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Read more about the article Results of Christian Apathy

Results of Christian Apathy

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Post published:March 2, 2022
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𝗜𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽, 𝘄𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗿𝘂𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗹𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲. 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝘂𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗲; 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺.

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Read more about the article Holiness – Can’t See God Without It! – Part 2

Holiness – Can’t See God Without It! – Part 2

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Post published:May 3, 2021
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Today is part 2 of our discussion regarding holiness. Let’s have a quick review of what we touched on last week. Hebrews 12:14 Make every effort to live in…

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Read more about the article Holiness – Can’t See God Without It – Part 1

Holiness – Can’t See God Without It – Part 1

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Post published:May 2, 2021
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There may be no other word used in the Bible that congers up more confusion and misunderstanding than the word holiness. Sometimes when we think of holiness, we see visions…

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Read more about the article Do NOT Quench the Holy Spirit

Do NOT Quench the Holy Spirit

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Post published:March 30, 2019
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There is a rather short window of time whereby the heated metal is thrust into the cooling medium; once this is done, the metal becomes quite hard. Similarly, over hardened metal, can be softened again by heating and allowing the metal to cool slowly; this process is called annealing.Spiritually speaking, the danger lies wherein the power of God, through His Word, is touching your heart. Often the heart is strangely warmed, heated by the Holy Spirit if you will, to the point of becoming altogether new; the composition is about to change.

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Read more about the article So . . . You are Not Being Fed?

So . . . You are Not Being Fed?

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Post published:March 8, 2019
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The pastor spends each week considering what type of dish to serve; sometimes he plans far in advance, making sure that all the ingredients come together in just the right fashion.

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Read more about the article Blessed are the Meek

Blessed are the Meek

Post author:onthesolidrock
Post published:March 5, 2019
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I was one of those “bunking broncos” and I wanted to run fast, hard and free! Brimming with fire and passion, I lit many fires in my wake. I could not understand why well-meaning, mature Christians were coming along behind me with a fire truck, putting out my fires! It exasperated me to no end!

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Foundations

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Post published:March 2, 2019
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While looking at the devastation, one wonders why there will be dozens of homes swept away, but invariably several withstood the howling storm, and survived. Could it be that those who had taken the time to build a super solid foundation were the ones to remain? I think it had a great deal to do with it!

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Read more about the article Guilt Free

Guilt Free

Post author:onthesolidrock
Post published:February 23, 2019
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Instead of getting a backhand across your face, you get an embrace, waves of love cascading over your heart. God welcomes you wholeheartedly; like a long lost son or daughter; He gently wipes away your tears, your fears, and you know, you belong to Him!

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Read more about the article Forgiving From Your Heart

Forgiving From Your Heart

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Post published:February 22, 2019
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Any sin inflicted upon you by another, will pale in comparison with the sin you have inflicted against God.Yet God has forgiven you of all your sins! Why would you hold something against another? Why would you throw away your own good fortune at the expense of another? How foolish!

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Read more about the article Burning UP – Or Burning OUT

Burning UP – Or Burning OUT

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Post published:February 19, 2019
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You may even begin to experience a slow, somewhat unnoticeable, hardening of the heart. It shows up when you find your eyes dry, during an experience that used to bring tears. You begin to notice a lack of compassion, your temper seems to quicken.

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Read more about the article Come Now, Let Us Reason Together

Come Now, Let Us Reason Together

Post author:onthesolidrock
Post published:February 15, 2019
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“Why should you be beaten anymore? Why do you persist in rebellion? Your whole head is injured, your whole heart afflicted. From the sole of your foot to the top of your head there is no soundness-- only wounds and welts and open sores, not cleansed or bandaged or soothed with oil.”

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Read more about the article Do You Love Me?

Do You Love Me?

Post author:onthesolidrock
Post published:February 14, 2019
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If anyone could get their walk right with Jesus, it would be these guys. Yet these men struggled understanding God’s will, and had trouble obeying Jesus, here are a few examples

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Read more about the article “One Thing You Lack”

“One Thing You Lack”

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Post published:February 12, 2019
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People today are no different; far too often we think if we just live a good life, then we somehow will gain access to heaven and eternal life; that is simply not true! It was not enough for this young man and it will not be enough for you either!

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Read more about the article Ask, Seek and Knock – Do It!

Ask, Seek and Knock – Do It!

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Post published:February 11, 2019
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I can see the crowd laughing as he makes this statement; some parents are no doubt planning a practical joke on their kids later in the day!

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Read more about the article Count the Cost

Count the Cost

Post author:onthesolidrock
Post published:February 10, 2019
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Jesus calls everyone who would follow Him, to count the cost; it is quite high. While the gift of salvation is free to receive, the cost of following is steep!…

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Read more about the article Watch Out For – Hypocrisy

Watch Out For – Hypocrisy

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Post published:February 9, 2019
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The first step in pursuing holiness is to admit that we are not as holy as we appear to be; this first step is called humility.

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Read more about the article Abide in Me

Abide in Me

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Post published:February 7, 2019
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The word “abide” simply means to remain, or stay put; Jesus used the word in the context of vineyard work. The vine that remains grows, and that vine begins to…

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Read more about the article Beware of the Selfishness Trap

Beware of the Selfishness Trap

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Post published:February 5, 2019
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We need to be careful that we do not fall into the “Selfishness Trap” mentioned in the following passage of Scripture. As you go about your life in Christ, be…

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Learn the Word

Post author:onthesolidrock
Post published:February 3, 2019
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You MUST engage yourself in the study of God’s Word. To avoid this most elementary part of Christianity shows your lack of desire to, really know, the God you say you love!

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Read more about the article Martha, Martha

Martha, Martha

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Post published:January 31, 2019
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When faced with a distraction that threatens to pull your focus off Jesus, do what Mary did, and just sit still, and listen to Jesus. Rest assured that you are doing the right thing; the distraction will wait.

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Read more about the article Godly Sorrow

Godly Sorrow

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Post published:January 29, 2019
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"Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death." 2 Corinthians 7:10 “Godly sorrow” produces repentance. I have to ask; have…

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Read more about the article Roaring Lion

Roaring Lion

Post author:onthesolidrock
Post published:January 23, 2019
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Satan has considerable influence in our society. His malevolent intentions are evident the world over. It seems with each passing day, the darkness of the devil's evil persuasion is poisoning…

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Read more about the article Bitter or Better – You Get to Choose

Bitter or Better – You Get to Choose

Post author:onthesolidrock
Post published:December 31, 2018
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The bitter person cannot find it within himself or herself, to express hope and encouragement to anyone, life revolves around them and their pain. The bitter heart always sees itself as the victim, the one who is always hurt, and if not hurt now, will most certainly hurt again soon.

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Read more about the article Pray Upside Down Series

Pray Upside Down Series

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Post published:December 28, 2018
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Instead of praying with a down-side up mentality, pray from the up-side down; from the heavenly realm where you are seated; the battle is not over your head, but is under your feet.”

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Read more about the article Give it Away

Give it Away

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Post published:November 5, 2018
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I hatched an idea; we would pray and take the Sunday morning offering as usual; however, whatever amount came in, we would give it ALL AWAY the next Sunday!

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Read more about the article A Stroll in the Woods – Lesson 3 – Smorgasbord

A Stroll in the Woods – Lesson 3 – Smorgasbord

Post author:onthesolidrock
Post published:August 27, 2018
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One of the things I found a little unnerving on my recent hike to the Red Moshannon Viaduct, was the dense terrain that I had to walk through. The area…

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Read more about the article A Stroll in the Woods – Lesson 2 – Stuck in Mid-Air

A Stroll in the Woods – Lesson 2 – Stuck in Mid-Air

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Post published:August 26, 2018
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As I was walking through the woods on my way to the Red Moshannon Viaduct, I came across a rather odd-looking site; a leaf stuck in mid-air! I took a…

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Read more about the article A Stroll in The Woods – Lesson 1

A Stroll in The Woods – Lesson 1

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Post published:August 25, 2018
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Annually I like to take a weekend and spend it in solitude, deep in the mountains of Pennsylvania. I do this to reflect on God’s Word, to clear my mind…

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Hornets’ Nest

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Post published:August 3, 2018
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Hornets' Nest I recall one hot summer afternoon when I was about 8 years old my dad, mom and me, went looking for some chokecherries so mom could make some…

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Read more about the article We Wrestle

We Wrestle

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Post published:July 23, 2018
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Wrestling is a hard sport and not for the squeamish, you will have your limits tested, you will learn what it feels like to be beaten, and what it feels like to win. It is an aggressive sport, and as our name declared; it is Brutally Aggressive.”

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Read more about the article Carnival Barkers

Carnival Barkers

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Post published:July 14, 2018
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Every summer I recall my parents would take us kids to the Clearfield County Fair. As we wandered around, the sights and smells gave us a sensory overload! We…

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Read more about the article Coffee with God

Coffee with God

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Post published:June 28, 2018
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In an ever increasingly distracting world, it is easy to get off course. The constant chatter on TV, social media, radio, and a host of other venues, beckons us into…

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Read more about the article Set Sail

Set Sail

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Post published:April 18, 2018
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Remember, a ship in the harbor is safe there . . . but that is not what ships are built for!

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Read more about the article Jesus + Humility = Friend of Sinners

Jesus + Humility = Friend of Sinners

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Post published:April 4, 2018
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It is at this critical point that people either humbles themselves before God, or become hypocritical. Those who choose to follow God will humble themselves and ask God for grace to deliver them from the sin that has entangled them. For those who will try to excuse their sin, the deserving title is hypocrite.

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Read more about the article Crying in a Bucket – A Lesson in Humility

Crying in a Bucket – A Lesson in Humility

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Post published:March 23, 2018
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I got a bucket of warm soapy water, a scrub brush and a couple of rags. I got on my knees to wipe the dust off the baseboard. As I was scrubbing, I got the sensation the Lord was nearby.

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Read more about the article Passing Judgement

Passing Judgement

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Post published:March 3, 2018
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As this behavior continued for the next few miles, I found myself becoming indignant about this driver. I thought how foolish it was to drive like this and how dangerous; it was an accident waiting to happen!

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Read more about the article Lost Love

Lost Love

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Post published:February 14, 2018
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Today is Valentine’s Day and I thought it would be appropriate for us to talk about love. We are going to take a look at the Book of Revelation in…

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Busted!

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Post published:January 29, 2018
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After I careened around the corner at the bottom of the hill, satisfied I made it undetected, I took a quick glance in my rear-view mirror, and there, approaching quickly, the familiar silhouette of a State Police car; a quarter-mile later, his lights came on and I pulled over.

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Read more about the article The Dangers of Dabbling in Christianity

The Dangers of Dabbling in Christianity

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Post published:October 29, 2017
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Jesus is not a fad to be tried, He is not a passing idea, He is the Lord of Lords and the King of Kings; a better sticker might say . . . Have you considered Jesus? Let me explain . . .

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Read more about the article The Lord Disciplines Those He Loves

The Father disciplines those He loves

The Lord Disciplines Those He Loves

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Post published:October 24, 2017
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I had met Jesus during the summer of 1990; what an amazing year! Through the efforts of a local church; my family was drawn to an encounter with God; an encounter that would change the course of our lives forever!

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