by Kevin Burton The late comedian Flip Wilson had an ongoing gag featuring a hip, fast-talking preacher who strayed for comedic effect, far from a right interpretation of the Bible. His Flip Wilson Show aired Thursday nights on NBC from 1970 to 1974. The recurring preacher segment came from what he called “The …
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Fruit Of The Spirit: Faithfulness
by Kevin Burton One who is faithful is “steadfast in affection or allegiance” and “firm in adherence to promises or in observance of duty.” Those are the first two definitions given by Merriam-Webster. Mine is “consistently reliable.” God is all these things and more. A Christian yielded to the Holy Spirit will …
Fruit Of The Spirit: Goodness And Godliness
by Kevin Burton The English word “good” is not derived from the word “god” etymologists tell us. But for the sake of defining reality, keep those two words linked. That which comes from God, or submits and conforms to the word of God is good. All else is not. That’s the message of …
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The Good Shepherd, Present In The Valleys
by Kevin Burton Christian friend, have you had a visit from the evening wolf? As light slips into to darkness on a particularly frustrating day, there is an enemy, sensing the time is right to pounce on you in your state of agitation. This is the evening wolf. I got this concept …
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God Works Beyond Our Limitations
by Kevin Burton The book of Mark records perhaps the most eloquent prayer in all the Bible. At least it’s the one I can relate to best. It’s a prayer that speaks to faith, the limits of human faith and the power and sufficiency of the Lord Jesus. Parents, what would you …
More To Biblical Kindness Than Being Nice
by Kevin Burton When a person works out, exercising and lifting weights, you will see the evidence of that work in the form of muscle development. The characteristics of a life yielded to Christ are also evident. The Apostle Paul calls it the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5:22.23. We’ve been talking …
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Walking Down Memory Lane With God
by Kevin Burton Remember taping favorite songs and programs from the radio? In the old days we didn’t have websites where you could look up practically anything. I taped a lot of songs back then. Later I began taping programs from favorite radio ministries. I still have a handful of those tapes. …
No Separation From God, Thanks To Jesus
by Kevin Burton One of the wonders my new schoolmates told me about after I got to the Ohio State School for the Blind was a great separator. It delineated this side from that side, my side from your side. They called it The Magic Door. See, I even capitalized it. It …
Patience Lets God Be God And Work In Us
by Kevin Burton We sometimes have guest bloggers on Page 7. Maybe this should have been one of those times. Why? We’re talking patience, not necessarily my strong suit. You could ask my wife about that. The apostle Paul listed some elements in Galatians 5:22-23. They are evidence of a life being …
Reality From Twila Paris, “All About You”
by Kevin Burton The starting pitcher in a major league baseball game sometimes gets to pick one or more songs to be played over the stadium’s PA system. Did you know that? I knew that but it wasn’t at the front of my mind one day, and it led an odd but cool …
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