Who Do You Think I Am?
When Jesus came to the area of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say’ that the Son of Man is?” They answered, “Some say John the Baptist, others Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.”He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Simon Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” And Jesus answered him, “You are blessed, Simon son of Jonah, because flesh and blood did not reveal this to you, but my Father in heaven! Mat 16:13 -18 What a question and what a question...
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“and let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds…”Hebrews 10:24 From the Pastor is a forum designed for Pastor Stanfield to offer a provoking thought insight about everyday life. It includes everything from the family to politics and of course ‘the faith.’ It’s not intended to be controversial or used as a platform for mean spirited attacks even though God’s Word rightly handled often does prick one’s conscience, it’s designed to be thought provoking, and stirring, leading one to examine his or her understanding in light of scripture and...
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Both Head and Heart It is sometimes easy to allow the “tail to wag the dog”! In the busy-ness of life, the world, the flesh and the devil can distract us from our focus. What is your focus? Here are a few common ones: 401K — fill your bank account so that your money troubles go the way of the dodo bird! Family/Children — training, teaching, answering the unceasing “why, mommy?” Church activities – just one more visitation; one more choir practice; one more Bible study to get the gold star. Work — always something to do at the...
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