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A Unique Love
by Delman Coates on February 26th, 2024
"I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep." - John 10:11   In the realm of shepherds, Jesus stands as the epitome of love and sacrifice. Today, we explore the profound dimension that makes Jesus the "good" shepherd—a shepherd who not only tends to the needs of the sheep but willingly lays down His life for their salvation. Jesus distinguishes Himself as the "good"...  Read More
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Finding Strength Through Prayer
by Delman Coates on November 20th, 2023
"God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble." - Psalm 46:1   Life often throws challenges and hardships our way. During these difficult times, it's comforting to know that we can turn to prayer for strength and solace. The Bible is replete with stories illustrating the remarkable strength that prayer can provide, and one such story that stands out is that of Daniel in the lion...  Read More
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Worry: A Mirror of Trust
by Delman Coates on August 18th, 2023
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” - Proverbs 3:5  Worry is a common human experience, yet it serves as a revealing mirror, reflecting the areas in our lives where we trust God the least. When we worry, we are essentially saying that there’s an aspect of our life that we don’t fully entrust to God.  Worry implies a lack of trust in God’s sovereignty and...  Read More
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The Strength You Need
by Delman Coates on April 25th, 2023
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea.” -  Psalm 46:1-2  Have you ever felt as though you did not have the strength to make it. That you were depleted of everything mentally, physically, and emotionally. As if you did not know how you would must the energy to keep pres...  Read More
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What’s Holding You Back?
by Ministry Support on November 4th, 2022
“You were running the race so well. Who has held you back from following the truth? It certainly isn’t God, for He is the one who called you to freedom.” - Galatians 5:7-8  The story is told of a gentleman who really wanted to buy his first tv set but always found excuses not to. First, he thought tv’s were too expensive, then he didn’t think there were enough stations to provide him variety. He f...  Read More
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All That I Need
by Ministry Support on September 19th, 2022
“The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need.” - Psalm 23:1   We discussed yesterday how Jesus is the Good Shepherd. That is what He wanted the people in John 10 to know. He also wants you and me to recognize this now, which is why this passage is recorded in Scripture. The first thing He wants us to know about Himself is that He will take care of our provisions.  We all know Psalm 23:1, “the ...  Read More
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Thick and Thin
by Ministry Support on September 17th, 2022
“You parents—if your children ask for a loaf of bread, do you give them a stone instead? Or if they ask for a fish, do you give them a snake? Of course not! So if you sinful people know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Heavenly Father give good gifts to those who ask him.” - Matthew 7:9-11   I had a conversation not too long ago with a good friend of mine. This frie...  Read More
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Focus On God’s Way
by Ministry Support on April 15th, 2022
“‘For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,’ declares the Lord. ‘As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.’” - Isaiah 55:8-9As we continue to look at the story of Abram in Genesis 15, we are fixated on a man who is waiting on God to deliver His promise. Perhaps you can relate? Maybe God has given y...  Read More
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A Greater Plan
by Ministry Support on August 18th, 2021
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” - Romans 8:28  Born into slavery, Harriet Tubman escaped to the north to freedom and became an abolitionist and activist. She was not content with just being free, but she made several trips back down south to free others.   On one trip, she tried to bring her husband up no...  Read More
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