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We’re all heroes

April 28, 2015 by D. J. Manuel

The world is in danger and needs a hero. There is a person or group who wants to rule the world. So someone is on a quest to find the chosen one or an unlikely hero emerges on the scene. The hero is trained, empowered, or equipped to perform a task against all odds to stop … Read more

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The World’s Mission

April 23, 2015 by D. J. Manuel

As Christians, we have a mission to share the good news of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, reconciling the world to God. (Matthew 28:19-20, 2 Corinthians 5:17-21). But did you know the world has a mission too? When I speak of the world’s mission, I’m speaking of the system of beliefs, ways of living, motivations and … Read more

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Who Will Protect My Handsome, Brilliant Son?

April 8, 2015 by D. J. Manuel

Thank you Dru for your point of view on this pressing issue. Please read and share.

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Different Together

March 19, 2015 by D. J. Manuel

I’ve been married now for 18 years and my wife and I have some things in common, but not everything. We don’t like the same types of movies and TV shows, or have the same hobbies. We spend our personal time doing different things. But the one thing we have in common is our love … Read more

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Dropped Calls

March 3, 2015 by D. J. Manuel

I live in Newnan, Georgia and pastor Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Tuskegee, Alabama. To get to church I take I-85 South. During this 1 1/2 hour drive I listen to audiobooks or make phone calls to pass the time. But there is one spot on the road where my calls get dropped. Right … Read more

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About Lent

February 18, 2015 by D. J. Manuel

Lent is a 46 day period with 40 days of fasting leading up to Easter. It’s 46 days because we do not fast on Sundays. During this time of reflection, we read the scriptures, pray, and seek a closer connection with God through fasting. We fast in order to examine our hearts and our relationship … Read more

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A Vision of Love

February 10, 2015 by D. J. Manuel

Then he dreamed, and behold, a ladder was set up on the earth, and its top reached to heaven; and there the angels of God were ascending and descending on it. And behold, the LORD stood above it and said: “I am the LORD God of Abraham your father and the God of Isaac; the … Read more

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Carrying His Name

February 5, 2015 by D. J. Manuel

“Behold, I have refined you, but not as silver; I have tested you in the furnace of affliction. For My own sake, for My own sake, I will do it; For how should My name be profaned? And I will not give My glory to another.” (‭Isaiah‬ ‭48‬:‭10-11‬ NKJV) Here are some truths I believe … Read more

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Correcting with Grace

November 24, 2024January 23, 2015 by D. J. Manuel

When those around Him saw what was going to happen, they said to Him, “Lord, shall we strike with the sword?” And one of them struck the servant of the high priest and cut off his right ear. But Jesus answered and said, “Permit even this.” And He touched his ear and healed him. (‭Luke‬ … Read more

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Numbering Our Days

November 24, 2024January 13, 2015 by D. J. Manuel

“So teach us to number our days, That we may gain a heart of wisdom.” Psalm 90:12 What’s the best way for you to spend your time in 2015? When Moses wrote Psalm 90 his appeal to God was “teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” As we experience … Read more

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