Allen Jones

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What Does The World Need?

As time moves on, I am thankful for Jesus and the church.  While having an attitude of gratitude, I also have a feeling of concern.  I am concerned about the world really not knowing Jesus or having an understanding of the church.  I know this is not a new concept, but our concern for others should …

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We Need The Church

This time of year for a long time has been referred to as “Open Enrollment.”  If you  work in the “public sector” and are provided some insurance benefits, this is the time of year that changes are made to those benefits.  Meaning, if you want additional insurance coverage or you want to choose different “coverage,” …

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When The Casket Closes

 One of the many things I enjoy doing for our congregation is writing bulletin articles! In addition to seeking to have a title that will cause someone to read the article, I also strive to develop a “hook.”  Well, I hope I haven’t failed at both with this article!  The title of this article was …

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Greed, What Are You Drown To?

 I would be the last person chosen to counsel anyone when it comes to “money!”  Additionally, I would never be elected to lecture on personal finance or budget development for an organization or business.  But, after fifty years of living, I’ve learned money/possessions should be used as tools and not as something to be commended …

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Be All You Can Be

As Christians are we being ALL WE CAN BE? We all have talent that allows us to make contributions to the expansion of God’s Kingdom. When we don’t utilize our talents we have a tendency to utilize excuses. Moses struggled with this as well. We know Moses as a Leader, but he also made excuses: Exodus …

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I Miss School Shopping

 Most of our local school districts welcomed students back a few days ago.  A few more districts will begin school in a few days. Traditionally, as we point towards the start of school, most parents and kids plan for the “back to school shopping trip.”  Sometimes these trips and purchases are costly because of what is …

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Don’t Kill /the Zeal (How Many Days Do You Have Left?)

 An older Preacher once said to a very energetic and zealous younger Preacher, “Slow down boy!  You act like you are trying to set the world on fire.!”  The younger Preacher said to the older Preacher, “Well, if Jesus returned today, I want to be striking matches!”  Of course, the context of the conversation was …

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Our Church Family, Our Immediate Family

Yesterday, we began a Sunday morning class in the auditorium based on the broad topic of FAMILY!  Can you imagine if everyone in the world was part of God’s family?  Can you imagine if everyone in the world was part of a faithful, Christian family?  Wow is my answer to those two questions!  Why do …

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“Till Death Do Us Part” (No Turning Back Now)

Yesterday, I attended my second wedding in three months!  Our niece got married in April and her brother got married in June.  Needless to say, I have never really been involved in the planning, preparation, and set-up/break-down of a wedding until this spring.  I’ve learned a lot and I now realize that weddings of any …

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How Long Encouragement Last?

Hot weather does not bother me so long as I can feel a breeze. One of the hottest summers I can remember was 1987– not much of a breeze seemed to exist! I was entering my freshmen year of football camp. I readily admit I was intimidated! Our little high school was known for “good …

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