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by Kevin Burton Today we present what for me is a new thought concerning the Old Testament book of Ruth. This comes from Alistair Begg, speaker on the national Truth For Life radio ministry and deals with patience and consistency in learning God’s ways from God’s word. Ruth is a Moabite woman …
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by Kevin Burton Last Sunday was Easter, a glorious day for Christians, a celebration of Jesus’ rising from the dead and sealing of salvation for those who trust in Him. It should be by far the biggest day on the Christian calendar. It isn’t and never will be because the big American marketing …
by Kevin Burton My wife Jeannette is a worrier. As I say it, she is “first string, all-conference.” I’ve spent some time chuckling over that. I have spent less time considering how many votes I might get if the all-worrier team was really a thing. Could I merit an honorable mention? I’ve …
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by Kevin Burton Had some fun Friday with National Quitters Day. It sounds like a fun way to get the baser aspects of the world out of your face for at least a day. Today let’s take a more serious look at it from a Christian perspective. I actually found out about …
by Kevin Burton Tis the season of gift giving and that makes you a gift giver. By now you’re way deep into it, I’m sure. Are you done with the shopping? Do you have some anxiety about the gifts you don’t have purchased yet? And what about the shipping? You still have some …
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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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by Kevin Burton We’re talking about the Christian response to false religion today with the help of Alistair Begg, speaker on the Truth For Life radio ministry. He calls on us to do our part. But before we get into his message, I want to emphasize one phrase from it. His phrase …
by Kevin Burton Peter walked on water, Thomas doubted. Quick, what did Andrew do? If you can’t answer that question, you’re not alone. Andrew’s role as a disciple is much less celebrated but very important. Take note especially if you are a reluctant public speaker, easily intimidated from sharing the gospel. …
by Kevin Burton The first time I ever heard the phrase “make it happen” was in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ fight song in the 70s. The 70s-era Cavs are my all-time favorite pro basketball team. A few years later the staff at the Frontiersman, the newspaper in Wasilla, Alaska where I worked, got …
by Kevin Burton In the old days at the school for the blind in Ohio, semester break meant Christmas, time off, and gifts. Regular Page 7 readers know I am legally blind and have had longtime hobbies and vocations in the blindness field. So I know a thing or two about blindness. …
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