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Let Your Joy Shine!

Posted on November 20, 2017 by parklinscomb

Christian is not a negative religion. The world—very unfortunately—sees God’s word, Christ’s church, and Christians generally as very negative—a religion of “No”. We know why, of course; God often says, “No,” to the evil and harmful things that people in … Continue reading →

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THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT, CONTINUING GAL 5:19FF

Posted on August 17, 2017 by parklinscomb

Before we begin talking about the individual qualities of the fruit of the Spirit, we should talk about concept of fruit of the Spirit. First, let’s notice that this fruit is from the Spirit of God; the result of His … Continue reading →

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Following Jesus to Unexpected Places: Zaccheus’ House

Posted on February 23, 2015 by parklinscomb

Jesus was on His final approach to Jerusalem and He was passing through the city of Jericho. His fame by this point had already spread far and wide, but in addition to this just outside of Jericho he had just … Continue reading →

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To live is Christ — Philippians 1-4

Posted on January 28, 2012 by parklinscomb

Philippi was a Roman colony, populated primarily by retired Roman soldiers. Romans colonies were little islands of all things Latin scattered throughout the empire. Here Latin was the spoken language, Roman law was the law of the city, the toga … Continue reading →

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