A Weapon In The Enemy’s Hands

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“And there came a messenger to David, saying, The hearts of the men of Israel are after Absalom. And David said unto all his servants that were with him at Jerusalem, Arise, and let us flee; for we shall not else escape from Absalom: make speed to depart, lest he overtake us suddenly, and bring evil upon us, and smite …

Raising Godly Children

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“Then Manoah intreated the Lord, and said, O my Lord, let the man of God which thou didst send come again unto us, and teach us what we shall do unto the child that shall be born.” Judges 13:8 In this particular verse, we find the prayer of Samson’s dad, Manoah, after receiving the news that Samson was to be …

Dad’s Influence – Part One

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Every Dad needs to know how to say – “I am proud of you!” Children’s children are the crown of old men, and the glory of children are their fathers. Proverbs 17:6 I find it heartbreaking when I hear of a young person that makes a decision that will affect their lives in a negative light. I have known too …

Raising A Moses

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Raising a Moses:  “And the child grew, and she brought him unto Pharaoh’s daughter, and be became her son. And she called his name Moses: and she said, Because I drew him out of the water.” Exodus 2:10 When we think of incredible Bible Characters, we think of many remarkable people of faith. We think of Adam the first man, …

Handling Critics & Criticism

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Handling Criticism and Responding to Critics Colossians 3:12-17 “Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;  Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.  And above all these things put on charity, …