Allen Jones

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Left Behind, Missing Our Family & Friends

I am thankful each day to rise and participate in life. However, I am seeing more and more of my family, friends, and those who have meant so much to me pass away. We know grief and death are part of life (Hebrews 9:27), but I think we all yearn to spend more time with …

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Politics, Celebrities, Sports, & Stuff

It’s been a great weekend. I was blessed to spend time with older generations of my family Saturday & fish with some of my extended family later in the day. I was given the opportunity to teach Bible class and worship our Heavenly Father Sunday with my immediate family. During the week, I long for …

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Are you “all in” or kinda “all in?”

I Cor. 9:19 says For though I am free from all men, I have made myself a servant to all, that I might win the more; While preaching in urban centers, Paul encountered diverse orators who were skilled at speaking but were deceptive & false. Their skills brought them fame & fortune as the moved …

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Others Realize You Are Lost Before You Do

As a little boy, I enjoyed playing with my neighborhood buddies while looking for new kids to hang out with during the summers. Most of us were alike. We stayed outside all the time and created our own games. Only one of our friends had air condition at his house. One day, he invited us …

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How We Are To Love Others…

We can see division & dislike for others in our society. The challenge to love others may exist in our community, workplace, or family for one reason or another. Scripture accurately & carefully guides us when it comes to how we are to love others. How can we love? Galatians 5:13 says For you, brethren, …

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Missing Our Loved Ones

Email Bulletin 7-8-19.pub Not an hour fades from the clock that doesn’t find us thinking about, missing, or longing to be with our friends, neighbors, family members, or spouse that has already passed away. We know the void we have is a result of the deep love we shared. We are confident in the expectation …

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Can You Keep A Secret?

In some instances, a secret must be kept! Spouses have conversations that only take place inside their relationship. Lawyers maintain client confidentiality. Bankers cannot share customer loan agreements. Medical professionals cannot divulge patient information. Preachers cannot share details of meetings when he is assisting someone in the congregation with a problem or spiritual challenge. A …

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The Untamable Tongue

James 3:12 says My brethren, let not many of you become teachers, knowing that we shall receive a stricter judgment. For we all stumble in many things. If anyone does not stumble in word, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle the whole body. Indeed, we put bits in horses’ mouths that they …

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We Can Win The Battle

As I type, Monday is knocking at the door! Challenges lay ahead, temptation is on both sides of the road, & Satan is waiting for me to step off the path I walk with Jesus. You & I will battle sin every hour & every day this week. The Good News is Jesus Christ. The …

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Are you Committed To Studying & Growing In The Knowledge of Our Lord?

God loved us SO much that He gave His only begotten Son (John 3:16). Jesus Christ died that we might be saved from our sins (Matt. 1:21). The gospel is the power of God unto salvation (Rom. 1:16). Man must obey the will of the Father to inherit the kingdom of heaven (Matt. 7:21). Thus, …

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