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Author Archives: Todd Wood
Saeed Abedini and David’s Prayer
My heart is full of emotion today as I read news about the release of Idaho brother, Saeed Abedini. I soak my mind in God’s Word, and here is one among many of the psalms that speak for my heart. … Continue reading
Posted in devotional, Scripture, Uncategorized
Tagged deliverance, freedom, grace, Idaho, Jesus, Nagheh Abedini, Saeed Abedini
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End of the Spear
I wrote this ten years ago: Before I plunge into a book review, may I render a little history lesson? At age 21, a man wrote of the coffin: “a swallowing up by Life. For this I am most anxious.” … Continue reading
My oldest daughter’s testimony
I decided to follow Jesus Christ when I was very young. I knew I was a sinner who could never reach heaven without God. Romans 3:23 states a universal truth, “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory … Continue reading
Posted in devotion, Uncategorized
Tagged Bible, God's love, grace, Jesus, justification, salvation, sanctification
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Bibles & Christian “Recovery” Principles
The Serendipity Bible 12 Steps: The Road to Recovery – “I’m hooked, and this thing is stronger than I am. I know I need a ‘Higher Power’ and I know that ‘Higher Power’ is God. How can God help me … Continue reading
Posted in daily Bible reading, devotional, gospel, Uncategorized
Tagged AA, addictions, Bible, broken chains, group, pure word, recovery, rescue, restoration, therapy, Twelve steps
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The Sower
Press Release – article – “Redefining How We Raise Resources” Title- The Sower Authors – R. Scott Rodin and Gary G. Hoag Publisher – Winchester: EFCAPress, 2010 It’s a short 76 page book and a fast read. John Howze, in charge … Continue reading
Closing the Window: Steps to Living Porn Free
Title – Closing the Window: Steps to Living Porn Free Author – Tim Chester Publisher – InterVarsity, Downers Grove, IL 2010 I highly recommend the book for good counsel to those who have been exposed to pornography in the past … Continue reading
Posted in book reviews
Tagged Beauty of God, gospel, grace, Jesus, lust, pornography, sex
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The Genesis Process
Title – The Genesis Process: A Relapse Prevention Workbook for Addictive/ Compulsive Behaviors Authors – Michael Dye (youtube) and Patricia Fancher Publisher – Genesis Addiction Process & Programs (G.A.P.P.), Auburn, California, 2007 (3rd Edition) As a Christian counselor, Michael’s philosophy is … Continue reading
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The Gift of Apples
In the Rescue magazine (Sept./Oct. 2015) of AGRM, Brian Romano writes, “In a recent article by Medical News Today, apples are listed as one of the top 10 healthy foods and are often called a ‘miracle fruit.’ They are extremely … Continue reading
Posted in Idaho Falls Rescue Mission
Tagged apples, fall, harvest, nutrition, rescue mission
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Earliest draft by KJB translator Samual Ward
Jeffrey Alan Miller writes an interesting article on his discovery of Samual Ward‘s draft on I Esdras and Wisdom 3-4 in the 1611 KJB.
Berean Baptist Church seeking a pastor
Berean Baptist Church in Idaho Falls, Idaho seeks a pastor who will strive to strengthen the body in the following ways: • Prepare and compellingly deliver multiple expository lessons and sermons weekly. (BBC has adopted for teaching purposes the NKJV … Continue reading
Posted in pastoral search
Tagged Berean Baptist Church, Idaho, Idaho Falls, pastoral candidate, Pastoral search
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