Monthly Archives: October 2018

It’s just “stuff”

From Pastor John Collins: “Then Jesus said to His disciples, ‘Assuredly, I say to you that it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. And again I say to you, it is easier for a … Continue reading

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Samuel

From Pastor John Collins: When Samuel was old the people of Israel asked for a king to lead them. They were told that in doing so they would be rejecting God. They insisted on being given a king. God allowed … Continue reading

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Wisdom

From Pastor John Collins: “Does not wisdom cry out, And understanding lift up her voice? She takes her stand on the top of the high hill, Beside the way, where the paths meet. She cries out by the gates, at … Continue reading

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No satisfaction

From John Collins Ministries: “Now godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content. But those … Continue reading

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A prayer

Lord, help me to embrace the moments of my life that are hard to get my arms around. Enable my eyes to see YOU in them. Help me to always acknowledge the abundance of your goodness to me. I lift … Continue reading

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Ego

From Pastor John Collins: “What if God, wanting to show His wrath and to make His power known, endured with much longsuffering the vessels of wrath prepared for destruction, and that He might make known the riches of His glory … Continue reading

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Some give all

From John Collins Ministries:   “Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends.” John 15:13 (NKJV).   Jesus spoke these words to prepare His apostles for His crucifixion. Jesus made the ultimate sacrifice for us. Many may not expect … Continue reading

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Temptation

From Pastor John Collins:   “And the devil said to Him, “If you are the Son of God, command this stone to become bread. But Jesus answered him, saying, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but … Continue reading

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Cherry picking

From Pastor John Collins: “Then he said to the multitudes that came out to be baptized by him, ‘Brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Therefore bear fruits worthy of repentance, and do not … Continue reading

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The journey

From John Collins Ministries: “And the Lord your God will drive out those nations before you little by little; you will be unable to destroy them at once, lest the beasts of the field become too numerous for you.” Deuteronomy … Continue reading

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