Then Jacob was left alone, and a man wrestled with him until daybreak. Then he said, “Let me go, for the dawn is breaking.” But he said, “I (Jacob) will not let you go unless you bless me.” (Genesis 32:24,26 NASB) Jacob tried to do things his way his whole life. Often, people never find […]
Author Archives: kenbarnes
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Jan
Jan
For God had far better things in mind for us that would benefit them, for they can’t receive the prize at the end of the race until we finish the race. (Hebrews 11:40 NLT) Christianity is always about a team effort, and the return of Christ determines our finish line. In a relay race, the […]
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Jan
Jan
Immediately the fire of the Lord flashed down from heaven and burned up the young bull, the wood, the stones, and the dust. It even licked up all the water in the trench! And when all the people saw it, they fell face down on the ground and cried out, “The Lord—he is God! Yes, […]
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Jan
Jan
Then Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people, for he was standing above all the people; and when he opened it, all the people stood up. (Nehemiah 8:5 NASB) The people of Israel showed honor and respect for God’s Word, and so should we. I lead Holy Communion at my church. […]
The Lord’s Prayer (Inspirational Video) I pray, O God, pour out on me your Holy Spirit–the spirit of prayer–that I may ever love and desire to pray; being daily free to approach you, with all confidence in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, William Loehe (Matthew 6:9-13 NKJV) Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be […]
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Jan
By Pastor Cletus Hall Adoration—As the Praises Go Up I recently attended a birthday party of a friend who turned 50 years of age. Family members and friends lavished words of thanksgiving and praise on the party’s honoree. I thought how we love to praise each other, and we should. It is a good […]
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Jan
Jan
If you keep quiet at a time like this, deliverance and relief for the Jews will arise from some other place, but you and your relatives will die. Who knows if perhaps you were made queen for just such a time as this?” (Esther 4:4 NLT) As Christians, we live in precarious times. Are we […]
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Dec
True Women’s Liberation Women in our culture are being sold a bill of goods. There are voices in our society that say to them, “you can be just as good as a man.” This is a step-down because you already are equal with men, and maybe then some. Some would say that Christianity denigrates and […]
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Dec
Dec
For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:6 NLT) Let’s use our spiritual imagination to think about the backstory of the coming of the Christ-child—the […]
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Dec
Dec
So you must live in reverent fear of him during your time here as “temporary residents.” (1 Peter 1:17b NLT) The Word of God tells us that we are to live here on Earth as temporary residents, yet many Christians live like permanent occupants. If you arrive in a city for a temporary assignment, you […]