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Will my prayers ever be answered?
I want to talk to you about prayers that go unanswered. Consider the words of a godly man from history. This man said of the Lord, “I am the man that hath seen affliction by the rod of His wrath. He hath led me, and brought me into darkness, but not into light…He hath hedged me about, that I cannot get out: He hath made my chain heavy…When I cry and shout, He shutteth my prayer” (Lamentations 3: 1-8). Jeremiah’s words here speak for many be...
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Ask for the old paths
The prophet Jeremiah prophesied to Judah during the last years prior to being carried away captive to Babylon. Judah, following somewhat in the footsteps of Israel had forsaken the God of heaven and turned to the many idols of the land around them. Even those who still called upon the God of their fathers failed to serve Him as they had been directed. One verse sums up the whole story. Jeremiah said, “Thus saith the Lord, Stand ye in the ways...
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You were born for a purpose
A wonderful friend of mine preached a sermon about how Jesus sacrificed His life for us and how He took His first breath in hell, where Jesus took the keys of death and hell from him (See Revelation 1:18). Your faith will have to go before you. Your body may be confined. Your finances limited. In the midst of this, you can still see in spite of the staggering situations; you’ve endured or are enduring, … you can breathe. You can subsist in yo...
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The Rev. Thomas Farrow, pastor of First Baptist Church, 900 College St., Clinton, is among a group of 37 visiting the Holy Land. (Courtesy photo)
Farrow among group visiting Israel
The Rev. Thomas R. Farrow, pastor of First Baptist Church, 900 College St., Clinton, is currently on the trip of a lifetime! Farrow and a group of 37 from the Campbell University Divinity School are visiting Israel, walking where Jesus walked. The group landed in Tel Aviv last Thursday, May 16. For the first several days of their pilgrimage, they stayed in a kibbutz hotel called Nof Ginosar. It’s on the northwest shore of the Sea of Galilee...
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Magnificent memories to fill your heart, home.
Have you said these words to anyone, “Why don’t you grow up”? Mothers surely ‘stand accused’ of saying them to children while training them up in the way they should go. While mothers are still basking in the blessings bestowed upon them on Mother’s Day, visions of ‘the way we were’ when little ones ran around the house in footed pajamas and the family sat together on a pew for Sunday morning preaching , still dance in our heads. We moms, mam...
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The keys to the kingdom
Speaking to His disciples on the coast of Caesarea Philippi, Jesus said to Peter, “…I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven” (Matt. 16:19). Then, when they had come to Capernaum, He told his disciples, “Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on ...
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Love not the world’s things
1 John 2:15,16 says “Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.” So many Christians are loving the things that are in the world. This verse makes it so clear, telling Christians to be careful in loving things that a...
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Let God’s words propel your faith forward
The signs are in our valley of decisions. Oftentimes, we allow our emotions to take the driver’s seat to our destinies. It may seem impossible, but you can control your actions in the most extreme situations. Meditating on the Lord is learned and practiced behavior. To do this one must shutout internal and external noises. Patience and practice is required. This is how you will come to the realization of you whose and whom you are. It opens u...
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Take time for God, your mother … all those you love
How do you use your time? Last week’s story on ‘Mother’s Day’ had an ironic ending that pounded the message of time into my heart. My grandson, Connor, begged for quality time with me, only to hear my pleas to finish my work first. After waiting for hours, his childlike faith and honesty taught me a lesson on time. He said, “you work too much Nana, our time together is running out, I’ll have to go home soon and we won’t be able to play.” He...
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A glimpse into the future
Often people wonder about what happens after death. Luke is the only gospel writer to record it, but our Lord spoke of two individuals that died and a little about what occurred after their death. We find this record in Luke 16: 19-31. Some have said that this is simply a parable, but if it is, it is the only parable where the Lord used an actual name of an individual, for he calls the beggar Lazarus. Regardless of if it is a parable or not, ...
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Trusting in a faithful God to work miracles
JESUS SAID, “I AM POWER AND COMPASSION.” Jesus called his disciples unto him, and said, I have compassion on the multitude, because they continue with me now three days, and have nothing to eat: and I will not send them away fasting, lest they faint in the way” (Matthew 15:32). I believe Christ was making a statement to his disciples here. He was saying, “I’m going to do more for the people than heal them. I’ll make sure they have enough br...
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Full Gospel concert May 17 The Kevin Jones Family will be in concert at Full Gospel Chapel, 1010 McKoy St., Clinton, Friday, May 17, 7:30 p.m. Admission is free but a love offering will be taken.
Full Gospel concert May 17
The Kevin Jones Family will be in concert at Full Gospel Chapel, 1010 McKoy St., Clinton, Friday, May 17, 7:30 p.m. Admission is free but a love offering will be taken.
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Give your mother your greatest gift — time
How will you honor your mother on Mother’s Day? The second Sunday in May brings families together to pay tribute to mothers by: attending church, going out to eat, giving flowers, gifts, and creative cards that will melt mothers’ hearts. Card designers and writers have outdone themselves this year. Mother’s Day cards are plentiful, waiting to be plucked from the racks at giant retailers, drug stores, country stores, gas stations, even on li...
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The changelss Christ in a changing world
The writer of the book of Hebrews said, “Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever” (Heb. 13:8). It is a fact that we live in an ever changing world. It has been said that there are only two things that are sure; we must pay taxes and we must die. This has been shown to be wrong, for there are many who pay no taxes at all. Multitudes of the changes that have occurred, we have welcomed and could hardly live without them, for we...
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Do you really trust in the Lord?
Have you ever been through a situation and didn’t know what to do? Has it seemed like lately you have faced some of the most challenging trails while on this journey with Jesus? Could it be that you are at your breaking point, and if God does not speak, you could lose it? Proverb 3:5,6 says “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him and he shall direct thy paths.” Wh...
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Celebrating Brown's senior choir anniversary Donnie and the Voices of God's Untouchables of Fayetteville will perform at Brown's Chapel Missionary Baptist Church Sunday, May 5, at 3 p.m., during the celebration of their senior choir's anniversary. (Courtesy photo)
Celebrating Brown’s senior choir anniversary
Donnie and the Voices of God’s Untouchables of Fayetteville will perform at Brown’s Chapel Missionary Baptist Church Sunday, May 5, at 3 p.m., during the celebration of their senior choir’s anniversary.
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The shepherd’s psalm
With the exception of what is commonly called “The Lord’s Prayer”, there is probably not another passage of scripture as well known and as often memorized as the twenty-third psalm. Though many of the psalms portray war and struggle, the twenty-third psalm portrays absolute peace and tranquility of heart and soul. One can almost picture David, the young shepherd boy, sitting quietly in the evening while the flock is contented and safe in his ...
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Honoring and keeping promises to God
Are you a promise keeper? Making promises can be mere talk for those who never plan on keeping them but very serious for those who strive to keep each promise made. We all know folks who promise things and never follow through. Then, there are those precious people who keep their word and their promises through thick or thin. How would others rate you or me on being promise keepers? More importantly, do we honor and keep promises we make to G...
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Pictured after the Back Pack Buddies presentation are Lions Club Past President Dan Holland, speaker Jean Kunzman, Secretary Diane Westerbeek, Second Vice President Steve Cox and President Roger Williamson. (Courtesy photo)
Lions reach out to help kids through Back Pack Buddies
On Monday evening, April 15th, the Clinton Lions Club were pleased to have as their program, Jean Kunzman, director of Back Pack Buddies. Kunzman stated child hunger is a real issue not just nationally, statewide, but with children in our own local schools. Kunzman shared the following facts: • 80 percent of N.C. households with children and receiving food assistance don’t know where their next meal is coming from • 1 in 5 children go h...
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Janice Meyers was recognized as Honorary Alumnus of Mount Olive College. She is pictured with MOC Alumnus Bryan DeBose who presented the award. (Courtesy photo)
Meyers recognized as Honorary Alumnus of Mount Olive College
MOUNT OLIVE — During its annual Alumni Awards event Mount Olive College recognized Janice Meyers, site administrator of Mount Olive College at Wilmington, as an “Honorary Alumnus” of the college. The award was presented by MOC Alumnus Bryan DeBose. Meyers has worked for Mount Olive College since 1995. In a nominating Meyers for the Award Mount Olive College at Wilmington director Marna McMurry said the following: “In the 18 years since Mo...
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God’s greatest promise — eternal life
Are you a promise keeper? Have you ever made a promise to God and didn’t keep it? Do you say, “I promise” with little conviction for completion? God hears our pleas and promises when we are sick with diseases, sorrow, or situations that we can’t solve or handle on our own. Reflect on prayers to God seeking healing or delivery from horrible heartaches and hurdles that seemed impossible to overcome. Think of passionate promises made, with vows ...
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The promises of the cross
When you packed away your Easter baskets and decorations, did you keep the cross out so you can see it every day of the year? Walking from room to room in our home, I treasure crosses of all shapes and sizes given to me through the years. Several night light crosses light up our home day and night. Gold, cloth crosses on visitor’s envelopes at Emma Anderson Chapel at Topsail are designed to be pulled from the paper and worn on lapels. Wearing...
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Bottom left, Jimmy Nelson Tyndall stands beside the 1972 Ford he bought new 41 years ago. He still drives it around town. Bottom right is Jeff Testerman standing beside his daughter Brittney's 2006 Ford Mustang. (Savanna Pope/Sampson Independent)
Car show helping Owen Grove youth stay active
It was a fine day of sunshine and crisp spring air in Kitty Fork at Owen Grove PFWB Church last Saturday, April 6, as cars, trucks, and tractors all found a parking spot for their 3rd annual car, truck, and tractor show. Susie Strickland, event coordinator as well as wife of Owen Grove pastor Kim Strickland, couldn’t have been more pleased with the turnout of vehicles, as well as spectators. “Awesome. It was an awesome day,” she asserted....
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They all can’t be right
It is interesting that there are statements or phrases that we have heard all our life, yet we have never stopped to consider if they are true or not. We just accept them as being truth, for we have heard it all our lives. For instance, we have probably all heard the statement, “lightning never strikes the same place twice”. But, is that true? The answer is no! Video is available of lightning striking the WVAH TV tower in St. Albans, WV fifty...
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Being self-sufficient in God lacking today
Hebrews 5:12 says “For when the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which first principles of the oracles of GOD; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat.” To put this verse into words that you can understand, the writer is simply saying “you should be further advanced in Christ than you are.” Saints of God being “self sufficient” is what the writer is saying to the Hebrew people, tel...
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