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2013 Pastor Appreciation Message for Pastor and Mrs. Alan Humphries

Alan and Miriam Humphries are being honored for their twenty-six years of pastoral ministry at the Soldotna Church of God and I am delighted to have a part in the honoring. Alan and Miriam are very close and meaningful friends of mine and I jumped at the opportunity to present the weekend message in their …

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The Prodigal Son Model of Repentance

I have been teaching on the subject of repentance and forgiveness and it dawned on me……..I have never heard a teaching on how to repent. Hundreds of times I have listened to well crafted messages on our need to humble ourselves before the Holy God in contrition and repentance, but never a simple message on …

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Late Night Thoughts

Usually, after my family goes to sleep, I take some time to read, pray, think, meditate, and consider. Although I am not much into what the media calls “news,” I have been noticing many events that gain most of the world’s attention. These events, in some way, intersect with God’s promise to Abraham: “All the …

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A True Hero and Example!

A bold follower of Jesus Christ was assassinated in Pakistan a couple of days ago. With great devotion to our Lord, he proclaimed that he would be faithful to the call of God even in the face of death threats from the Taliban, Sharia Law proponents, and Al Qaeda. These wicked, God-less, and violent types …

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Pastor Pam, Peggy, and the Puppet People :0)

I couldn’t resist starting all of the keywords above with the letter “P.” Actually, Pastor Pam and Kids in Training Director, Peggy, are leading the Kids in Training team to Yakutat, Alaska for a week of ministry. The children are well rehearsed, prepared, and anointed for service. The leadership team is ready to lead the …

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Can-Am Spyder and Tubing

My kids, poor things, are dad impaired. I don’t have a truck.  No snow machine.  No four wheeler.  No motor cycle.  No plane, helicopter, paraglider, or glider.  No boat, raft, jet ski, wave runner, or even water skis.  No hunting rig.  No rifle, harpoon, bow, or machete.  Nope, not even a tent. But………I have friends! …

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Jael Cox

In perfect alignment with our Mother’s Day theme (Fragrant), Jael Cox filled our hearts with the glorious aroma of the faithfulness of God.  Telling her experiences with challenges, setbacks, disappointments, and loss, Jael explained the roll of Biblical faith in her life.  Faith, being declared with one’s voice, is a primary tool of the faith …

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Find Your Place on the Giving Chart

Following is a list of the number and size of gifts we need to get the mission accomplished in Burkina Faso.  “All hands on deck!”  Please direct your web browser here to make your donation now! Number Of Donors Donation Amount Total 1 $10,000 $10,000 2 $7,000 $14,000 3 $3,500 $10,500 20 $700 $14,000 307 …

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Burkina Faso Students Await Your Generosity!

Your gift is urgently needed to provide for the educational, economic, and spiritual development of our Burkina Faso student ministry.  We are asking God for His favor to move upon you so that you have more than enough for your needs and for generous giving.  It seems an impossible task for a group of teenagers …

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