News & Features
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Is there a reason for everything?
- by Jamie Johnson
Inspired by the question from a dear, deep-thinking soul, I ponder a response to the question of if there is a reason for everything.
(November 20, 2025) - by Jamie Johnson
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Jesus paid it all
- by Jesus talks
- (November 18, 2025)
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If God is all-loving and perfect, how can there be hell?
- by Jamie Johnson
Inspired by the question from a dear, deep-thinking soul, I ponder a response to the question of how there can be hell if God is an all-loving and perfect Creator.
(October 15, 2025) - by Jamie Johnson
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Obligation
- from Truth For Life, the Bible-teaching ministry of Alistair Begg
Does freedom mean behaving however and believing what we want as long as no one is harmed? Alistair Begg explains in this July 2024 sermon why this isn't the case and why true freedom is found in restrictions.
(September 17, 2025) - from Truth For Life, the Bible-teaching ministry of Alistair Begg
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What Jesus wants
- by unknown
- (August 19, 2025)
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Vader Van de Verloren
- by Jamie Johnson
A poem, which symbolically processes the experience of the father of the prodigal son during his son's absence.
(August 2, 2025) - by Jamie Johnson
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Make a Change
- by Jamie Johnson
Is your life pointing others to Christ? Is it time to make a change?
(June 3, 2025) - by Jamie Johnson
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Listening for God's Voice
- by Brent Hackett, Our Daily Bread Ministries
What noises are crowding in on your life? How can you listen for God's voice in your busy world?
(May 1, 2025) - by Brent Hackett, Our Daily Bread Ministries
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Tetelestai
- various sources, compiled by Jamie Johnson
Among Jesus' last words on the cross are "It is finished." Translated in Greek, it is the word τετέλεσται (tetelestai) and there is rich meaning and application in what Jesus said.
(April 15, 2025) - various sources, compiled by Jamie Johnson
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"The good news is not a message of 'Do your best...'"
- by Alistair Begg
- (April 13, 2025)
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Religion doesn't save. Jesus does.
- (April 13, 2025)
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The Man on the Middle Cross
- from Truth For Life, the Bible-teaching ministry of Alistair Begg
Our hope is in the Man on the Middle Cross.
(April 1, 2025) - from Truth For Life, the Bible-teaching ministry of Alistair Begg
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Vessels of Grace
- by Jamie Johnson
God offers His grace to you, but also through you. We are called to be vessels to receive His grace and walk in the Spirit and to walk in the Spirit and administer His grace.
(March 4 and 10, 2025) - by Jamie Johnson
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Comfort and Encourage
- by Jamie Johnson
A look at comfort and encouragement.
(February 8, 2025) - by Jamie Johnson
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What is Hope?
- by Jamie Johnson
Hope in Christ -- hope in God and His promises -- is not wishful thinking as if saying, "I hope this happens." Rather, it is trusting what He says and expecting that it will indeed happen.
(February 8, 2025) - by Jamie Johnson
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Sayings
- by Jamie Johnson
There are lots of sayings that sound good, but they are worth evaluating. Let's consider some of them.
(January 28, 2025) - by Jamie Johnson
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The Wicked and the Righteous
- a quote from David Guzik with some words from Jamie Johnson
A quote from David Guzik contrasting the wicked and the righteous with some words from Jamie Johnson.
(January 19, 2025) - a quote from David Guzik with some words from Jamie Johnson
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Suffering and Trials
- by Jamie Johnson
When things are going well, life feels like it's going well. However, what happens when things aren't going well, when life does not feel like it is going well?
(January 14, 2025) - by Jamie Johnson
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Beyond the First Two Decades: 2024
- 2024 Highlights of this Web Site.
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Virgin Birth
- by Jamie Johnson
The virgin birth is a miracle of Christmas. Do the naysayers have anything of substance to say?
(December 17, 2024) - by Jamie Johnson
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Taste and See
- by Jamie Johnson
Why beg for what the world offers, when God offers something better?
(December 3, 2024) - 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.
Learn a little more about me by clicking here.
- Beacon Deacon (beakndeakn@aol.com, James "Jamie" Johnson)
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