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In my last post I mentioned that marriage is a great adventure because God is its designer and sustainer. Take a look at Genesis 2:20 – 22 for a moment and consider all that God did for Adam. God realized that Adam needed a companion that would fulfill his life and bring him earthly Read more
March 28, 2012 in Pastor's Blog by rich baley
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My youngest daughter’s boyfriend came to me recently to ask for my (our) blessing to be married. You can only imagine the emotions that went through my heart and mind. Is he worthy enough for such a wonderful treasure? This is our baby; this becomes official ‘empty nest’ time for Diane and me. As a Read more
March 21, 2012 in Pastor's Blog by rich baley
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I don’t know about you, but every year I enjoy the NFL playoffs. My team has never made it to the Super Bowl; please forgive me, but I am a Browns fan, yet I find someone to root for. The lure for me is not the underdog or even the favorite, but character. I like to Read more
January 19, 2012 in Pastor's Blog by rich baley
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Matt Maher sings a song about the fact that after salvation he could ‘walk in a new state of mind.’ This came to my heart one day as I was in a hospital elevator headed to visit one of the members of our church. Suddenly, just before the doors closed, a very harried and upset Read more
January 11, 2012 in Pastor's Blog by rich baley
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God shares with us in Jeremiah 29:11 & 13 these words, “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for wholeness and not evil, to give you a future and a hope. You will seek me and find me. When you seek me with all your heart.” (ESV) As I read this recently, I Read more
January 6, 2012 in Pastor's Blog by rich baley
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As I was reading Psalm 139 recently, I was humbled and embarrassed by the thought that there are times when I take my Lord’s presence for granted. As I thought through the number of Bible Saints that fell into the same trap and failed Spiritually a chill went through me. My hearts cry is delight myself in the presence of my Lord Read more
January 2, 2012 in Pastor's Blog by rich baley
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