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The Gift of Becoming
by Delman Coates on December 25th, 2024
"And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit." – 2 Corinthians 3:18 On Christmas Day, we’re used to focusing on the child in the manger; tiny, vulnerable, filled with promise. We see Him as a baby, wrapped in a blanket, sent to save the world. But wha... Read More
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The Golden Rule
by Delman Coates on September 23rd, 2024
“So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.” - Matthew 7:12 Yesterday, we touched briefly on this idea of the Golden Rule. But today, I want you to imagine a world where everyone lived by it. Picture a community where kindness and respect were the standard, not the exception. What would that world look like? How would it transform our... Read More
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Count Your Blessings
by Delman Coates on August 13th, 2024
"Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits," - Psalm 103:2 As a believer or follower of Christ, you've likely heard the hymn that starts, "When upon life's billows you are tempest-tossed, when you are discouraged, thinking all is lost..." These words by Johnson Oatman Jr. from over a century ago still resonate deeply today. Life often throws us into storms—moments of uncertainty... Read More
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God's Inclusive Love
by Delman Coates on June 19th, 2024
"And I have other sheep that are not of this fold. I must bring them also, and they will listen to my voice. So there will be one flock, one shepherd." - John 10:16 Have you ever felt like God's love and salvation were exclusively reserved for a select few? Perhaps you've been tempted to believe that you hold a special place in His plan while others are left out. But Jesus, in His infinite wisdo... Read More
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The Blessing of Uninterrupted Access to God
by Delman Coates on November 30th, 2023
"Let us then approach God's throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need." - Hebrews 4:16 It is far too easy to overlook the incredible blessing of having unlimited and unceasing access to God. Our Heavenly Father invites us to approach His throne of grace with confidence, not just occasionally, but anytime, and all the time. God des... Read More
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Embracing Reality
by Delman Coates on July 24th, 2023
“Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.” - Psalm 139:23-24 Before we can embark on a journey of transformation and change, we must first come to terms with where we are in our lives. Acknowledging our current circumstances, emotions, and struggles is a crucial step in understanding the a... Read More
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