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I Love Thy Kingdom Lord

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by KeithK on October 30, 2009

(This article was written by Keith Kasarjian, formerly the minister here at the Eastern Shore church of Christ. We appreciate his willingness to prepare these thoughts for us. He maintains two blogs, one the Kentucky Kasarjians and the other A Running Commentary. Please visit them.) I could not agree more with these words, written long [...]

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Christian Strength

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by Bryant Evans on May 24, 2009

“I can do all things through Him who strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13) There is probably no greater encouragement for daily living than this passage from Paul. Written from prison this passage has added meaning when you remember that Paul was facing some of the most difficult moments in his life – moments that would end [...]

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Easter?

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by Bryant Evans on April 12, 2009

This morning many churches in our area and throughout the world staged an Easter Sunrise Service to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus from the tomb. This day marks the end of a period known to many as “holy week.” Like Christmas almost four months earlier, many will focus upon Jesus today unlike they ever do [...]

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Evil Empire

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by Bryant Evans on March 8, 2009

It was on this day in 1983 that President Ronald Reagan proclaimed that the Soviet Union was an “evil empire.” The statement sent shock waves throughout the diplomatic world and many declared that the popular President had set U.S. – Soviet relationships back thirty years. Reagan’s comment was nonetheless true. The Soviets did not believe [...]

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Greatest Valentine of All

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by Bryant Evans on February 15, 2009

Valentine’s Day in the United States is a busy day for people in love. Greeting card manufacturers peg it as the second largest card giving day behind Christmas. It’s a busy time for the candy business and the restaurant industry too. For what it’s worth, experts note that men spend about twice as much on [...]

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Discipleship Revisited

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by Bryant Evans on July 28, 2008

It’s useful to regularly look at what we are doing as the body of Christ and ask two important questions. Are we absolutely faithful to our Lord in both our teaching and in our deeds? Are we employing the best methods possible to expand the body and reach the lost? Let’s first ask if we [...]

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A Stable Faith

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by Bryant Evans on July 11, 2008

The need for a firm foundation in any endeavor is unquestioned. Our homes, our office buildings and even our street and highways are formed upon a solid base or foundation. We recognize that a successful future requires a good educational foundation for a career or trade. It is also true that stability from a firm [...]

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Incarnation

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by Bryant Evans on July 5, 2008

“And the word became flesh…” (John 1:14) There may be no more powerful statement that the phrase above. “The word became flesh” encompasses everything we know about God’s love and about his plan for mankind. Let’s look carefully and dig a little deeper here. “The word…” John writes here of something called the “word.” We [...]

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Freedom

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by Bryant Evans on July 4, 2008

Romans 5:6, 15-17 Matthew 18:21-35 Independence Day is upon us and we celebrate the founding of our great nation. Marked by outdoor parties with mounds of ribs, beans and potato salad we will stuff ourselves immensely and then settle down to watch a sky-show of fireworks. Many will hardly consider the cost of our Declaration [...]

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Dead and Gone

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by Bryant Evans on July 3, 2008

“For you have died and your life is hidden with Christ in God.” (Colossians 3:3) While preparing for lessons to be delivered at Indian Creek Youth Camp I came across this short but very powerful verse. It seems to strike at the very heart of Christian living. In fact, if we can ever fully appreciate [...]

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