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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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A Grand Occasion!

Robert Moffat said… “We shall have all eternity in which to celebrate our victories, but we have only one swift hour before the sunset in which to win them.”The Martin household is in a “celebration” mode! College graduation is within … Continue reading

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My Prayer for You Today!

 Psalm 20:4-54 May He give you the desire of your heartand make all your plans succeed.5 We will shout for joy when you are victoriousand will lift up our banners in the name of our God.May the LORD grant all your requests.

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Want To Be Successful?

Proverbs 16:2-3 2- All a man’s ways seem innocent to him, but motives are weighed by the LORD. 3- Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed. Everyone wants success! Right? It takes purposeful effort to … Continue reading

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The Simple Life

Living a supernatural life is not complicated – in fact it is very simple.  The secret is to just do what God says.   When the Israelites crossed the Jordan River, the Bible says the water to their right stopped … Continue reading

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God Enables Me To Go On!

Habakkuk 3: 18-19 18-  yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will be joyful in God my Savior. 19-  The Sovereign LORD is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer,   he enables me … Continue reading

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Pressing On With God

Philippians 3:14 “I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” Sometimes we all just want to “give-up!” I know there are times that the journey is just to … Continue reading

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Fulfill your Ministry

The last thing Paul said to Timothy was “fulfill your ministry.”  A transition was about to take place, Paul would soon pass off the scene and a younger man in the Lord would continue the gospel work.  Here now upon us is another … Continue reading

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On the Brink of Blessing

Recently I have been noticing in my life and in scripture how Satan hinders the activity of God (Daniel 10:12-14, 1 Thessalonians 2:18).  So in my soul-searching and Bible study I have returned to a favorite little promise found in … Continue reading

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The Come-Back Economy!

Yesterday everyone was buzzing about the Dow Jones and entire money market! The news was grim as reporters had disappointment written all in their faces- they were also loosing retirement funds like most other people from around the world! What’s … Continue reading

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