Author: vancecrains
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Relationship Restoration (Part 3 of a sermon series called “Restoration” at First Church Coral Spring on March 19, 2017)
Let me tell you about a relationship in my life that’s been broken for some time, but has recently been restored… We had been very close – enjoying lots of time together, traveling together. We’d had highs and lows before, but we’d always managed to fix them – or at…
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Learning to Listen…
My Harley Davidson (2000 FLHRC) came with an electronic fuel injection system, that has always caused me problems. At least annually, the fuel injectors have gotten out-a-whack (that’s a technical term), requiring weeks in the repair shop. Every time, the mechanics have explained that there were problems with the EFI used…
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The Feast Day of St. Patrick
A prayer for the Feast Day of St. Patrick… God our Father, you sent Saint Patrick to preach your glory to the people of Ireland. By the help of his prayers, may all Christians proclaim your love to all men. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who…
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Brotherhood
I’m currently reading through the Old Testament book 1 Samuel. Much of 1 Samuel tells the story of the rise of David, from boy-shepherd to shepherd-king of Israel. David’s story includes his close friendship with Jonathan. Chapter 18 says that these two men felt an immediate bond, and that Jonathan,…
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I wept today…
I wept today. A lot. If you don’t know me well, that might surprise you. But, if you’ve known me long enough, that probably does NOT come as a big surprise. I’m a sensitive guy, and I’ve been known to cry easily, publicly. But, honestly, I haven’t cried for a…
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See Me Through
I was recently given an incredible new worship CD, called, “Able”, by Newspring Worship (Thanks Carol!). I highly recommend it! The second song on the CD is “See Me Through.” The lyrics are… When the worries of the world are on me Your Spirit breathes and leave me longing For…
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Keep It In The Lines, People!
Most places I’ve lived have only required a a single, solid, 4-inch line to separate parking spaces. I’ve never noticed that to be insufficient to guide people safely into a parking spot. But, in Coral Springs, FL, a single line isn’t sufficient. We have boxes – approximately a foot wide…
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“Restored Hearts” (Sermon preached on Sunday, March 12, 2017, at First Church Coral Springs, as the second sermon in a series called “Restoration”)
In the NIV Bible, the word “heart” appears over 700 times. In the old King James version, “heart” appears over 800 times. And, according the Bible “hearts” perform an amazing array of functions, including… · Hearts love, of course. · Hearts also lust, change, turn away, and falter. · …
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Unexpected Encounters
This morning, I was thinking about Jesus’ encounter with the Samaritan woman at Jacob’s Well, in John 4. The woman had come to the well, at midday, to fetch water. She certainly didn’t expect to find Jesus there. But, that unexpected encounter changed her life. I didn’t grow up in…
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There is a Balm in Gilead…
This is what the Lord says… Since my people are crushed, I am crushed; I mourn, and horror grips me. Is there no balm in Gilead? Is there no physician there? Why then is there no healing for the wound of my people? (Jeremiah 8:4, 21-22) In Biblical times, Gilead was known for…
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