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A tribute to a loyal friend and brother, Brad Russell, and a reminder of the comfort and guidance provided by Jesus and the Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit: Our Comforter and Friend

ByTerry Martin November 20, 2023September 13, 2023

On Saturday August 5, 2023, I attended the funeral of my friend and brother, Brad Russell. An excerpt from Brad’s obituary stated, “Because of Brad’s dedication to the will of our heavenly Father, he was a wise, fierce and loyal protector of his wife, children, parents, siblings and entire family.” In my personal conversations and…

Satisfaction in completing tasks mimics God's satisfaction in His creation. Sin defiles what God made, separates us from Him, and damages us.

We Are His Workmanship

ByBlake Stanley September 15, 2023July 14, 2023

Have you ever completed a task, reached a goal, or built something you looked back upon with some satisfaction? Not a feeling of pride or lifting yourself up but just a feeling of satisfaction. Maybe it’s part of your home that you renovated or improved. It could be an object that you built or sewed….

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The Holy Spirit: Our Comforter and Friend

We Are His Workmanship

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