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A Few Quotes from Havner.

There are a few men whose writings I like to read over and over again. Vance Havner {1901-1986} is one of those men. His insights seem timeless and his wisdom is practical and down to earth. I’d like to share … Continue reading

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Deadly Poison – Part Two

But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison. {James 3:8} There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health. {Proverbs 12:18} The Bible compares the tongue to a … Continue reading

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Deadly Poison – Part One

But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison. {James 3:8} Some times I feel like standing up and saying; “Hi, I’m Shawn and I’m an Independent Fundamental Baptist”. I think I am recovering but … Continue reading

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…And Be Ye Thankful.

And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. Colossians 3:15 This is the time of year we set aside a day and give thanks … Continue reading

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Does Jesus care?

“Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.”  I Peter 5:6-7 The hymn writer asked the question… “Does Jesus care … Continue reading

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John Wesley and George Whitefield

“And John answered and said, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name; and we forbad him, because he followeth not with us.  And Jesus said unto him, Forbid him not: for he that is not against us … Continue reading

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How Do You Rate?

“And Lot went out, and spake unto his sons in law, which married his daughters, and said, Up, get you out of this place; for the Lord will destroy this city. But he seemed as one that mocked unto his … Continue reading

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Avoiding Deception

“Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good … Continue reading

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Quote from Spurgeon, Sovereign Grace and Man’s Responsibility

This is one of my favorite Spurgeon quotes. I have carried around a copy of it in my Bible for years. – Shawn “The system of truth is not one straight line, but two. No man will ever get a … Continue reading

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What is Your Hope? – J. C. Ryle

C. H. Spurgeon said J. C. Ryle was “the best man in the Church of England.” I personally believe he is one of the best if not the best Christian author of the 19th century. His works are practical, scriptural … Continue reading

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