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Let Your Light Shine!

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“You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your […]

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The Ashes of the Red Heifer

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(Preface: The following message was given by Val Black at Faith Christian Fellowship, Shenandoah, Iowa at the Wednesday evening service on April 30, 1997. It was in response to the announcement of that time of the first unblemished Red Heifer to be born in Israel in 2000 years. Although it may seem outdated in terms […]

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FEAR – Just A Shadow

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If you are going through a hard time, you can’t see a way out, and are in fear of what tomorrow may bring, read Psalm 23 but focus on verse four for now. Verse four says, “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you […]

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The Jewish Wedding At The Time Of Jesus

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During the time Jesus walked the earth, the concept of marriage was approached quite differently. It was primarily seen as a legal arrangement. When a young man wished to wed a young woman, he would first seek out her parents, presenting them with a formal marriage contract to initiate the union. Upon entering the home, […]

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Bread – The Kind You Cannot Live Without

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What is the most popular bread? Would you say: white, whole wheat; sourdough; raisin; corn; barley; or rye? Or, maybe you would say French, Italian, Pita, or bagels. The varieties are endless, and not only are the various breads delicious to eat, but nutritious as well. It would be hard to imagine life without bread, […]