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Never Gonna Give You Up

Whenever the day came for Elkanah to sacrifice, he would give portions of the meat to his wife Peninnah and to all her sons and daughters. But to Hannah he gave a double portion because he loved her,...
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Co-workers, God’s Field, God’s Building

For we are co-workers in God’s service; you are God’s field, God’s building. 1 Corinthians 3:9 The church in Corinth was not perfect. As also happens in many contemporary churches, the abundance...
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The Widow’s Mite

As Jesus looked up, he saw the rich putting their gifts into the temple treasury. He also saw a poor widow put in two very small copper coins. “Truly I tell you,” he said, “this poor widow has...
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The Work of our Hands

For you yourselves know how you ought to follow our example. We were not idle when we were with you, nor did we eat anyone’s food without paying for it. On the contrary, we worked night and day,...
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Wisdom Personified

She selects wool and flaxand works with eager hands.She is like the merchant ships,bringing her food from afar.She gets up while it is still night;she provides food for her familyand portions for her...
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A Wheelbarrow of Unmet Expectations

A wife of noble character who can find?She is worth far more than rubies. She is clothed with strength and dignity;she can laugh at the days to come.She speaks with wisdom,and faithful instruction is...
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A Church That Leads By Example

And they exceeded our expectations: They gave themselves first of all to the Lord, and then by the will of God also to us.  At the present time your plenty will supply what they need, so that in turn...
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Bringing Hope in The Hardest of Times.

After hundreds of meetings on Zoom, Facebook Live, and phone throughout the pandemic, I finally met face-to-face with the church pastors Willow Creek and Enlace serve last December. One pastor after...
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Spill Over to the Streets

For we are co-workers in God’s service; you are God’s field, God’s building.  1 Corinthians 3:9 How do we partner with God?   According to The Merriam-Webster Dictionary, a...