Allen Jones

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I Feel Like Going Home

Cloudy skies are rolling in And not a friend around to help me From all the places I have been And I feel like going home…~Unknown Many times, we deal with troubles and trials so much we feel all doors are closed. Job 14:1 says, “Man who is born of woman is of few days …

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What Will They Say About Me?

Just as you, I have attended several funerals recently of friends & family, as well as, brothers & sisters in Christ. Leading up to the memorial, we often read a snip it of our loved one’s life in the local newspaper. The last several weeks has lead me to this question, “What will they say …

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A Better Way (Seek Christ, Know Peace)

It is not news to anyone that our world and country are dealing with conflict in all facets of life. All of our senses are being inundated with calls for confrontation instead of pleas for peace. As a whole, our thought process has become skewed when it comes to dealing with things we do not …

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Serving the Lord, Making an Impact

Serving the Lord creates so many opportunities to bring guidance, unity, and direction to those around us. When Moses died, we see a transition of power. For decades, Joshua had served as Moses’ assistant. Now, God was directing Joshua to lead the children of Israel. Joshua 1:1-5 says, “After the death of Moses the servant …

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Do You Have Room For Jesus?

Even though we have moved into the digital age, I continue to use a “paper planner.” I like being able to write thoughts, ideas, and make plans while turning pages. Each little block on a calendar represents 24 hours. As we write & plan on each block, do we make room for Jesus? We see …

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Let’s Choose Growth!

When we grow, we increase! When we increase, we abound! When we abound, we please our Lord! I Corinthians 15:58 says, “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.” We are expected to be “fruit bearers” according …

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When Tomorrow Begins Without Me

I attended a funeral for one of my first cousins on a cold afternoon a few years ago. The preacher who officiated the funeral also offered remarks at the graveside. As he began talking at the cemetery he said, “I wonder what the weather will be like on the day of my funeral. I have …

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I Want to Start A Conversation That Will Bring People To Christ, Do You?

Let’s add another tool to your toolbox… Our words can enrage or encourage. Our words matter! God, in His wisdom, saw that words are the mode for which humanity would learn about the relationship He desires to have with us. Romans 10:17 says, “So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of …

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Is Life Fair?

This past Friday night, our high school football team’s season ended like it has ended over the last several years, with a defeat. When you lose a game during the playoffs, your season is finished. It has been the pattern over the years the opponent who hands us the loss during the playoffs are usually …

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Thankful for Jesus

This week, we will gather with friends, family, and loved ones to “give thanks” for our blessings, reflect on the past, and remember those who are no longer with us. As we gather, may we continue to be thankful for Jesus Christ. May we be mindful of the sacrifice He made for us, remember our …

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