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Turn-Around Tuesday – Dealing With The Inevitable!
“So the Lord God said to the serpent: Because you have done this, you are cursed more than any livestock and more than any wild animal. You will move on your belly and eat dust all the days of your … Continue reading
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Turn-Around Tuesday – Blaming Others Won’t Help!
“The man replied, “The woman you gave to be with me—she gave me some fruit from the tree, and I ate.” So the LordGod asked the woman, “What is this you have done?” And the woman said, “The serpent … Continue reading
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Turn-Around Tuesday – Trials and Troubles Often Start By Choice!
““No! You will not die,” the serpent said to the woman. “In fact, God knows that when you eat it your eyes will be opened and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.” The woman saw that … Continue reading
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Hope For Today – Your God Throughout Your Lifetime!
Photo Credit: https://howtobeastoic.wordpress.com And as we grow older, Satan often whispers in our ears, “You don’t have the income you used to. Things are more expensive. What if you get sick? Who’s going to take care of you?” This is … Continue reading
Transformed Episode #224 – God is Faithful!
When God puts up a “road block” it’s a great time to reevaluate our focus! Welcome to the Transformed Podcast. As we deepen our study of, “What a Mighty God We Serve!”, Pastor Matthew Lee Smith, reminds the people … Continue reading
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Transformed Podcast #181 – We Are Beguiled By Sin!
Temptation is a constant companion of those who are alive. When we submit to our desires, consequences ensue … often these are long-term, irreparable. Dr. Matthew Lee Smith, lead Pastor at Pacific Baptist Church in El Segundo, California helps us … Continue reading
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Transformed Episode #159 – Jesus, Our Life Guide!
Welcome to the Transformed podcast. Is there more to life than consuming and existing? Can we ever know what is right? Can we ever know how to proceed in this life? In today’s study, Dr. Matthew Lee Smith, Lead Pastor … Continue reading
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Transformed Episode #152 – Why Can’t I Ever Get Ahead?
Welcome to the Transformed podcast. The Bible speaks of losing God’s favor when we choose to live a lifestyle contrary to diligence. The Bible’s word for procrastination is slothfulness or being a sluggard, depending on your translation. It is the … Continue reading
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