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John Newton is the writer of this hymn, a man who lived a good part of his life as a sailor, experienced many hardships, and was later converted after reading Thomas a Kempis’. This hymn is based on a prayer in which the believer asks the Father for Christian growth.  ... Read More →

My Tervis and I have become quite the identity.  We are not seen apart too often.   It’s difficult to find me without my UVA Tervis.   In fact most Americans these days will sport their favorite Tervis or Coffee mug, like they would their favorite coat or their recent cell... Read More →

Mat 27:12 But when he was accused by the chief priests and elders, he gave no answer. Mat 27:13 Then Pilate said to him, “Do you not hear how many things they testify against you?” Mat 27:14 But he gave him no answer, not even to a single charge, so that the governor... Read More →

For 7 days Peter Fendrich and Shannon Rucker were blessed with the opportunity to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ and his word with the students, professors and staff at Trivandrum Bible College.   It marked our first fore into the country of India; here are some spiritual,... Read More →

My gleeful imagination goes hay-wire when I begin to think of the endless possibilities of winning a $1.4 billion payday as was finally dealt to three Powerball jackpot winners this past week.   Just by playing a $2.00 lottery ticket one can strike it rich!   But we should get a... Read More →

Exercising self-control for the Christian is a battle each time we have to put it to use.   When we need self-control the most, is when it often seems like the hardest thing to do.  It’s because something out there is luring something inside of us.  Peopl... Read More →

The coinage “once saved always saved” is helpful for many Christians to keep from slipping into doubt.   I’m afraid more often than not, it may be used as a psychological ploy of assurance.  But ‘once saved always saved‘ still forces us to analyze if... Read More →

Psalm 19:7 The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple; Psalm 19:8 the precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes; Psalm 19:9 the fear of the LORD... Read More →

“Washington (CNN) In a landmark opinion, a divided Supreme Court on Friday ruled that same-sex couples can marry nationwide, establishing a new civil right and handing gay rights advocates a historic victory.”  (Sat, June 27, 2015)”   Time for Alarm, Time for Compassion... Read More →

Luke 13:1 There were some present at that very time who told him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. Luke 13:2 And he answered them, “Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans, because they... Read More →