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        • Choosing To Look Up Today
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        • A New Heart And A New Spirit
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        • When Prophets Speak And People Forget
        • Are You Ashamed Of The Truth
        • The Day The Lord Strikes Leviathan
        • A Fathers Cry For His Only Son
        • The Wages Of Sin Is Death Chorus
        • Why We Stop Saying I Love You
        • When Duty Meets Holy Desire
        • What Spirit Are You Of
      • PC’s for 2000
        • Counting Me Faithful Putting Me Into The Ministry
        • Give Me Liberty Or Give Me Christ
        • Perfect Love That Casts Out Fear
        • Give God The Glory
        • Hiding Or Shining The Truth
        • Jesus Walked Where We Could Not
        • Learning To Truly Trust God
        • Listening In The Dark
        • Loving Enemies And Praying In Secret
        • Scoffers In The Last Days
        • Pray For The Gifts
        • The Man In The Corner And The Mirror
        • Before All Things God Is
        • Bigger Than A Hundred Billion Galaxies
        • When God Calls You To Sit And Write
        • Counting Me Faithful Putting Me Into The Ministry
        • Are We All The Same In Gods Eyes
        • What Will You See In The Face Of God
        • Two Boats And The Heart Of God
        • Wiser Than The Children Of This World
        • You Really Only Have Three Choices
        • The Shoemaker And The King
        • The Moments In Jesus Life That Matter Most
        • When The Holy Spirit Replays The Tape
        • Why We Ignore The Wages Of Sin
        • Telling The Gospel Without Churchy Words
      • PC’s for 2001
        • Late Night In The Library With The Lord
        • Looking Through Windows Or Into Souls
        • The Dating Game Versus True Love
        • Watching The World Through A Glass Screen
        • The Narrow Path Up The Hill
        • The Curse Of Always Being Entertained
        • Are You Worth Your Salt
        • You Are The Temple Of God
      • PC’s for 2003
        • Do You Have Closetphobia
      • PC’s for 2004
        • Come Unto Me And Rest
        • Recognizing The Shepherds Voice
        • Sounding Gods Trumpet In A Noisy World
        • Fixing Our Eyes On The Crucified Christ
        • For The Joy Set Before Him
        • God Bless America But Will America Bless God
        • God Divides Light From Darkness
        • How Good And Pleasant Unity Is
        • Grace And Peace From The Throne
        • Humility In A Self Esteem World
        • Resisting The Holy Ghost
        • Taking The Kingdom By Force
        • Chasing Experiences Or Knowing God
        • Who I Am Lord
        • Choose Life That You May Live
        • For The Joy Set Before Him
        • Stronger Than The Devil Only In Christ
        • Using The Keys Of The Kingdom
        • Whatever Is Not Of Faith Is Sin
      • PC’s for 2005
        • Daniels Window Of Prayer
        • The Best Gift Is Still The Word
        • Living By Faith One Bite At A Time
        • A Pastor Sits And Sees The City
      • PC’s for 2006
        • A New Year And The Nearness Of His Coming
        • Following God Through Stormy Seasons
        • Staying For The Credits
        • When Life Feels Like Deja Vu
        • Marks Of A Righteous Person
        • The Price Of Our Success
        • Spirit Kindled
        • Not Worthy To Unlatch His Sandals
        • Drawn To Calvary
        • Believers Shall But Will We
      • PC’s for 2007
        • Ashes Over Their Heads
        • The Little Girl Who Sat Still
      • PC’s for 2008
        • Shaken Not Stirred
        • A Sailing Prayer Warriors Command
        • After The Storm In The Park
        • Shaken Not Stirred
      • PC’s for 2009
        • Facing A New Year With Faith
        • Calling Evil Good And Good Evil
        • Faces In The Christian Kingdom
        • A Little Light Shed Upon The Darkness
        • The Problem With Believing There Is A God
        • Some Things To Consider About Our Witness
        • When Gods Kingdom Lacks Heavens Power
    • Statements of Faith
      • 20 Things We Can Give God
      • 22 WAYS THE DEVIL TRIES TO DISTRACT YOU FROM THE FIGHT
      • FIFTEEN REASONS TO BELIEVE WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS:
      • Heaven
      • Isaiah 61:1
      • Who Jesus Is
      • Spirit Man vs. Flesh Man
      • THE LAW OF FAITH
      • Of God
      • PASTOR’S PREACHER’S CODE
      • Pentecostal
      • Really? Yes Really!
      • Pledges
      • WHAT DOES CHRIST OFFER US?
    • Poetry
      • A SAILING PRAYER WARRIOR’S COMMAND
      • DRAWN
      • IF THE RAPTURE WERE TODAY
      • Prophets Speak – People Hear
      • Prologue: 
      • SHAKEN…NOT STIRRED
      • Soul Cry
      •  “WHO I AM” Song
      • We are warriors filled with God!
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  • Writings
    • Pastor’s Corners
      • PC’s for 1999
        • Evils March And Gods Unseen Victory
        • Faith That Amazed Jesus
        • Gods Rainbow People
        • Gods Small Surprises Of Grace
        • Hath God Said The Enemys Old Question
        • If The Rapture Were Today
        • If You Had Twenty Four Hours To Live
        • Living Like You Are Loved
        • Imagining A Life Without Sin
        • More Than Songs Spiritual Warfare That Connects
        • Moved By The Holy Ghost
        • Standing On The Shore Of His Glory
        • Stones In Our Hands Or Grace In Our Hearts
        • Choose Life Not Poison
        • When Was The Last Time You Repented
        • The World On Fire And The Way Of Escape
        • The Deep Desire To Belong
        • When You Have Been Betrayed
        • Who Do You Think You Are In Christ
        • The One Ingredient God Requires
        • The Picture That Says I Love You
        • The Strength Of The Joy Of The Lord
        • Choosing To Look Up Today
        • When The Going Gets Tough The Tough Get God
        • A New Heart And A New Spirit
        • The Creators Power To Speak Worlds
        • When Prophets Speak And People Forget
        • Are You Ashamed Of The Truth
        • The Day The Lord Strikes Leviathan
        • A Fathers Cry For His Only Son
        • The Wages Of Sin Is Death Chorus
        • Why We Stop Saying I Love You
        • When Duty Meets Holy Desire
        • What Spirit Are You Of
      • PC’s for 2000
        • Counting Me Faithful Putting Me Into The Ministry
        • Give Me Liberty Or Give Me Christ
        • Perfect Love That Casts Out Fear
        • Give God The Glory
        • Hiding Or Shining The Truth
        • Jesus Walked Where We Could Not
        • Learning To Truly Trust God
        • Listening In The Dark
        • Loving Enemies And Praying In Secret
        • Scoffers In The Last Days
        • Pray For The Gifts
        • The Man In The Corner And The Mirror
        • Before All Things God Is
        • Bigger Than A Hundred Billion Galaxies
        • When God Calls You To Sit And Write
        • Counting Me Faithful Putting Me Into The Ministry
        • Are We All The Same In Gods Eyes
        • What Will You See In The Face Of God
        • Two Boats And The Heart Of God
        • Wiser Than The Children Of This World
        • You Really Only Have Three Choices
        • The Shoemaker And The King
        • The Moments In Jesus Life That Matter Most
        • When The Holy Spirit Replays The Tape
        • Why We Ignore The Wages Of Sin
        • Telling The Gospel Without Churchy Words
      • PC’s for 2001
        • Late Night In The Library With The Lord
        • Looking Through Windows Or Into Souls
        • The Dating Game Versus True Love
        • Watching The World Through A Glass Screen
        • The Narrow Path Up The Hill
        • The Curse Of Always Being Entertained
        • Are You Worth Your Salt
        • You Are The Temple Of God
      • PC’s for 2003
        • Do You Have Closetphobia
      • PC’s for 2004
        • Come Unto Me And Rest
        • Recognizing The Shepherds Voice
        • Sounding Gods Trumpet In A Noisy World
        • Fixing Our Eyes On The Crucified Christ
        • For The Joy Set Before Him
        • God Bless America But Will America Bless God
        • God Divides Light From Darkness
        • How Good And Pleasant Unity Is
        • Grace And Peace From The Throne
        • Humility In A Self Esteem World
        • Resisting The Holy Ghost
        • Taking The Kingdom By Force
        • Chasing Experiences Or Knowing God
        • Who I Am Lord
        • Choose Life That You May Live
        • For The Joy Set Before Him
        • Stronger Than The Devil Only In Christ
        • Using The Keys Of The Kingdom
        • Whatever Is Not Of Faith Is Sin
      • PC’s for 2005
        • Daniels Window Of Prayer
        • The Best Gift Is Still The Word
        • Living By Faith One Bite At A Time
        • A Pastor Sits And Sees The City
      • PC’s for 2006
        • A New Year And The Nearness Of His Coming
        • Following God Through Stormy Seasons
        • Staying For The Credits
        • When Life Feels Like Deja Vu
        • Marks Of A Righteous Person
        • The Price Of Our Success
        • Spirit Kindled
        • Not Worthy To Unlatch His Sandals
        • Drawn To Calvary
        • Believers Shall But Will We
      • PC’s for 2007
        • Ashes Over Their Heads
        • The Little Girl Who Sat Still
      • PC’s for 2008
        • Shaken Not Stirred
        • A Sailing Prayer Warriors Command
        • After The Storm In The Park
        • Shaken Not Stirred
      • PC’s for 2009
        • Facing A New Year With Faith
        • Calling Evil Good And Good Evil
        • Faces In The Christian Kingdom
        • A Little Light Shed Upon The Darkness
        • The Problem With Believing There Is A God
        • Some Things To Consider About Our Witness
        • When Gods Kingdom Lacks Heavens Power
    • Statements of Faith
      • 20 Things We Can Give God
      • 22 WAYS THE DEVIL TRIES TO DISTRACT YOU FROM THE FIGHT
      • FIFTEEN REASONS TO BELIEVE WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS:
      • Heaven
      • Isaiah 61:1
      • Who Jesus Is
      • Spirit Man vs. Flesh Man
      • THE LAW OF FAITH
      • Of God
      • PASTOR’S PREACHER’S CODE
      • Pentecostal
      • Really? Yes Really!
      • Pledges
      • WHAT DOES CHRIST OFFER US?
    • Poetry
      • A SAILING PRAYER WARRIOR’S COMMAND
      • DRAWN
      • IF THE RAPTURE WERE TODAY
      • Prophets Speak – People Hear
      • Prologue: 
      • SHAKEN…NOT STIRRED
      • Soul Cry
      •  “WHO I AM” Song
      • We are warriors filled with God!
    • Pastor’s Wife’s Thoughts
    • Humor by Anthony J. Massotti Th.M.
  • Video Teachings
    • Biblical Truths (Sermons)
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Devotionals or Scripture-first study — which grows you more? Compare both approaches and find a rhythm that keeps God's Word at the center.

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Only five minutes a day? Discover a simple way to study the Bible deeply, even on busy days, and grow closer to God one verse at a time.

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Want richer Bible study? This simple trick will sharpen your word studies and open up fresh meaning in Scripture right now.

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Study the Bible with confidence. This proven framework takes you deeper into Scripture, step by step, so God's Word comes alive.

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The Ultimate Guide to Understanding the Bible: Everything You Need to Grow in Faith

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Everything you need to understand the Bible and grow in faith — a complete guide to reading Scripture with clarity and confidence.

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Understanding the Bible: 15 Biblical Study Resources to Get You Started

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Start studying the Bible with confidence. Fifteen trusted resources to help you dig deeper, understand more, and grow in faith.

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A proven, Word-centered framework for consistent spiritual growth — practical steps to keep growing, day after day.

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