Sunday School Lesson
Find your hope in Jesus Christ
Rev. James Temples
      2 Kings 25:1,2,5-7 Lamentations 3:25-33, 53- 58 It seems to be difficult for some individuals to grasp the fact of consequences. This "result of an action or process" (Webster) does not seem to fit into the plans of a self-centered life. It is easy for one to desire this fact to be carried o...
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The Gospel Truth
'Blessed are the merciful, full of mercy ...'
Dr. Charles F. DeVane Jr. First Baptist Church
      Jesus' original audience had lost their sense of mercy. The Romans had risen to power by showing no mercy. The Pharisees ruled the religious world by demanding their brand of justice instead of God's tender mercy. Mercy was for wimps. That is, until Jesus said what he said in Matthew 5:7.
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Let the Bible Speak
Measuring with God's yardstick
Robert Argersinger, Hentown Church of Christ
      When we want to measure something correctly the use of a ruler, yard stick or a tape measure is very helpful. These items are standards of authority to tell what the correct measurement is. The Bible is God's yardstick, pattern and standard to measure our lives by. The authority for what one does...
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Other Voices
Letting your light shine
Gary Toole
      Benjamin Franklin wanted street lighting in his home town, but rather than trying to convince the town folk, he just became a shining example. Each night, he would trim his wick, fill his lantern and hang it outside his house on a post. Those walking along the street with pot holes appreciated th...
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IN MEMORY
      In loving memory Emma Jean Brown April 30, 1970 - Aug. 5, 2004 "Miss Me, But Let Me Go" Author Unknown When I come to the end of the road, and the sun has set for me, I want no rites in a gloom-filled room. Why cry for a soul set free? Miss me a little - but not too long, and not with you...
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THANKS
      The family of Katelyn Grace Dennard would like to express their appreciation to the entire community of Blakely for all of the love and support shown to them during the loss of our precious baby. Thank you for all your prayers, cards, visits, flowers, food, gifts and acts of kindness shown to o...
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CHURCH NEWS
      Shiloh M.B. Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church will have their annual revival Aug. 13 through Aug. 17 at 7:30 p.m. Rev. Solomon Lyles Jr. of Albany will be the guest speaker. Everyone is invited to attend. New Hope Baptist New Hope Baptist Church will host movie night, Saturday, Aug. 11 at 6:30...
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