by Kevin Burton From the Old Testament book of Ruth comes a message of faithful, steady industry, to the gain of those who walk with God. Our lesson today is about gleaning. Ruth is a love story, but without sappy sentiment. It is a picture of what God has done for humanity, …
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Understanding What Forgiveness Is Not
by Dane Massey (Dane Massey is the former Pastor of Mulvane Christian Church. He is now in ministry in Houston, Texas.) Last week we talked about forgiveness. Today let’s look at what forgiveness is not. Forgiveness is not letting the other person off the hook. It is taking them off our hook …
Imitate Jesus By Practicing Forgiveness
by Dane Massey (Dane Massey is the former Pastor of Mulvane Christian Church. He is now in ministry in Houston, Texas.) The thought that seems to permeate through II Cor. 3:18 is that we are “transformed” not by keeping outward rules but by “contemplating” (musing, looking upon intently, meditating) the Lord’s glory …
Meaning Of “Fearfully And Wonderfully Made”
by Kevin Burton Not sure when I first heard the Biblical phrase “fearfully and wonderfully made,” though it has stuck with me ever since. Now as I belatedly consider the phrase closely, it seems a little odd at first. That which is fearful is not wonderful, is it? Well let’s back …
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What Does “The Lord Is My Portion” Mean?
by Kevin Burton To watch a child with his or her parents in a grocery store is to witness yet another chapter from a long, long story. What does the child want? Everything. The parent has in mind limits. A limit to how much sugar a child (or adult) should eat, a …
Immediate Obedience Is The Best Course
by Kevin Burton My wife Jeannette has a saying, a phrase she uses: “Here in a minute.” This is recliner speak. She utters the phrase “here in a minute” from her favorite comfortable blue recliner. (We have matching blue recliners. I use mine mostly on NFL Sundays. She uses here year-round.) “Here …
Hope For The Castaway Through Jesus Christ
by Kevin Burton To get a picture of what Christ has done for us, it helps to define the word “wilderness.” Merriam-Webster says wilderness is “a tract or region uncultivated and uninhabited by human beings.” That kind of wilderness may be wild, but it still has its potential. It just hasn’t been tended …
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Sinner Or Saint? Darkness or Light?
by Kevin Burton If you want to know who you are in Christ, look no further than the opening lines of Genesis. If some doubt you, or you doubt yourself because of lingering sin within you, hear a thought from Alistair Begg, speaker on the Truth For Life ministry. We’re looking at …
Rejoice In Your Blessed Hope Dear Christian
by Dane Massey (Dane Massey is the former Pastor of Mulvane Christian Church. He is now in ministry in Houston, Texas.) I’ve been thinking on the Hope that is ours in Christ. The return of Christ, the bodily resurrection and ultimately a transformed creation are key elements to this “blessed hope.” These are …
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Consider What Riches You Have Dear Christian
by Kevin Burton The bad news is you can’t take it with you. The good news is, you’re not gonna need it, not gonna miss it at all. So don’t sweat your present conditions on earth dear Christian, no matter what they are. Your day will come, in fact is already declared, your …
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