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To Be Washed With Hyssop

We have heard the term in church on occasion when the pastor would refer to hyssop in an account connected to King David when he would ask for forgiveness. King David would ask God to wash him with hyssop.    Why did David ask God to wash him with “hyssop?” Was it for healing and to be purified? Let’s take a moment to examine this. In Bible typology, the Hyssop symbolized purification. In the Book of Leviticus, hyssop was applied together with other substances to a person who had recently been healed from a skin disease and even used to purify a house that had previously contained mold, this was an outward use. As to a deeper use, we can look at a few sources and we find, for example, from the Bible Almanac stating that the common hissup is a sweet smelling plant of the mint family. It grows from 12 to 18 inches high with small pointed leaves and spikes of various covered flowers.  Psalm 51:7 refers to hyssop as a symbol of inner cleansing. The Spirit Filled Bible said the herb was ass
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Constitutional Republic

  Constitutional Republic, Not a Democracy 3 Quotes From Founding Fathers Remind Us Why We Are a Constitutional Republic (Not a Democracy) By Seth Griffin  December 8, 2020 We have all heard the common talking point from the left that conservatives are destroying democracy. The response to this claim is the same time and time again: “We’re not a democracy, we’re a constitutional republic!” This leads us to ask an important question: Are there any differences between the two, and if so, why do they matter?    The answer is simple: There are profound differences between a democracy and a constitutional republic that are crucial to every aspect of American life. These three quotes from the Founding Fathers remind us to defend our constitutional republic with all our might.     Alexander Hamilton stated, “Real liberty is neither found in despotism or the extremes of democracy, but in moderate governments.” Hamilton recognized the first of three harms of a real democracy. Democracy excludes
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The Master Key Is You

You have no doubt have heard about the Master Key system. It is a teaching that uses thought to reach whatever you are attempting to achieve. It has useful teaching in it. A great deal in the system comes from the Word of God, but we must keep in mind there is use of other teaching from Hindu thought, as well as, what we call New Age thought. What I find interesting is the other religions and thought processes take ideas from God’s Word and use them without acknowledging where it comes from. The reason the system works is that it’s truth is from God’s Word. Some may not know it or if they do, they don’t want to state the fact. If they made that clear, they would have to follow Him and be obedient to His Word.  The Master Key is  you ! For this to be the case, we must realize that we have Christ in us. Some teach that you are not separate from things. They say you are a part of them and say when you realize that you will be many steps closer to actualizing your potential. The onl
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Law Of Attraction or Law Of Moving Toward?

The Law of Attraction or The Law of Moving Forward? We have heard about the Law of Attraction for many years but do we really understand what it really is? Books have been written, movies have been produced, a series produced many years ago called the Master Key mentions it, but I don’t believe we fully understand it. The Hindu religion uses elements of the Law of Attraction, as well as the “New Age Movement.” What amazes me is that the foundational principle comes from God’s Word and it is missed by many in the church. I imagine the reason is many who use it, are misusing it, and are causing the church to abandon the principles. This is how a vacuum was created and the truths are being used in a “perverted” way. The Law of Attraction is said to be an important part of achieving what you want, it’s a step, it isn’t everything! Consider this, rather than you attracting things into your life or altering reality to conform to your wishes, as some are sadly teaching, what hap
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Purpose

You may not realize it, but our purpose can be found in our gifting. God put inside each of us skills and the desire to fulfill it.  When I was around 5 years of age I discovered how radio worked. At that time I was bitten by the radio bug. I discovered my purpose! When I arrived home that same day, I pulled out the record player, the 8 track tape player (yes, I’m that old) and a screw driver for a microphone. I was determined to have my own radio station (as a 5 year old). That day WNTC was born. A station that could only be heard in my bedroom, but that didn’t matter to me.  I had no idea that it would create a life long obsession! I was privileged to work for 30 years in the radio business. I was later put out to pasture permanently, or so I thought in December 2008. Then in early 2017, I had the privilege to start producing programs at WGTK and later was asked to report news. This came about after sitting in with Joey Hudson during his program “Upstate Live”, I was invited
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Christmas is a national holiday in the U.S., the U.K., and a host of other countries. For many people—regardless of their religion—it’s a paid day off from work. But employers actually aren’t compelled to grant the benefit, at least in the States and in Britain. If you get to stay home on December 25th, it’s due to company policy or specific contract rights. With some jobs, of course, working on Christmas is part of the deal when you sign on. This coming Monday, cadres of nurses and doctors, fire fighters and police officers will be on duty for at least part of the day. There was a time when working on Christmas was the rule—not the exception. The devoutly Christian Puritan settlers in Massachusetts banned all celebrations of the day, associating such events with paganism and idolatry. (England had similar prohibitions, as well.) Even after such laws were formally repealed, making merry on Christmas was long frowned upon socially. The holiday, as we now know it, didn’t really ascend
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Thanksgiving

We have now reached once again the unique holiday of Thanksgiving. Very few countries celebrate a thanksgiving holiday of any type. Thanksgiving Day is a national holiday celebrated in   Canada , the   United States , some of the Caribbean islands, and   Liberia . It began as a day of giving thanks for the blessing of the harvest and of the preceding year. Similarly named festival holidays occur in   Germany   and   Japan . In the last few years we have witnessed less notice of the Thanksgiving Day holiday. It appears we recognize Halloween and then move to Christmas, leaving Thanksgiving out in the cold. Thanksgiving by it’s very name as you know is giving of thanks. Are we as a people thankful? I must admit that the vast majority of people are not thankful or they don’t appear to be. It has been suggested that Thanksgiving isn’t as popular because it doesn’t generate near the income for retailers that Christmas produces. I imagine this is true from that aspect
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