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History Lesson

SIMPLE OBSERVATION: Years ago, I used an illustration in a message I preached about a hymn that was written in the 1800’s. It was used by other preachers I had listened to and was in a couple of illustration books I owned. It was powerful and fascinating. But I found out later it was completely made…

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A Surprising Question from an Inmate (that turned into a powerful lesson)

I was preaching to the women’s group at the Catoosa County Jail back in November when something very rare took place. My message was on the Unparalleled Resurrection of Jesus Christ out of Mark Chapter 16. But in order to prove the resurrection of Jesus Christ, I first had to show the certainty of Jesus…

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Reflections on 2018

Looking back over 2018, I have found this past year to be one of the most challenging years of ministry. I have shot myself in the foot more times than I would like to admit. I have seen more of the worst of who I am on the inside than I ever thought was there….

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