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David L. Chancey

First person: 100 things you can thank God for

November 27, 2025

When we pause to take inventory of our blessings, our “thankful list” can go on and on, also. Despite life’s disasters, we can always find something for which to be thankful.

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Thanksgiving and what to know about giving thanks

November 24, 2025

Thanksgiving Day is fast approaching. Giving thanks is more than displaying good manners. Giving thanks enhances our spiritual and physical health. Here are six facts about giving thanks.

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First person: Death and life in the power of the tongue

September 7, 2025

“Words matter because they have tremendous power. Our words can build people up or tear people down, can heal or wound, can unify or divide. They can inspire or manipulate.”

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First person: Realizing the power of our words

August 27, 2025

Gossip is destructive to the church, erodes the fellowship, and undermines God’s activity. 

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Speed bumps are ahead; slow down.

Five truths God spoke as I faced my ‘little bump in the road’

June 28, 2025

I got another “no cancer” report on my six-month check-up this past week. After more than 60 treatments over a 10-year period, I still pray every day this stuff does not return. I hate cancer. There’s nothing good about cancer. Yet, I trust in a good, good heavenly Father who can work through cancer to speak to our hearts.

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First person: Vacation Bible School — a summer highlight

May 30, 2025

Vacation Bible Schools continue to impact children and young people who learn about the Bible and about how to have a personal relationship with Jesus — while having fun and making new friends.

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First person: The wonder of Easter

April 20, 2025

Easter shouts that something significant happened in the garden on that morning just days after the crucifixion of Jesus, and we celebrate it not just on Easter, but every Sunday when we gather worship our living Lord. 

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Time to review your ‘good list’ and add a few more blessings

November 21, 2023

A church in our community hit a rough stretch several years ago. The staff, already ministering to members after a series of tragedies in the church family, suddenly faced the pastor losing his wife and infant during childbirth …

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Wisdom for the graduate’s next chapter

May 9, 2023

Congratulations, graduates, on reaching the magnificent milestone of receiving your hard-earned diploma. You are now launching a new chapter. You have before you a blank

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First Person: The ‘amazing’ Syble’s secret to turning 99

February 12, 2023

Our church member Syble Elliott turned 99 the other day. She is one year away from joining an extremely elite club. Only about one in

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