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How do “A Reading People become a Great People”?

How do “A Reading People become a Great People”? Ruth J. Smith In the sermon at church yesterday, the Pastor used Philippians 4:7-8 as the text for his message. His message reminded me and inspired me of the importance of reading, first the Word of God and then other good writings. As I considered this […]

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Remembering the Price He Paid

Remembering the Price He Paid Last night I had the privilege of enjoying the Passion Play presented by Northside Baptist Church in Elkhart, Indiana. My heart was stirred with the beautiful music and retelling of the great sacrifice Christ made for each of us in His death on the cross, but then the glorious resurrection […]

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Standing on Principles

Standing on Principles As I watched brief news coverage on the Supreme Court hearing involving the religious liberty of such groups as the Little Sisters of the Poor, it reminded me of the challenge faced by the colonists in 1773 concerning the tax on tea. When the colonists refused to pay the tax, since they […]

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Working for Liberty

    In the midst of the struggle, pain and clamor which confront our society these days, it is difficult to discover voices which support the most fundamental principles of liberty. License threatens to destroy liberty. So, where should we turn, and what should we do? As Christians, we know that God is our refuge, […]

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The Spirit of Thanksgiving

 The Spirit of Thanksgiving by Jeanette Whittaker The true spirit of thanksgiving can be hard to capture in the whirlwind of modern society. You can’t facebook, text, tweet, or click to discover it. You’ll find the spirit of thanksgiving as you contemplate and consider the nature and mighty works of our Creator and Savior. The […]

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