Allen Jones

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Foul Language Is Foul

I recently watched a nationally televised athletic event where literally millions of people viewed the same game. During the game, the main camera showed one of the coaches being very upset & using verbally abusive foul language regarding calls made by the officials! What I observed disturbed me. Then I realized how many other people …

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The 3 B’s of Benevolence

Regardless of season or the state of the economy, it seems people are always in need physically, emotion- ally, financially, spiritually, and mentally. Some may see this as a challenge. The church should view these obstacles as opportunities to demonstrate benevolence. Benevolence is not just a term used to describe the act of giving someone …

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Take Advantage of What the Church Offers

Recently, I dropped Asa off at the building for an activity that will enhance his ability to develop a budget and be a better provider both financially & spiritually when he starts his family one day. I know our schedules create barriers from time to time and we can’t attend everything. However, I felt badly …

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Please Do Not Be Discouraged

Many times our “downs” outweigh our “ups.” We may feel we are going uphill all the while being pulled back. We may be hurting because our loved ones are hurting due to health challenges, financial setbacks, or spiritual deprivation. We may spend our mornings, days, or late nights in tears because of the things life …

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I Am Thankful For Heaven

We will give thanks for blessings this week. This week may be a challenging time despite our blessings. We all are missing our loved ones. Some of us have challenges with our health as we wait on the next step of treatment or as we plan how we can improve our health. Financial challenges continue …

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Notes From The Campaign Trail

I am extremely thankful for the political process in our country. I am appreciative for the framers of our constitution and all military personnel who allow our system of government to work better than anyone else’s on the planet! As imperfect as the system is, our form of government & the way we elect our …

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Much has been made recently regarding the Mega Millions Jackpot reaching a payout of $1.6 billion. It was reported an individual in South Carolina had the “winning numbers.” According to the Mega Millions website, the next big jackpot is $70 million and is scheduled to be drawn on Tuesday, November 6th. I admit I do …

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After Baptism, What Then?

The Bible is plain when it comes to be baptized (Acts 2:38). Paul Sain in his book, Ready Reference For Growing Christians, in regards to after someone is baptize tells us…. Things To Remember: • You are a babe in Christ-I Peter 2:2, I Cor. 3:1-2 • You have changed-II Cor. 5:17, I Peter 1:22-23 …

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United, Loving, Sharing

Many times when Christians assemble together for Bible class, worship, fellowship, or meetings to discuss works of the church, it seems a thread of disharmony is sometimes present. Is the strife due to personality conflicts, a difference in how the work is to be carried out, or does dislike for another brother or sister exist …

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How can I be poured for Christ?

Philippians 2:12-18 Teaches us we how we can be light bearers for Christ while giving our all for Him. I would encourage you to read this passage along side this article. 1. What is required of me? Paul writes that those who read his words demonstrate personal responsibility when it comes to the work of …

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