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Amazing Grace
by: Don Carmichael
04/14/2025
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Some of the most amazing things we witness are the tender moments and touches of humanity. People helping people, so counter to the “other side” of us, looking after ourselves to the point of disregard of the welfare of others; counter to God’s proclamations of love and respect.In His hometown, “Jesus was amazed at their unbelief,” limiting the possible opportunities for miracles. God revealed this heart-thought, “I will rejoice over Jerusalem and delight in My people.”...
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FBC Spring Celebration
by: Don Carmichael
04/12/2025
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What a Saturday morning! Thanks to Brittany's for allowing us to participate in the community event!
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I'm Good...
by: Don Carmichael
04/05/2025
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I’ve heard both you and me say it, “I’m good.” But what does that mean? Does it mean yes or no or both? I might have been knocked off of my horse, so to speak, or had the “wind” knocked out of me, but I’m ok, we would say. Or we would say, “I’m good,” meaning we don’t want any attention. If we’re saying “I’m good “ as a state of righteousness, then on whose dime, mine? One active Biblical writer stated frankly, “I no longer count on my own righteousness through obeyi...
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I'm good...
by: Don Carmichael
04/05/2025
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I’ve heard both you and me say it, “I’m good.” But what does that mean? Does it mean yes or no or both? I might have been knocked off of my horse, so to speak, or had the “wind” knocked out of me, but I’m ok, we would say. Or we would say, “I’m good,” meaning we don’t want any attention. If we’re saying “I’m good “ as a state of righteousness, then on whose dime, mine? One active Biblical writer stated frankly, “I no longer count on my own righteousness through obeyi...
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Be All You Can Be!
by: Don Carmichael
03/31/2025
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An admirable slogan from our US Army! Be all you can be; and at the end of this first quarter of this new year! Is there any limit? Are there any barriers? Any impossibilities? How do be all we can be to go beyond ourselves, other than to harness (discipline) ourselves and hitch to that which is beyond, which includes our hopes and dreams.Jesus tells us today to go beyond being all you can be by remaining in Him. “Remain in Me, and I will remain in you. For a branch...
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Temptations
by: Don Carmichael
03/24/2025
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Just curious. Have you ever felt you’re the only one that has been where you have been while on a down swing or overwhelmed? The prophet Elijah comes to my mind. “Elijah replied to God, “I have zealously served You, LORD God Almighty. But the people of Israel have broken their covenant with You, torn down Your altars, and killed every one of Your prophets. I am the only one left, and now they are trying to kill me, too.” He even said it twice! We might feel sympathe...
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Just One
by: Don Carmichael
03/17/2025
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I’m sure (?) you’ve never been told, “just one,” or “you pick one.” Even Panera Bread allows you to pick two! When you’re looking into schools and jobs, you may start with many, but the end result is one. Just one.Understanding how God inspired His writers to convey His thoughts that we might know Him is both precious and humbling, often phrased as “the fear of the LORD.” It may be a poem or lyrics to a song, or the record of history or experience, but the part record...
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One-Liners
by: Don Carmichael
03/10/2025
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It’s almost funny, the one-liners we hear, lines of thought from others. One one-liner came to my mind, again, just recently. I didn’t personally appreciate the political overtone, but It is a classic. “Smile more, talk less.” It is a wise saying, being confident of God’s sovereignty, yet disciplined in our speech, as God had His writer record, “Don’t be hasty in bringing matters before God. After all, God is in heaven, and you are here on earth. So let your words b...
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Command & Commands
by: Don Carmichael
03/03/2025
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Those that have command as a position, command; having been given the authority to, command. Ultimately, the command is given by God, as, “It is God alone who judges; He decides who will rise and who will fall.”“Long ago God spoke many times and in many ways to our ancestors through the prophet, and now through His Son.” But He also spoke to some directly, earlier. To the appointed successor of Moses, God spoke directly, succinctly, “This is My command—be strong and co...
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Fear
by: Don Carmichael
02/24/2025
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Fear pops up in the strangest way. It can actually cause us to physically tremble. It can be from the awesomeness of God or His creation and sounds, like Niagara Falls. It can also be like that which causes our chest to tighten, and even become our concentration, counter to God’s desire. Leaving one another is often a time of fear and sadness, being away from even you! Fear is exhibited in many ways. Some shake, rattle and roll. others yell, some withdraw, others la...
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Wise Men
by: Don Carmichael
12/16/2024
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Yes, counselors and mentors, those men and women who are wise in their field of endeavor, have a work to do, a work beyond the obvious of record-keeping, listening, and talking. Even multitudes of parents have a generation of experiences to be wisely used for their next generation. Wisdom comes from intentional study; otherwise, we repeat over and again our own mistakes, even unto the following generations. Isn’t it interesting that Magi, the wise men from the east, st
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And Yet
by: Don Carmichael
12/10/2024
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It’s often the little things we choose to pick up; on; or not. We recently had a literal fun “walk” with one who kept interrupting himself with, “and yet.” And yet, hopefully, in our own life paces, we would reply in the same way by and by, and yet; connecting with thoughts beyond the commonness of ourselves.We are often lulled by the commercial foreground and background, and the liturgy and phrases of church attendance, even Christmas carols that proclaim God’s wonder,...
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GMA Soccer Team!
by: Pastor Sang Choi
12/10/2024
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We have established a GMA church soccer team, which has been a long-cherished wish of the children. I will be the coach and Reagan (a church staff) will be the assistant coach, so we can start. Namhee diligently prepares soccer balls and always prepares meals and snacks for the children when they gather. We gather every Thursday at 5 and play soccer until 7. I am especially thankful that the Youth Leadership, who grew up in faith in the church, plays an important role...
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Continuums
by: Don Carmichael
11/18/2024
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Continuums are and do one thing. As a computer computes and taxes are due, so continuums continue. There are no prejudices or biases with the continuums, just continuance.But with us, there are continuums both good and bad. We can even mix the two, chew both, if you will, although it should not be, from God’s perspective. Even as He calls us out, He puts us on notice, saying our tongues are untamable, unstable; for “With it we bless Adonai, the Father; and with it we ...
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PWC at Ferlazzo Emergency Shelter
by: Norma Shull
11/12/2024
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Thanks to FBC volunteers and Brittany's Restaurant for supporting a Veteran's Day recognition to the residents of the shelter. Blessings to those present.
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