Annie S. Hawks (1836-1918) and Robert Lowry (1826-1899) together published the hymn ” I Need Thee Every Hour” in 1872. This song is a testament to constant devotion to the Lord and praising Him for all spiritual blessings. Paul spoke of these blessings in Ephesians 1:3 when stating, “Blessed be the God and Father of […]
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1:16-19 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by
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From middle school all the way up to my collegiate track career, I remember the feelings of anticipation and apprehension that preceded the coming Track and Field season. I also remember that the feeling did not dissipate at the arrival of the Track season, but rather was amplified prior to every meet. But nothing compares
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“Memory is the scribe of the soul” ~ Aristotle Memory. What comes to mind when you hear the word? Possibly, an unforgettable vacation? For some, it is the moment they and their spouse said, “I do.” For others, this word could carry a sadder weight as you remember the death of a loved one. For
3:8-9 Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the faith. But they shall proceed no further: for their folly shall be manifest unto all men, as their’s also was. Jannes and Jambres are traditionally acknowledged as Pharaoh’s magicians who attempted to discredit
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Have you ever had to speak publicly and did not say exactly what you wanted to say? Scratch that. Have you ever spoken to your crush, friend, or loved ones and when the words come out… Well, they cause less than favorable reactions. I know how it goes. We as humans are prone to mess
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3:1 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. Verse 3:1 has had trouble being understood by various commentaries; nonetheless, it is generally agreed upon as the time preceding the second coming of Jesus. More specifically, our current dispensation which would cease at the Rapture of the Church. This message presents
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2:1 Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. The therefore requires the modern-day reader to rewind and examine why Timothy is to “be strong in the grace” of Jesus Christ. Timothy when receiving the letter, likely would read all the way through the letter as letters are typically
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1:8-10 Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God; Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose
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There are particular moments from early childhood that many remember vividly. It may be good things and it may be bad things. Some moments are big and other ones are small. But these moments for some reason, just stick out to us. One moment that often comes to mind randomly but always providentially is when
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