Random reflections from a modern day pastor.
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Can we understand God’s thoughts?
Many know that I am a staff writer for the website GotQuestions.org, and this morning I received a question that I wanted to share as well as the answer that I provided. In our attempt to understand the mind of God, we must always remember that we are NOT His equal; and in everything God…
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Stop faking it … God is NOT fooled!
One of the things that really struck me lately is the amount of Christianity being professed in this world, with a total lack of spiritual fruit to back it up. I heard a sermon last week where the pastor made a reference to imagining that God must be “… sick to death of those pretending…
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Looking Ahead to Twenty Twelve
I haven’t really written anything personal in a while (other than some devotional encouragements taken from our church bulletin) and so I thought I would start with some updates and give some insight on the year ahead. Most of my friends (whether internet-based or in real life) know that 2011 wasn’t the best year for…
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New Year’s Encouragement
The New Year often brings about lots of relief for some, especially considering difficulties of the previous year with hopes of a better one ahead. But, what if this year is the same as the last? What if this year is worse than the one before? What then? Who will you turn to for relief?…
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Display the JOY!
As we enter the Christmas season, it is important that we remember that joy, real joy, comes only from God because of the sacrifice on the cross of Calvary. Man-made joy falls apart, but joy from God is eternal! Show someone the joy you feel this week; rejoice in what Jesus has done and celebrate…
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Who do you worship?
We were created for one purpose, to worship a God who created EVERYTHING that we see, and who knows EVERYTHING that we are. A.W. Tozer wrote, “If worship bores you, you are not ready for Heaven.” Consider as you join together with other believers to worship the One who gave you everything you have ……
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Pastor T.J. Conwell 