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3.    Understanding How to Be Filled with the Holy Spirit Understanding how to be filled with the Holy Spirit started the engine of my...

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Someone asked, “Why can’t I find peace in my life?” or in other words, “How can I find peace within myself?” Tudorache Gabriel answered,...

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My Best Sermon Was Playing Lazarus Acting is bringing a character to life. I preached a sermon on Lazarus in about ten churches. It was a...

On March 3rd, I began my 27th year of coaching throwing events at my local high school. We had a coach’s meeting on February 26th. The...

Life is full of choices, both big and small. As believers, we often wonder, how do I know if I’m making the right decision?  The good...

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