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Apr 26

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  pastor_scott added a text contribution No One Knows

  Even Jesus said He did not know when He would be coming back. He said only His Father knew. Don't be fooled by silly prophets who claim to know when the Lord will return. They are liars. Your job is to be ready and always looking to grow each day. Do not depend on silly stories about Christ's return to give you hope. Let Jesus give you peace that passes all understanding. Read more »

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  pastor_scott added a text contribution You Can Fool Some Folks...

  Fooling the pastor can work. Fooling your friends can work. Trying to fool God is folly. He knows if you are ready or not and will prompt you through His Holy Spirit to let you know where you lack. For those who try to sneak in, he will say "I don't know you". Read more »

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  pastor_scott added a text contribution He Is Here

  When Jesus comes will we be standing at the ready, happy that we were prepared? Or, will we be rushing about trying to convince ourselves we can make it trying to find oil for our lamps? Those who were ready did not need to worry about the marriage feast. Likewise, we who are ready will not have to worry either. Read more »

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  pastor_scott added a text contribution You Can't Borrow Holiness

  Can we borrow spiritual growth from another? Certainly not. Yet, the story illustrates the fact that those who go through life not preparing for His coming will be sorely surprised at what they are lacking when what has been promised for centuries comes to pass. Read more »

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  pastor_scott added a text contribution How Are You Resting?

  Are you resting well knowing that you are prepared for his arrival? Or are there things that need to be taken care of before He comes? It's okay to rest when we've taken the proper measures to prepare. Read more »

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  pastor_scott added a text contribution Are You Prepared?

  Are we preparing ourselves for His coming? Are we making sure we are growing in faith as time goes by? If we are, we are filling our "lamps". Read more »

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  pastor_scott added a text contribution Who is Who?

  At the beginning of this story, Jesus tell us about the ten virgins. In the beginning, all were the same, at least on the outside. That will all change as the story unfolds. How many people are in our churches who do not have their "lamps" at the ready for His coming? Read more »

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