Allen Jones

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Are we like the widow in Mark 12:41-44?

Now Jesus sat opposite the treasury and saw how the people put money into the treasury. And many who were rich put in much. Then one poor widow came and threw in two mites, which make a quadrans. So He called His disciples to Himself and said to them, Assuredly, I say to you that …

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How Can We Improve Our Marriage?

Genesis 2:21-24 says And the Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall on Adam, and he slept, and He took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh in its place. Then the rib which the Lord God had taken from man He made into a woman, and He brought her to the …

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What Do You Worry About?

Each one of us could not answer this question with just a sentence or two. We could not respond with just a few words. Our answers would probably range from worry over family, finances, or the health of self and others. Most of us are expert worriers because of our concern for others. What is …

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Have You Heard The Good News?

The “Good News” is the saving Gospel message of Jesus Christ. We must understand & share the story of our Lord & Savior. Acts 2 teaches us the confidence we have in the One who saves us. Acts 2:22: He was a man. Acts 2:22: God showed us who He was through miraculous works. Acts …

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The Church, The Centerpiece Of The Community

We are aware of the damage caused by the recent hurricanes. We have read several instances where hurricane victims reached out to the local church for help. An Elder in Vidor, Texas stated, “This is the best thing that every happened to the church in Vidor. People are seeing the love the church has for …

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Our Influence

One of my favorite art projects in high school involved creating clay pots. I spent time & energy to create something I molded. I influenced the design & outcome of my creation. Are we using our influence? Our culture is heavily influenced by politics, athletics, & celebrities. We attach ourselves to someone in these areas …

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Christ In The Home

“America is suffering because so many of its homes have been destroyed. America may be struggling for survival. The percentage of broken homes in the United States is about eight times what it was at the beginning of the Civil War.” Basil Overton, 1973 Bro. Overton typed these words over forty-four years ago but our …

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How Can We Find Comfort?

Suffering, challenge, and despair seem to always be close by. Given all of these challenges, how can we find comfort? We can find comfort because of what the Psalmist tell us in Psalm 9:9-10, The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Those who know your name trust in …

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Supporting Those Who Suffer

Grief & suffering come in many forms at different stages of life. We are commanded to pray for those in need (Phil. 2:3-4), assist people with things they cannot provide for themselves (Deut. 15:11), & bear one anothers burdens (Gal. 6:2) as they are challenged with loss of every kind. Ron & Don Williams in …

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Back To School = Please Pray For Our Children

As school begins, we must monitor our kids each day. Brad Harrub identified reasons we are losing our children along with solutions to ensure our kids will remain steadfast in their walk with Christ. Reasons We Are Losing Our Kids: 1. Lack of Knowledge (Hosea 4:6, I Peter 3:15). 2. Lack of Combat Preparation (Eph. …

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