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The Faithful Remnant

The Old Testament prophet Isaiah was constantly mentioning the promise of a faithful remnant. Consider the following phrases: * a very small remnant * the remnant of Israel * the remnant shall return * even the remnant of Jacob * a remnant of them shall return * recover the remnant of his people * there shall be

Man's Inventions vs God's Glory

Air-conditioning, indoor plumbing, gas-powered vehicles and padded pews are all inventions of men. They make life easier and offer convenience. There's nothing sinful about that. YouTube, Facebook, Sunday School, and midweek service are also inventions of men. They offer additional opportunities for someone to learn more about God and the

Expectations

The expectations people have of their pastor, really should match their own personal commitment as a member. If people would get serious about staying 100% committed to serving Christ, that would likely solve their pastoral expectation problem. Make a habit of starting your day, by asking yourself this question: What

Time to listen

Purposeful listening has become a lost art. It's the type of listening that cares enough to take the time and give someone our full attention. When a person wants to talk with us, it's time to put down our cell phones and listen. It's impossible to listen effectively and with

The Old Book

As new technology continues to emerge, it will continually make what came before it obsolete. For example: You'll never see anyone using a rotary phone connected to a wall anymore. If, for some strange reason, you did see someone using this old, outdated technology, they would not be able to

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