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I am enjoying this book and agreeing with it (like "yes!", "write on"...laughing that Jesus wouldn't get hired because he was single...silly but prob would be true). There are some parts that uses particular language to describe leadersh...
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Learning from 1 Thessalonians
1 Thessalonians is a book written by the Apostle Paul. It is short, only five chapters long. It offers so much instructions to us believers. Three years ago I wrote reflections on each chapter. I encourage you to read it and let the Lord speak to you. Chapter 1 Chapter 2 – A Humble Man of […]
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Reflections on the book of Jonah
We can learn much from the disobedient, unwilling prophet Jonah. Five years ago I shared my reflections on the book. Her are all of them in one post. I suggest you take time to read this short book. Here.Jonah 1 Jonah 2 Jonah 3 Jonah 4 Material is copyright by eigaldamez. Permission is given to […]
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Learning From Pilgrim’s Progress: Help with Discouragement & Depression
Jan 3rd 2014 Discouragement or despair is common in the Christian faith. Many great men have suffered from episodic depression (see here) which caused them to despair and yet were not defeated by it. It is a giant for many of us, including myself. Pilgrim’s Progress deals with this. Hopeful and Christian travel to the […]
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Hispanics Cultural Distinctives
Here are all postings relating to Hispanic culture. These are characteristics that for the most part are true. There are exceptions and changes do happen over time. Yet, as a second generation Hispanic myself I know these are true in our family. These are not only helpful for non-Hispanics who wish to understand us better […]
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Learning From Pilgrim’s Progress: How Are We Saved
As Christians we believe in the afterlife. Death isn’t the end. We don’t believe in reincarnation or any other idea of wondering spirits. We do believe that a person can be saved from a life of sin and future damnation through Christ. How does this happen? Is it automatic? Are there specific things to do? […]
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God Sovereignly Protects – Acts 23:12-35
Here is the audio recording for Acts 23:12-35 taught during our Sunday School hour at Village Bible Church. This section shows that even though men appear to be in control, God is sovereign over all. He has a plan and will do His will. Isaiah 46:10; Proverbs 21:30 For Paul, now in chains, God is at work. He […]
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Evil and the Curse of the Cross
Today is Good Friday. It is called Good Friday even though it is the day that we observe the death of Christ on the cross. So why is it called Good Friday? I won’t dwell on the history of it, but I do want to tackle the theological thoughts behind evil as it relates to […]
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Defending the Gospel – Acts 21:36-22:23
Here is the audio recording for Acts 21:36-22:23 taught during our Sunday School hour at Village Bible Church. Defending the Gospel – Acts 21:36-22:23 Paul’s trials which cover a period of two years, Acts 22-26, deal with his defense on the accusations that he is advocating an overthrow of the Jewish religion. He will argue that […]
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Unjustly Persecuted For the Lord – Act 21:15-35
Here is the audio recording for Acts 21:15-35 taught during our Sunday School hour at Village Bible Church. Unjustly Persecuted For the Lord – Acts 21:15-35 There are three things we can learn from this passage: 1. Believers Should Expect False Accusations and Unjust Persecution Matthew 5:10-12; John 15:20-21 The Lord promised we would have accusations […]
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