(May 9) Have You Let Down Those Closest to You? You May Be Surprised--meditation on 1 Samuel 12:23
"Moreover, as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by ceasing to pray for you..." Samuel is speaking to Israel. ...
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First Baptist Church of Mustang
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Michael Staton
May 7, 20183 min read
(May 7) Learning to Enjoy Life -- a meditation on Psalm 118:24
"This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it" "This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be...
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Michael Staton
May 5, 20183 min read
(Weekend May 5/6) Story Behind the Song -- "It is Well"
It is one of the church's most beloved hymns. It is a declaration of trust in the midst of suffering. It is the anthem of believer's...
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Michael Staton
May 4, 20183 min read
(May 4) Amazed By What God Has Made -- meditation on Psalm 95:4-5
"In His hand are the depths of the earth; the heights of the mountains are His also. The sea is His, for He made it, and His hands...
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Michael Staton
May 3, 20185 min read
(May 3) The "Manger" of Friendship
"Where there are no oxen, the manger is clean, but abundant crops come by the strength of the ox." Read Part 1 -- The "Manger" of...
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Michael Staton
May 2, 20185 min read
(May 2) The Manger of Ministry -- part 3 in the series on Proverbs 14:4
"Where there are no oxen, the manger is clean, but abundant crops come by the strength of the ox." We continue our look at how to apply...
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Michael Staton
May 1, 20185 min read
(May 1) "The Manger of Parenthood" -- part 2 in the series on Proverbs 14:4
"Where there are no oxen, the manger is clean, but abundant crops come by the strength of the ox." We looked yesterday at the meaning and...
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Michael Staton
Apr 30, 20184 min read
(April 30) The Manger of Marriage -- meditation on Proverbs 14:4 -- part 1
"Where there are no oxen, the manger is clean, but abundant crops come by the strength of the ox." I don't know if I can call this my...
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Michael Staton
Apr 29, 20183 min read
(April 29) The Importance of the Lord's Supper
The Lord's Supper is a tremendous gift to the body of Christ. Much could be said about the significance of the receiving communion as a...
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Michael Staton
Apr 27, 20184 min read
(Weekend of April 27/28) The Part of the Verse Usually Forgotten -- meditation on John 3:30
"He must increase, but I must decrease." This is the famous statement from John the Baptist. People were beginning to leave John and...
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Michael Staton
Apr 26, 20183 min read
(April 26) Having a Plan is the Best Place to Start
Nearly all Christians will say they believe they should spend time with the Lord each day in Bible reading and prayer. The awareness of...
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Michael Staton
Apr 25, 20183 min read
(April 25) What God Does Not Share -- meditation on Isaiah 42:8
"I am the LORD; that is my name; my glory I give to no other..." It is one of the first lessons parents work to teach their children. It...
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Michael Staton
Apr 24, 20183 min read
(April 24) Are You Slow to Anger? -- a meditation on Proverbs 19:11
"Good sense makes one slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense." I do not generally find myself being angry too often. ...
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Michael Staton
Apr 23, 20183 min read
(April 23) "Is Obeying the Lord a Burden?" -- meditation on 1 John 5:3
1 John 5:3 says, "For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome." Let's consider...
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Michael Staton
Apr 21, 20184 min read
(April 21) Biblical Lessons from a Much Needed Spring Rain
The state of Oklahoma has been in desperate need of rain. Twenty percent of our state is currently in the "exceptional drought" category...
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Michael Staton
Apr 20, 20184 min read
(April 20) How To Handle Days of Despair, Sadness, and Loss -- a meditation on Hebrews 13:14
Like everyone in Oklahoma, my memories of April 19, 1995, have been relived this week on the 23rd Anniversary of the Murrah Building...
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Michael Staton
Apr 19, 20183 min read
(April 19) Bike Rides & Mercy -- meditation on Ephesians 2:4-5
When my boys were young, we would ride bikes nearly every single evening. Those memories are treasures to me today. One particular bike...
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Michael Staton
Apr 18, 20183 min read
(April 18) Great is His Faithfulness – meditation on Lamentations 3:22-23
One of my favorite hymns is "Great is Thy Faithfulness." That great song has sustained so many Christians through times of distress,...
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Michael Staton
Apr 17, 20183 min read
(April 17) When Ramen Noodles are Better than Filet Mignon -- meditation on Proverbs 17:1
Proverbs 17:1 says, “Better is a dry morsel and quietness with it than a house full of feasting with strife.” I don’t know about you, but...
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Michael Staton
Apr 16, 20183 min read
(April 16) Is it ok to sing in the mornings? -- Meditation on Proverbs 27:14
Are you a morning person? I know some people that love for the alarm to go off, in fact, they usually awaken before the alarm even...
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