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I have been reading the story of the woman caught in adultery which is one of the main themes of the Sunday School Lesson next week. I have been really pondering what Jesus was writing in the sand. Like most folks, I have settled on it being the sins the crowd has committed over their…

I have a prayer list that I keep every day. I have been adding to this list for a number of years. People have been added to this list by what seems to be random events. For example, I took my grandsons to church a number of years ago. A little girl was sitting in…

I was thinking this morning. We have a responsibility to the young people of this world to pray for them with everything in us. The evangelical community has been too involved in several things that has put barriers between us and young people. The evangelical community has been too involved in things that have put…

I have listened to preacher make a very big deal about the tri-partite man. I have listened to other preacher make a very big deal of flesh and spirit. Those appear to be at odds. How can that be? The scripture, which they are quoting, is inerrant. It hit me yesterday. This is just like…

I have been thinking a lot about how I will spend my time after I retire this month. I think the Lord is leading me to very methodically spend time blogging on spiritual things. I am only not sure if it is for the benefit of others or it is for me. Writing, in my…

I Love You Lord You are my strength You are my hope Without You Lord I have no strength I cannot cope

Wow, I am choking up. One of my favorite Gospel songs is, “Just a Little Talk with Jesus”. Dixie Davis shares the story Rev Cleavant Derricks told her and her dad about the inspiration for the song. Growing up during the depression it was a struggle to come up with $5 a month fee to…

Let me say first, that I believe in paying taxes, voting, volunteering for community needs, and serving in all forms of government jobs. This is not a call to disengage from civic responsibilities. (6) Then they gathered around him and asked him, “Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?”…

A little over 10 years ago our former General Superintendent, George O Wood, wrote a book, “Core Values: Serving Christ’s Cause with Effectiveness and Excellence.” The fellowship sent out a copy to all the licensed ministers. It was part of a denominational initiative. I received one and put it up, unread, in my bookcase for…

We need to be at peace in lifeAnd flee from all the strifeWisdom seeks peace and not the fightAnger is not real might Donnie Bryson August 2020