Author Archives: Mitch

Do you need a Second Touch?

Jesus healed blind people in a variety of ways.  In Mark 8 is the account of how the Lord healed a man with two touches.  After the first touch, Jesus asked “What do you see?”  The man said that he … Continue reading

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Double Barrel Blessings

  There is nothing better in this world than the abundant life found in Jesus Christ.  The blessings of God come to us in two general ways. God gives us certain gifts, favors, and expressions of love. God protects, guards, … Continue reading

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Be Ready

Isaac said, “I do not know the day of my death.”   What a wise man! This past week I have driven up behind two automobile accidents.  Hopefully, everyone was okay.  But the point is, tragedy strikes quick and unexpectedly. … Continue reading

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The Best Part of Waking Up

  As a Christ-follower I like give God first-place in my life.   This means I give him the first day of the week for worship.  I give him the first of my income as a tithe.  And I give … Continue reading

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Hope for the City

All around the world urbanization is a growing trend that brings with it a myriad of problems and opportunities.  In these major cities, what can be done about gang violence, crime, drug abuse, prostitution, and teen pregnancy?  While many call … Continue reading

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Forever Young

I have the joy of being in a different church just about every Sunday.  Some of the congregations are full of young people, others are full of seasoned saints.  This will not be the case when we get to heaven! … Continue reading

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The Prevention and Cure of Anxiety

Stress is rampant everywhere.  People are are uptight, worried, and nervous.  This has created a billion dollar industry. Merchants and medicine-men sell lotions, candles, treatments, beverages, and all kinds of pharmaceuticals.  Each of these remedies in their proper time and … Continue reading

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My Bi-Racial Ordination Service

On October 16, 1983 (27 years ago today) I was ordained into the Gospel Ministry.  It was a very meaningful service.  An ordaining council prayerfully laid hands on me, affirming God’s call on my life. It was a double ordination … Continue reading

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$100 Million Blunder

NFL quarterback Brett Favre recently apologized for sending inappropriate photos and text messages to a young female reporter.   What was he thinking?!  He obviously wasn’t thinking! His reputation has been damaged.  As a result, one magazine estimates that he … Continue reading

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Oh Resurrection Day

Today an estimated 1 billion people watched their televisions as the Chilean miners were rescued. They had been trapped for 69 days deep in the earth.  As they arose from their tomb everyone cheered and cried. The Bible says there is going … Continue reading

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