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You Have Everything You Need
Luke 9:1–6 · Devotional From the series: The Savior of All — Learning to Trust Jesus Fully Imagine being told to leave your wallet, your phone, your bag — everything — at the door. No safety net. No backup plan. Just go. That is precisely what Jesus asked the twelve disciples to do when He sent them…
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Make Time To Be Still
I want to encourage you to focus on a spiritual principle that is true all year long, but that is especially necessary during this holiday season. The Christmas season is a joyful time for many, a heavy emotional time for others, and a very busy time for just about everybody. Our normal life and work…
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Advice for New Preachers
I thank God for new preachers! They are our hope for ongoing, next generation Gospel ministry. Those of us experienced in ministry have a responsibility to pour into the next generation, and create avenues for them to develop and use their spiritual gift and calling. I remember what it was like when I first began…
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Pastor’s Desire for 2014
As every year comes to a close, and I begin to look ahead and seek what God wants to do through Vandalia Baptist Temple, it is a daunting weight that comes over me. As senior pastor, I know that our congregation is looking to me for vision and direction; not one that I can personally…
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Challenging Your Faith In 2013
We know that when the new year is approaching, or has just begun, it is time to set goals for the coming year. This is especially true for those of us serving the Lord in ministry. But many times, for whatever reason, we fall back into neutral, repeat the same goals and objectives that we…
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Keys To Reaching Others For Christ
The vision of our local church is to build bridges to knowing Christ, maturing in Christ and reaching others for Christ. This third “ministry bridge” is the ultimate bridge we want to cross as Christians. But how? 1. Nurture your own relationship with Christ. If you are not in love with Jesus, passionately obeying and following Him, connected with fellow believers in…
Rick Washburn, Jr. 