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Daily visits with God is just what the title implies. These are the records of the author's personal visits with God through His Word. As these records began to build the author sensed the need to collect them in order and make them available. Volume 1 includes those Daily visits that focus in the poetical books of the Old Testament: Job through the Song of Solomon. These short records are laid out in Biblical order that they might be used as -Devotional thoughts -Bible study helps or -Sermon starters

Enjoy Larry the Yellow Lab’s adventures as he visits the farm. A fun and fast moving book for children four years and younger. Larry the yellow lab, visits farmer same. He sees a rabbit, ducks, sleeps in a barn and explores the garden.

A series of lessons going through Philippians chapter by chapter. A worksheet is included at the end of each lesson.

The Foot of the Cross It was the most remarkable day in mankind's history! God, who became flesh and dwelt among man, now hung on the Roman government's most cruel form of capital punishment, a cross. Though His accusers could find nothing for which He was guilty still they had agreed; He must die. Though Pilate, the Roman governor whose duty it was to maintain peace in Israel had found no fault in Him, he only washed his hands of the affair and let the Sanhedrin have their way. And multitudes of people were on hand in Jerusalem to observe this destiny changing affair. What was their ...

After the Apostle's scathing rebuke to the church in his first letter, Paul was relieved to hear that they had responded well. They had repented. They had corrected their errors. They had received his message as it truly was, from God. They had, but not all. There remained in the church a segment who challenged Paul's authority as an apostle. 2 Corinthians is a celebration of the victories an instruction on giving and a confrontation with the Judaizers. The message is as relevant today as it was two thousand years ago.

In 1984 my little family, consisting of myself and my wife, who was pregnant with our firstborn son, moved to Astoria Oregon. I had heard of two families in the city who were praying for someone to come plant a New Testament Baptist Church. The evening we arrived in town, I met two others. While all four families would have said they were independent, fundamental Baptists, they were as different as night and day. One of those families in particular held to doctrinal positions that were strange to me and the rest of us. They derived those doctrines, to a large extent, from some typology out ...

This is an intentionally fictional account of the American Revolutionary War traitor, Benedict Arnold. I have taken what I could learn from the historical records and woven a fictional story around those records. In fact, there are lessons to be learned from this man. Success is not always a sign of greatness. Success without humility might lead to a terrible fall. The pursuit of happiness and the pursuit of success are not often the same. Choose wisely. The Bible tells us, Proverbs 14:12 (KJV), "There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death." The ...

Daily Visits with God

Among enthusiastic Christians, controversy often arises. Should true Christians celebrate Christmas? First, there is the issue of the date.Some accuse the date of being pagan in origin. We do not know the exact date Jesus was born, and perhaps God didn't want us to know so we wouldn't make too much of it. "It's not the baby on the manger," they would say, "but the Saviour on the Cross that is important." Second is the issue of Santa ClausI recently heard a man say that the damnable doctrine of the Nicolaitans was the celebration of Christmas and that the name "Saint Nicolas" comes from the ...

"Scout's Farm Adventures: A Heartwarming Tale of Friendship and Discovery" Embark on a captivating journey with Scout the mini horse and his delightful crew of farm animal friends! In "Scout's Farm Adventures," readers of all ages are invited to join Scout, Clover, Daisy, Oliver, Oscar, the Feathered Four, Tilly, and Cola as they navigate the twists and turns of life on the farm. As the sun rises over the rolling hills, Scout and his friends come to life with their individual talents and unique personalities. From the playful antics of Clover and Daisy to the mischievous escapades of Oliver...

Title:** Devotional Notes through the Book of Philemon **Description:** In "Devotional Notes through the Book of Philemon," author Marvin McKenzie takes you on a profound journey through the often-overlooked Epistle to Philemon, unveiling rich spiritual insights and practical wisdom. In this short but impactful letter, the Apostle Paul writes to Philemon, addressing themes of faith, forgiveness, and Christian relationships within the context of a specific situation. Marvin McKenzie skillfully unpacks the timeless teachings found in this letter, revealing their relevance for modern believers...

2020 came and I began to pray for reviving. I can’t say I know why, but I began waking up around midnight each night to pray that God would give us “a little reviving.” One night, around the middle of January, I said to God in one of those midnight prayer meetings, “Whatever you need to break in us that we might see a little reviving, I give you permission.” Wow, I could have never guessed how God would answer that! 2020 has provided us, not only with the normal things everyone has been dealing with such as: COVID-19, assembly restrictions, economic troubles, and a massive shift ...

Almost all thinking people know that this world is approaching some sort of climax. And people want to know the conclusion of this climax. The Bible is the only credible document that claims to answer man’s questions about human future. Christians should always remember that the book of Revelation is no mere speculation. It is the written record where God, Who knows no time, Who sees the future as the presentTells us what will happen in our future It is not a prediction. It is a record.

I am excited! There are few subjects that get debated as often as does that of repentance. Christians, even those who claim to be of like faith and practice (I mean independent, fundamental Baptists) split hairs and churches over it. The word repentance, in one form or the other, is found one hundred twelve times in the Bible. That’s plenty of material to discover what God has to say on the subject. This book is an attempt to do just that. If you are looking for me to give you all the answers on the doctrine of repentance, I am afraid you will be disappointed. I have my opinions, ...

I first began the series of messages that make up this book in the early 1990's. Our church's Bible Institute was doing very well but I had difficulty finding the types of materials I wanted to teach our students. There were Bible survey books available to be sure. None were the sort I was looking for, something that would give a survey rather than a lot of detail, and something that would be devotional at the same time. It was during those days I began preparing and preaching these messages. It is my prayer that the form and style of the book will be inspirational and helpful to you and ...

Simple guides for personal and family devotions.

Born out of more than two years study, the material here presented was originally given as a series of lessons for the author's adult Sunday school class. The reader will find here seventy four chapters covering each of the major portions of every chapter of the gospel according to John. Pastor Marvin McKenzie has forty years of pastoral ministry. This study will provide deep understanding of the book of John. At the same time the student of the Bible will find the lessons simple and devotional in style. Pastor McKenzie uses a strong outline style that helps the reader to follow through the...

Building Up YourselvesHow To Maintain a Faithful Walk with God? Consistent, regular, daily visits with God are key to growing in the faith. This book offers suggestions to maintain that faithfulness. How To Connect a Walk With God to Ministry to OthersChristianity cannot be lived in isolation. This book offers ideas to turn the Christian walk into a ministry to others. How to Grow in Thankfulness to God and ManThis book gives suggestions for recognizing the ministries of the Lord and others on our behalf. All Scripture is from the King James Version of the Bible. About The Author Marvin ...

The Daily Visits Series is a collection of devotions written over more than fifteen years. These brief studies, collected together, now form a simple commentary of specific portions of the Word of God. My prayer is that they may be helpful to the reader for Personal devotions Bible study or perhaps Sermon starter ideas.

This is a chapter by chapter study of the book of Genesis. Each chapter was prepared originally as a message delivered to the congreghation I am privileded to pastor. The work is devotional in nature. Every chapter is covered with some covered more thoroughly than others.