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About admin

An ordinary man, redeemed by the blood of the Lamb. I am interested in promoting and experiencing the blessings of biblical relationships in the family and in the assembly of believers in the Lord Jesus Christ, and thus be a witness to the world of the living gospel.

The Sound of a Trumpet

Posted on January 21, 2011 by admin

The Parish family would like to invite you to the third yearly conference, scheduled for April 1-3, at our home outside Orange Cove, California. The conference name has been changed from Return to Manhood to The Sound of a Trumpet. … Continue reading →

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Return To Manhood Conference

Posted on March 7, 2009 by admin

We are hosting a Return to Manhood conference at our home on March 27-28.  Come and join us! Clickhere for more information.

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Solomon’s Porch

Posted on January 18, 2009 by admin

It was my priviledge to share our testimony on Friday night, January 16, 2009, at the first Solomon’s Porch.  Visit the Solomon’s Porch website here.

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The Need for Teaching in the Church – Part 3

Posted on September 2, 2008 by admin

The Command of the Lord Jesus Christ: Matthew 28:19-20 “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all … Continue reading →

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Terrible Means, Glorious End

Posted on September 2, 2008 by admin

We have enjoyed reading together out of Sinclair Ferguson’s book, “In Christ Alone”. It is filled with short essays focused on the person and work of our Lord Jesus Christ. Tonight we read the essay entitled, “High Priest, Effective Sacrifice”. … Continue reading →

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Our Journey out of “The Truth”

Posted on September 2, 2008 by admin

I have created a separate page to document what I call “Our Journey Out of “The Truth”. This describes the process of our slow awakening to God’s gracious work of salvation and His delivering us from the bondage of our … Continue reading →

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Hungarian Semantics

Posted on September 2, 2008 by admin

For those who know me, you will know why I read, and enjoy reading, a book like “The Medicalization of Everyday Life” by Thomas Szasz. Now…I’m not going on a rant about what this particular book is about, but I … Continue reading →

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The Need for Teaching in the Church – Part 2

Posted on September 1, 2008 by admin

Some Presuppositions It might be best to set forth some of the questions that are in my mind as I examine the scriptures regarding this matter of the need for teaching in the church. Here are they are: 1. Did … Continue reading →

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The Need for Teaching in the Church – Part 1

Posted on September 1, 2008 by admin

Acts 20:17-38 – Paul’s Message to the Ephesian Elders “Therefore I testify to you this day that I am innocent of the blood of all men. For I have not shunned to declare to you the whole counsel of God.” … Continue reading →

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My Hope

Posted on August 31, 2008 by admin

It is my hope that in recording the thoughts that result from study, reflection, prayer, the illumination of the Holy Spirit, and listening to others, there will be a stirring up of the gift of God not only in my … Continue reading →

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