posted on May 12, 2011 by jimdavenport

I have been sitting on this post for over two months.  In fact, every time I would try to write another article I couldn’t because all that kept coming to mind was this subject.  When I first thought of writing on … Continue reading →

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Minister Is Gunned Down in Pakistan

Posted on May 12, 2011 by jimdavenport

Wall Street Journal ASIA NEWS MARCH 3, 2011 Minister Is Gunned Down in Pakistan Killing of Christian Is Second of a Blasphemy-Law Critic; Puts in Question Effectiveness of U.S. Support for Moderates By ZAHID HUSSAIN And TOM WRIGHT ISLAMABAD—Suspected Islamic militants … Continue reading →

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On Harboring a Grudge

Posted on March 26, 2011 by jimdavenport

Background: A number of years ago I allowed something that at the time was really hurtful to bother me terribly.  It was really against my nature to let anything get to me that deeply, but the fact is that it … Continue reading →

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The Bread of Life

Posted on March 5, 2011 by jimdavenport

If you thought on it for a while you could probably recall most of the specific names and titles in the Bible that describe some aspect of the nature of Jesus.  The scripture calls Him Emmanuel, Lord, Christ, Master, Messiah, … Continue reading →

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How to Become a Christian

Posted on March 5, 2011 by jimdavenport

Here are the steps that you need to follow to become a Christian: Realize that you are “lost” – totally estranged from God and separated from God by a sinful nature.  (Romans 3:23 – For all have sinned and come short … Continue reading →

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On Radical Islam and Jihad

Posted on February 25, 2011 by jimdavenport

Please forgive me for pounding on this subject, but a current event that took place in the U.S. caused me to think more … and probe more … on the subject.  I promise that I will return to my more … Continue reading →

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On Egypt and the Muslim Brotherhood

Posted on February 23, 2011 by jimdavenport

This is the second article I have written recently that touches on Islam.  The first one dealt with some basic comparisons of Christianity versus Islam.  I am not by any stretch of the imagination an expert on Islam and don’t pretend to … Continue reading →

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