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Retired missionary, pastor, seminary professor, Board Certified Chaplain and American Cancer Society Hope Lodge Director.

POINTS TO PONDER

Have you ever heard someone tell you something that seems a bit too much to believe or unreasonable, and after seeing the look on your face says to you: “Trust me! I know what I’m talking about?” or “I know … Continue reading

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SERENDIPITY FOR SATURDAY

YOU ARE NEVER UNWANTED BY GOD A San Francisco State University student named Patrick was doing some laundry late one night when he got the shock of his life. A rustling noise drew Patrick’s attention to a cardboard box in … Continue reading

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CALLED TO LIVE IN FREEDOM

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda PAUL’S LETTER TO THE GALATIAN CHURCHES CHAPTER FIVE (Lesson LXXXI) Another thing that Paul wants to warn the Galatians about is that while there are apparent sinful tendencies of which they … Continue reading

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CALLED TO LIVE IN FREEDOM

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda PAUL’S LETTER TO THE GALATIAN CHURCHES CHAPTER FIVE (Lesson LXXX) I like what Adam Clarke (1760-1832) had to say about the inner turmoil caused by the clash between latent desires to … Continue reading

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CALLED TO LIVE IN FREEDOM

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda PAUL’S LETTER TO THE GALATIAN CHURCHES CHAPTER FIVE (Lesson LXXIX) According to early church scholar Thomas Aquinas, Paul is speaking here of being under the rule and guidance of the Holy … Continue reading

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CALLED TO LIVE IN FREEDOM

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda PAUL’S LETTER TO THE GALATIAN CHURCHES CHAPTER FIVE (Lesson LXXVIII) It could be that Paul was inspired by the words God gave His people through the prophet Ezekiel when He said … Continue reading

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CALLED TO LIVE IN FREEDOM

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda PAUL’S LETTER TO THE GALATIAN CHURCHES CHAPTER FIVE (Lesson LXXVII) There’s every reason to believe that these Galatian congregations found themselves in a state of great distraction causing continual altercations among … Continue reading

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POINTS TO PONDER

Over fifty years ago, a TV show began to air called “To Tell the Truth,” with Bud Collyer as the host and various TV and Hollywood celebrities as panelists. It was revived in 2016 with Anthony Anderson as the host. … Continue reading

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SERENDIPITY FOR SATURDAY

WILL YOU HEAR YOUR NAME IN HEAVEN? God’s Word often tells us to be still. And yet, in this busy world of ours, it’s hard to find time to just stop and reflect. For Brent Hairr, his moment of stillness … Continue reading

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CALLED TO LIVE IN FREEDOM

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda PAUL’S LETTER TO THE GALATIAN CHURCHES CHAPTER FIVE (Lesson LXXV) 5:14a In fact, God’s will for your life is summed up in this one statement: “Lovingly care for those around you … Continue reading

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