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Not fearing failure

It lurks in our heads.  The fear of failure.  Sometimes it is not even as clear as a fear.  A pessimism about possibilites that tamps down enthusiasm like water on a fire.  Faith is the cure.  Not skin faith, only heart faith will do.  Faith that prays “for Thine is the KINGDOM, and the POWER, [...]

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The outward impulse

On Wednesday nights at FBC, we have been studying the book of Acts.  Remarkable picture of the early church.  Pure Christianity!  I have been impressed by the outward impulse of the Spirit’s filling.  Frequently, the first indication that a person was filled with God’s spirit was a boldness and energy to speak to others, to impact [...]

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Choosing the Best

I hope you are reading John 12. ( The “Re Verse” design for Bible Study is one of the things about FBC that I really appreciate.)  In this week’s chapter, we see the hard work that prayer often is.  In verse 27, Jesus says, “Father, save me from this hour”.  (NIV makes it a question.  I think [...]

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Children of light

I hope you are reading John 12.  It will be the text for worship and Sunday School this coming Sunday at FBC.  Jesus speaks, first, about “walking in the light” (vs 35). Then He speaks about becoming “children of light”(vs 36).  The first is a case by case obedience.  As He gives us grace to see His [...]

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