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The Word — The Easter victory grows
“To all who shall see these presents greeting: Know ye that reposing special trust and confidence in the patriotism, valor, fidelity and abilities of Matthew ...
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‘Are you willing and able?’
All the Israelite men and women whose hearts made them willing to bring anything for the work that the Lord had commanded by Moses to be done, ...
by Matthew Shannon, Thursday, March 9, 2017 9:32 am
Devotional
Turn anger into a positive action
Lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, making ...
by Matthew Shannon, Thursday, February 2, 2017 9:34 am
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Thank you, Jesus!
This has been a stressful time following the election for so many people. I was shaken up and a little depressed. However, I looked at ...
by Matthew Shannon, Tuesday, November 22, 2016 1:05 pm
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Which side are you on?
As Election Day draws closer, one has to think about which side they are on. This isn’t a decision just for Election Day … we ...
by Matthew Shannon, Thursday, November 3, 2016 8:39 am
Columns
Overlooked
One day, I entered the pastor’s office at Beulah and discovered the phone wasn’t working. I tested the line outside and it worked. However, the ...
by Matthew Shannon, Thursday, September 15, 2016 8:39 am
Columns
What’s on your menu?
Restaurants offer menus with food and beverage choices, so customers can order what they would like to eat or drink. Customers expect the restaurant to ...
by Matthew Shannon, Thursday, August 11, 2016 6:33 am
Columns
The best is yet to come
What do we look forward to? Every day that I wake up I anticipate something good that is going to happen that day. Despite all ...
by Matthew Shannon, Thursday, July 7, 2016 5:13 am
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‘God is on time’
“But do not ignore this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like ...
by Matthew Shannon, Thursday, June 2, 2016 1:57 pm
Columns
Use what you have to ease your burden
I am a graduate of Hampton University, Interdenominational Theological Center and Capella University. In the process of completing these degree programs, I acquired private and ...
by Matthew Shannon, Thursday, April 28, 2016 12:38 pm
Church & Community
Good Friday ‘Down the Via Dolorosa’
On Good Friday we remember Jesus going to the hill of Golgotha carrying his cross on bloody shoulders. The image of Jesus is not a ...
by Matthew Shannon, Thursday, March 24, 2016 11:29 am
Church & Community
Don’t give up — stay in the game
Every day we are in a constant battle between good and evil, the flesh and the spirit. Circumstances can sometimes overwhelm us and send us ...
by Matthew Shannon, Thursday, February 18, 2016 5:34 am
Columns
Walk with God; we’ll see joy in the morning
Thomas Dorsey wrote in 1932, “Precious Lord, take my hand, lead me on, let me stand, I am tired, I am weak, I am worn; ...
by Matthew Shannon, Thursday, January 14, 2016 12:34 pm
Columns
Let us find joy this Christmas
Joy to the world, the Lord has come, let earth receive her King. Let every heart, prepare Him room and heaven and nature sing. In ...
by Matthew Shannon, Thursday, December 10, 2015 10:57 am
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Don’t give up hope — persistence pays off
Martin Luther King, Jr. once stated, “If you can’t fly, then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever ...
by Matthew Shannon, Thursday, November 5, 2015 12:48 pm
Church & Community
All of us can ‘be the blessing’
I love to receive blessings, do you? We might only think that blessings are tangible things like money, cars, homes, food, family and friends. However, ...
by Matthew Shannon, Thursday, October 1, 2015 12:51 pm
Church & Community
Pray intentionally — and don’t give up!
By REV. MATTHEW SHANNON Pray on purpose — scripture: Luke 18:1-8 In the Gospel of Saint Luke, chapter 18, verses one through eight, Jesus tells ...