Del Bates

In God We Trust

As I sit at my computer and reminisce about Tuesday evening’s victory, I stop and praise God for His faithfulness. Like many others, I watched and prayed until the wee hours to witness one of the most historic events in history: President Donald J. Trump’s election as the 47th president of the U.S.A. When morning […]

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The Weapon of Worship

The Weapon of Worship             Worship is not just a practice; it’s a powerful weapon. When we engage in worship, we are not just singing or praying. We are actively closing ourselves off to the distractions of this world and focusing solely on God. We let go of the burdens around us and draw near

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How Do You Fight Your Battles?

  Jesus prepared for His warfare with the devil through prayer and fasting. When it came time for Him to engage the enemy on the battlefield, He chose the most effective weapon: The Sacred Scripture, the powerful Word of God. Satan himself tried to wield that weapon, but it didn’t work, and Jesus skillfully won

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A Thorn in My Rose Bowl

A Thorn in My Rose Bowl JANUARY 26, 2024 ~ JULIEZCOLEMAN by Del Bates Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments and his paths beyond tracing out! Romans 11:33 NIV Everybody loves to watch a great football game, especially when your team is winning. Well, most everybody, right?

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Shh Don’t Wake Him

  My granddaughter Giuliana said to her brother, “Grandpa Jon is sleeping. Don’t wake him; just let him sleep.” Those tender words meant nothing to my grandson Vincenzo. Without hesitation, he quietly went over to his Grandpa Jon, cuddled himself over his shoulder, and whispered, “Wake up.”  Although I cringed just a bit, I knew

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Easter — The Greatest Love Story Ever Told

  “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16 Did you know this is the number one scripture searched for online? In addition, when pastors talk about salvation and explain the Gospel message, this is

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Unpacking Psalm 91

Do you know what the most looked-up Psalm is? If you say Psalm 23, you’re close. That was my answer. Psalm 23 is second, but Psalm 91 is the most looked up Psalm of all the Psalms. Could it be because of the last two years and everything our world has walked through? Maybe and,

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