News & Features
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Do Not Be Afraid
- by Jamie Johnson
Those in Christ face trials. We must surrender and trust Him during the trials. Yet, we may be afraid. Why do we suffer? Is there hope?
(December 5, 2023) - by Jamie Johnson
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Words of Wisdom: Luke
- by Jamie Johnson
The latest of short devotions from each book of the Bible, this time from Luke.
(December 5, 2023) - by Jamie Johnson
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Life is short... Eternity is long...
- by Genito S. Sebuala via Alistair Begg: Truth For Life Ministry: Appreciation Page
- (November 15, 2023)
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Fires
- by Walk FM
- (November 15, 2023)
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Words of Wisdom: Mark
- by Jamie Johnson
The latest of short devotions from each book of the Bible, this time from Mark.
(November 14, 2023) - by Jamie Johnson
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Words of Wisdom: Matthew
- by Jamie Johnson
The latest of short devotions from each book of the Bible, this time from Matthew.
(October 24, 2023) - by Jamie Johnson
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Tempted to Despair
- by Jamie Johnson
We often think other things when we think of temptation, but despair is something we can be tempted with, too. We will face hardship. Jesus said we'd have trouble in this world, but I am reminded that as I endure hardship, I must remember the risen Christ. As we suffer, we must have the perspective He had and walk obediently and have hope in Him in the midst of it.
(October 6, 2023) - by Jamie Johnson
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You are not too dirty for God to cleanse...
- Watchman Ezekiel
- (September 22, 2023)
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Have you turned your back on Jesus? ...
- Excerpt from a sermon by James Howdyshell
- (September 19, 2023)
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Words of Wisdom: Malachi
- by Jamie Johnson
The latest of short devotions from each book of the Bible, this time from Malachi.
(September 19, 2023) - by Jamie Johnson
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Please don't stop loving and serving God ...
- by William Pollock
- (September 17, 2023)
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Words of Wisdom: Zechariah
- by Jamie Johnson
The latest of short devotions from each book of the Bible, this time from Zechariah.
(September 12, 2023) - by Jamie Johnson
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Words of Wisdom:
Zephaniah and Haggai- by Jamie Johnson
The latest of short devotions from each book of the Bible, this time from Zephaniah and Haggai.
(August 8 and 22, 2023) - by Jamie Johnson
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A Selfless Prayer from the sermon
"I Bow My Knees"- by Alistair Begg
"'I bow my knees.' And I'd like to consider it along three lines. The first is to notice that the prayer is selfless. Is selfless. That almost goes without saying, doesn't it? Because prayer is essentially selfless. A self-assured person is not going to pray. There's no need to; got it covered. A self-righteous person is not going to pray, particularly prayers of confession. But the person who knows their heart before God, who knows the depth of their need before God, when they bow their knees before God, it is an expression of selflessness."
(July 27, 2023) - by Alistair Begg
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Believe in the Lord Jesus ...
- Below words by Alistair Begg
"Will you not believe in Christ? Will you not lay down the arms of your rebellion? Will you not believe what He says: that you can't be so stinking rotten that He cant save you, or that you can't be so wonderfully good that you don't need saved?"
(July 25, 2023) - Below words by Alistair Begg
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Words of Wisdom
- by Jamie Johnson
Short devotions from each book of the Bible, which I've shared with the local Trail Life troop since fall 2022 and going forward.
(Updated June 20, 6 and May 16, 2023.
Original post: May 9, 2023) - by Jamie Johnson
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You're not too ... for God to ...
- by Shane Pruitt
- (May 6, 2023)
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Prepared to Abide
- David Guzik
"If your Christianity is making you miserable ...-- all the time -- if it's making you constantly miserable, you're doing it wrong. Now if your Christianity is never making you miserable, youre probably doing it wrong as well. Isn't that true? Isnt that time when our connection with God should make us say, 'Lord, I need you. I'm nothing without you. I need you to forgive me. I'm a broken, destitute person apart from you. I need you, Jesus.' There's a time when a proper relationship with God brings us to desperation, but, friends, that's never where God wants to leave us. He wants to fill us." -- David Guzik, from his sermon "Prepared to Abide"
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(posted April 4, 2023) - David Guzik
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Knowing the Bible is one thing. Knowing the Author is another.
- by iBelieve.com
- (March 3, 2023)
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To the Rock
- by Jamie Johnson
Overwhelmed? There is hope. May we go to the Rock higher than us.
(February 24, 2023) - by Jamie Johnson
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Bible Study Tool
- by Jamie Johnson
This tool written by Jamie Johnson allows one to enter a Bible verse and it generates various links to helpful Bible Study sites and tools.
(February 14, 2022) - by Jamie Johnson
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Full of Yourself
- by Jamie Johnson
In a sense, we are to be full of ourselves, but as Christians, we are not to be full of our old nature.
(January 1, 2023) - by Jamie Johnson
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Introduction |
Welcome to the Beacon Deacon Web Site! First and foremost, Jesus is my reason for life. If you have any questions about Him, e-mail me. Look at the prophecy fulfilled in Jesus Christ!
This site has several sub-pages. Beacon Deacon's Bandland has links to pages of various Christian bands such as Petra, DC Talk and Newsboys as well as links to newer bands and Christian radio. Helpful Links have links to helpful sites including computer help, web design, and search engines, even to find that long lost friend). Links of Interest include links regarding amusement, genealogy, games, history, and entertainment. Ministries include localized, national, international, and online ministries as well as a link to an online Bible. Personal Home Pages include links to web pages of friends and of a personal nature. Psychology Links include various links to research in or learn more about counseling and psychology. The Ichthus Library includes downloadable files about the Bible as well as theology, issues, history, evidence, apologetics, personal works, and more!
Finally, I include links regarding struggles: The first regards pornography. There are many who struggle with this. I hope this link offers encouragement in the struggle with this issue. The second link is for those who struggle with singleness. Even though I am happily married now, I endured years of struggling with singleness and I don't want to forget those who continue to struggle.
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