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Labor? of Love?

Dec 01, 2010 No Comments by

Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; Ecclesiastes 9:10a Let all your things be done with charity. I Corinthians 16:14   Certain jobs have been given a special title, “Labor of Love.”  We are told that these tasks are solely accomplished from a heart of love due to their nature.  One [...]

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Go Back to Your Roots, Part 2

Dec 01, 2010 1 Comment by

I have learned a little bit about planting grass.  I have seen some want-to-be landscapers sprinkle a special fertilizer on anemic grass, and instant lush green success.  Trouble is that it only promotes top growth and the weeds quickly outgrow the grass.  You end up with more trouble than you started with.  I don’t plant [...]

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The Importance of a Biblical Education by Johnny Esposito

May 01, 2009 No Comments by

Judges 2:10-13 I am presently writing a book entitled And There Arose another Generation, which is based on Judges 2:10. My reason behind this is simple. It is my conviction that there are numerous parallels between this time period in Israel’s history and so-called American “Christianity” today. In the first two chapters of the book [...]

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Christian? Really?

Apr 01, 2009 No Comments

Is your Christian school really “Christian”? I am not referring to the insertion of “Christian” in the name of the school; I am alluding to the spirit of your school and the product that is being produced. North Valley Baptist Church voted 32 years ago to start a Christian school with the sole purpose of [...]

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Before You Teach by David Murphy

Apr 01, 2009 No Comments

For years I have reminded myself of some simple thoughts before teaching a class, preaching an elementary or teen chapel, teaching an adult Sunday School class, or even preaching to the church folks. 1. Teach as though it may be your last time. It may be!  You will never have another day like this.  Whether [...]

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