Identification
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The Secret Place
Psa. 91:1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. Is this not a fascinating verse? “He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide… Continue reading
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A Well Worn Path
Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore. – Psalm 16:11 A trip down memory lane. My recollection some years later is of a… Continue reading
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Renewing Your Mind
Rom 12:1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. Rom 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be… Continue reading
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Always
People sometimes read my 5,000+-word articles and say, “Joel’s a bit wordy.” I don’t deny it. So, I’m going to start off the new year with a SHORT JOEL HAYES ARTICLE! That’s right! It’s a miracle! Have you ever studied… Continue reading
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The Faithful Living In These “Perilous Times”
2Ti 3:1 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. 2Ti 3:2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, 2Ti 3:3 Without natural affection, trucebreakers,… Continue reading
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Mechanics Of Our Identity: “Like As Christ”
Rom 6:3 Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? Rom 6:4 Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up… Continue reading
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THE JUNK DRAWER?
1 Timothy 1:18-20 This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on thee, that thou by them mightest war a good warfare; 19 Holding faith, and a good conscience; which some having… Continue reading
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40 Things I Learned Doing 600 Podcasts
Come join us for our 600th podcast today at 10 a.m. EST! 1. Rule #1. Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt (Col. 4:6). 2. Rule #2. There are no exceptions to Rule #1. 3. Rule #3.… Continue reading
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The “Olive Tree” And The Gentiles “Grafted In”
Rom 11:11 I say then, Have they stumbled that they should fall? God forbid: but rather through their fall salvation is come unto the Gentiles, for to provoke them to jealousy. Rom 11:12 Now if the fall of them be… Continue reading
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PEOPLE ARE PEOPLE
There is one thing that will never change. People will always be people – no matter their personal level of sanctification. We have been given by God peculiar (some more peculiar than others) particular personality traits, which often conflict with… Continue reading
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But Watch “Thou” In All Things Endure Afflictions
2Ti 4:5 But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry. 2Ti 4:6 For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at… Continue reading
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Necessary Food
My foot hath held his steps, his way have I kept, and not declined. [12] Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have esteemed the words of his mouth more than my necessary food. –… Continue reading
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Joel’s Dream Come True
I have for years been telling Pastor Hal Bekemeyer he needs to write a book called “God Don’t Make Junk!” That’s a phenomenal title, which he is known for saying on occasion (along with “Words mean things!”) Of course, a… Continue reading
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God Don’t Make Junk!
[This article is taken from Hal’s NEW FREE booklet called “God Don’t Make Junk!” Download the free pdf. Read it. Smile. It’s awesome. I love it! -Joel Hayes] We are New Creatures. 2 Corinthians 5:17 – “Therefore if any man… Continue reading
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They Have Addicted Themselves To The Ministry Of The Saints
1Co 16:13 Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. 1Co 16:14 Let all your things be done with charity. 1Co 16:15 I beseech you, brethren, (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is… Continue reading
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There’s a Scandal in my Church!
So what does Paul teach us about how to handle a scandal in a church? Let’s say you have discovered that your beloved grace pastor has been doing something really, really stupid for a long time. How should you and… Continue reading
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“Your Perfection” This Powerful Identity “With” Christ
2Co 13:3 Since ye seek a proof of Christ speaking in me, which to you-ward is not weak, but is mighty in you. 2Co 13:4 For though he was crucified through weakness, yet he liveth by the power of God.… Continue reading
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The Sober Mind: “But Let Us Watch And Be Sober”
1Th 5:5 Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness. 1Th 5:6 Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be… Continue reading
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His Power Upon Me
2Co 12:7 And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.… Continue reading
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Tried AND True!
I remember hearing a Christian radio broadcast several years ago. The subject of it was regarding music. The premise of it being that the music leader of a church is one of the most difficult positions there is in the… Continue reading
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