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The Mouth of a Fool

Posted on September 7, 2017 by Joe Chambers

When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but the prudent are restrained in speech. Proverbs 10:19 Look back on your years as far back as you can. What were the most breathtaking, exhilarating, emotion-producing 300 seconds you ever experienced? … Continue reading →

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The Triumph of the Lamb

Posted on August 28, 2017 by Joe Chambers

They have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb     and by the word of their testimony, for they did not cling to life even in the face of death. 12 Rejoice then, you heavens     and those who dwell in them! … Continue reading →

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For Crying Out Loud!

Posted on August 21, 2017 by Joe Chambers

But why dost thou judge thy brother? or why dost thou set at nought thy brother? for we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ. ~ Saint Paul Often folks who come to church irritate me. You know … Continue reading →

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Kingdom Bringers

Posted on August 15, 2017 by Joe Chambers

Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.~ Jesus Lynette and I were visiting the Plymouth Plantation in Massachusetts a few years ago and had an interesting encounter with one of the actors that … Continue reading →

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The Wisdom of Weakness

Posted on August 8, 2017 by Joe Chambers

Our society is doing a good job of producing seniors, but not elders. ~ James Houston I stand six feet four inches tall and weigh north of two hundred and fifty pounds. When I was a young man I took … Continue reading →

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Fighting Fire with Prayer

Posted on July 3, 2017 by Joe Chambers

You are not a God who delights in wickedness; evil will not sojourn with you. He denigrates women and advocates violence toward those who dare to oppose him. O Lord, your tolerance of this evil causes my heart to break. … Continue reading →

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The Proof

Posted on June 5, 2017 by Joe Chambers

Unless I see in His hands… St. Thomas “If life doesn’t break your heart at least once a day, that shows a real lack of imagination.” ~ Garrison Keillor Back in the summer of 2013 my church in the Pacific … Continue reading →

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Pray Your Tears

Posted on May 22, 2017 by Joe Chambers

About ten years ago I got a phone call that no one ever wants to get. My wife called me to tell me that my nephew and youngest son Caleb’s best friend, Josh Bixler, had put a handgun to his … Continue reading →

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These Boots are Made for Preaching

Posted on May 20, 2017 by Joe Chambers

“Come, I will show you the bride, the Lamb’s wife.” Revelation 21:9 Ellsworth looked down at my feet after hearing me preach for the first time and said, “A man who isn’t afraid to wear cowboy boots in the pulpit … Continue reading →

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The Meeting

Posted on May 15, 2017 by Joe Chambers

“Peace to you! As the Father has sent Me, I also send you.” ~ Jesus For many generations, when parents would tuck their children in at night, they would have them say a little prayer. Many of you know this … Continue reading →

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