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Who God Calls He Equips—An Encouragement From My Experience
When my wife and I started dating, we were both teens and teens when we married. Everyone knows how much more mature we were in the good ol’ days. I fell in love fast. In love, I was head over heels, head over heels, head over heels (you get the picture). When we were dating,… Read more
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The Church should know what to do–Grief/Bereavement
We lost our 35 year old daughter about 12 years ago. The way I was treated by many Christians was painful. My goal is to help churches develop a program to minister to the bereaved. The Church should not be asking: “If there is anything we can do, let us know.” THE CHURCH should be… Read more
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Love at First Sight
It is more than love at first sight; it is love at first word–pregnant. I still recall where I was and can vividly see Debbie stopping by my workplace with that beautiful smile on her face. I knew before she said it, and I already loved that unborn babe. Months went by, and love continued… Read more
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Theme Word for the New Year
Transcribed from The ESP Podcast with Dr. James D. Allen, Jan 2, 2022 2022 is here. After the last two years, I feel like backing into the year very slowly. I don’t think our world has felt so vulnerable since September 11. I read with interest a blog by a good friend, Pastor Andy George.… Read more
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In Defense of West Virginia
In Defense of West Virginia. Warning, I am in WV mode. 🙂 Read more
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Mary, the Mother of our Lord!
Transcribed from ESP Podcast with Dr. James D. Allen https://esppodcastwithdrjamesdallen.buzzsprout.com/ I don’t believe Mary is given the attention she deserves in my tradition. She is a model of discipleship and a wonderful model for women and men alike. Why do we avoid her when Luke gives her such a prominent space in the Advent Narrative? … Read more