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A Walk With Jesus Through His Last Week — Sunday

Posted on April 5, 2020 by parklinscomb

As I mentioned yesterday, this week is sometimes known as “Holy Week” in the larger world of Christendom, so I thought perhaps it might be an interesting topic for this blog to follow Jesus along through the last few days … Continue reading →

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Family Communications, Think Before You Speak

Posted on April 21, 2018 by parklinscomb

Good communication is the foundation of human relationships. When we fall short in communicating with each other misunderstandings happen, emotions (usually the negative ones) are stirred, and ties get strained or broken. In yesterday’s blog posting I urged the principle … Continue reading →

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THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT, Part 4

Posted on September 8, 2017 by parklinscomb

The last few weeks we’ve been giving a little deeper thought to the fruit of the Spirit. While we probably know the basic meaning of these qualities, I hope you’ve been made to reflect and examine “inspect” the fruit of … Continue reading →

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THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT, Part 3

Posted on September 1, 2017 by parklinscomb

Last week we launched off into some of the particulars of the fruit of the Spirit, love, joy, and peace; but of course, there’s more to this delightful fruit produced in disciples of Christ through God’s Holy Spirit. This time … Continue reading →

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THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT, Part 2

Posted on August 24, 2017 by parklinscomb

Over the last several weeks, on this bulletin page, we’ve been studying Galatians 5:19-23, the famous list of works of the flesh and the fruit of the Spirit. We’ve looked at the Biblical definition of the works of the flesh … 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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Are You An Alien?

Posted on March 11, 2017 by parklinscomb

Did you know that the Bible teaches about aliens? No, we’re talking about men from Mars, nor about immigrating from another country, nor about Lady Gaga. Instead I’m talking about what Peter said, “Beloved, I urge you as aliens and … Continue reading →

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Certain About His Calling and Choosing You—Brotherly Kindness

Posted on April 29, 2016 by parklinscomb

2 Peter 1:7 “and in your godliness, brotherly kindness, and in your brotherly kindness, love.” There are a number of commands in the Bible about loving others. We must love our enemies, our neighbors, our husband or wife, our children … Continue reading →

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Certain About His Calling and Choosing You—Moral Excellence

Posted on April 1, 2016 by parklinscomb

For the last couple of posts we’ve been talking about our calling to salvation from the Lord. Certainly, God’s calling to eternal life is generous and inclusive of everyone, but as Jesus put it, (Matthew 22:14) “…many are called, but few … Continue reading →

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The Meaning of the Name We Bear

Posted on January 7, 2016 by parklinscomb

What does it mean to be a Christian? It may sound like an odd question in a religious blog, but I believe it is a question worth asking. Why? Because it gets misused a whole lot in our everyday language, … Continue reading →

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