Author Archives: Doug

Psalm 15

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Doug

The Psalm asks the question “Lord, who may abide in Your tabernacle? Who may dwell in Your holy hill?” This is not just the person who comes to church services whenever the doors are opened and is accepted there, but … Continue reading →

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What is our hope?

Posted on March 1, 2016 by Doug

It has been said that a person’s hopes and dreams are what define him and make him what he is in this life. I submit to you that to tie ones hopes to dreams only is a precarious and slippery … Continue reading →

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Servant of All

Posted on February 25, 2016 by Doug

Jesus said to the Apostles in Matthew 20:24-28: “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those who are great exercise authority over them. Yet it shall not be so among you; but whoever desires … Continue reading →

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Wages of sin…

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Doug

There were four deaths that touched the lives of members of the small congregation where I worship last week alone. This affects not only those who knew the deceased, but also the congregation as a whole. When we are faced … Continue reading →

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Be Sober

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Doug

1 Peter 5:8 commands us: “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.” What does it mean to be sober? The Greek word translated sober here and in … Continue reading →

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