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Gideon: Cowardice to Courage
- by Steve Draper
Hear how God moved in the life of Gideon from cowardice to courageous:
(February 2, 2021) - by Steve Draper
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Apo Stahl Johnthree and the Salonians
- by Jamie Johnson
A short story written in honor of the 25th Anniversary of The Beacon Deacon Web Site:
"Fragments of paper with handwritten words. That's all they were -- strange things to see in these times of no books, little paper, and even less who can write ... under the rule of The Unity."
(January 7, 2021) - by Jamie Johnson
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Beyond the First Two Decades: 2020
- 2020 Highlights of this Web Site.
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Hope in Uncertain Times
- by Jamie Johnson
We are fickle people. We think that a new event or circumstance will fix everything. Often it only reveals further areas that need repair. Our hope should not be in temporal circumstance or things of earth.
(December 27, 2020) - by Jamie Johnson
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He's more interested in capturing hearts
- quote from Ruth Chou Simons
- (December 1, 2020)
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The Voice
- by Jamie Johnson
There are a lot of voices these days -- voices in the culture, voices in classrooms, voices in the media and on the Internet, voices of people and even our own voices. Sometimes the voices are repeating, ruminating reels of ruin. Sometimes they bring discouragement and fear. Sometimes they bring falsehood. What voices are you listening to?
(November 25, 2020) - by Jamie Johnson
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- "First, before I am white, before I am black, I am a child of God. We stand at the foot of the cross on equal ground. There is no oppressed and oppressor at the foot of the cross. ... Am I woke? No, but I do believe that there is something greater than being woke and that is the truth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ."
- Monique Duson, Founder, The Center for Biblical Unity - "First, before I am white, before I am black, I am a child of God. We stand at the foot of the cross on equal ground. There is no oppressed and oppressor at the foot of the cross. ... Am I woke? No, but I do believe that there is something greater than being woke and that is the truth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ."
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I am... He is ...
- DUDEronomy
- (September 10, 2020)
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God & Happiness
- by Dr. Kathy Koch
- (August 26, 2020)
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What do you follow?
- photo by Jamie Johnson
- (August 16, 2020)
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The Spoon
- (July 22, 2020)
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Walking with Coffee
- by Jamie Johnson
When you walk with coffee, do you focus on if it spills or on your destination? When you walk with Christ, do you focus on your troubles or do you focus on Him?
(July 11, 2020) - by Jamie Johnson
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And He has imputed His righteousness to us. Thank you Lord from a forgiven sinner always in need of your grace.
- Words from Jamie Johnson with image from Milko Milkov post on Charles Spurgeon Appreciation Page
- (July 7, 2020)
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Just-in-Case Idols
- by Mike Wittmer, Our Daily Bread
"Where is your trust? Back-up idols are still idols. Thank God for His many gifts, and tell Him youre not relying on any of them. Your faith is riding entirely on Him."
(June 16, 2020) - by Mike Wittmer, Our Daily Bread
- Our Times: The difficulties in our nation
- Heard this in church given the difficulties going on in our nation that this is a time for repentance, revival and compassion.
- (June 15, 2020)
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The Sorrows of Minneapolis: A Prayer for Our City
- by John Piper
From Beacon Deacon: In the wake of the George Floyd tragedy and the tragedies that have both preceded and followed it... It's a prayer not only for the city, but also for what it represents: the broken nation, broken culture and broken people. Injustice and oppression are real. May we do better.- (May 30, 2020)
- by John Piper
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Overcoming Worry | Discovery Series
- by David C. Egner
- (April 25, 2020)
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God hears, cares and invites
- by Xochitl Dixon
- (March 25, 2020)
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Daniel's response when faced with a circumstance outside of his control
- (March 15, 2020)
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Amidst the Coronavirus and locust outbreak.... and all things, God's Word says, "Do not worry..."
- Photo by Jamie Johnson
- (March 13, 2020)
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Persuaded in the Love of God
- (March 7, 2020)
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Erring on the side of love?
- by Jamie Johnson
True love is framed in the truth, not divorced from it. Have compassion for the broken. Meet with them, put an arm around them, be a listening ear, extend grace, but don't taint the compassion into something else by celebrating the brokenness. By all means love, but don't compromise God's truth and condone sin in attempting to do so. Many have embraced a cultural definition of "love" and divorced it from God's holiness.
(February 29, 2020) - by Jamie Johnson
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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.
Learn a little more about me by clicking here.
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