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About Shawn Thomas

My blog, shawnethomas.com, features the text of my sermons, book reviews, family life experiences -- as well as a brief overview of the Lifeway "Explore the Bible" lesson for Southern Baptist Sunday School teachers.

Little Condo On The Prairie

Posted on 2013/05/14 by Shawn Thomas

Another week has gone by in our “little condo on the prairie”; highlighted by my first opportunity to preach in about eight months since I have been sick. Libby will be delivering our first grandchild soon, and we are still … Continue reading →

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No “Family Plan”

Posted on 2013/05/14 by Shawn Thomas

Exodus 30:12 says: “When you take a census of the sons of Israel to number them, then each of them shall give a ransom for himself to the Lord …”. Each individual member of the people of Israel was responsible … Continue reading →

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“A Heritage of Faith” (Mothers Day Message 2013)

Posted on 2013/05/13 by Shawn Thomas

II Timothy 1:5 “A Heritage of Faith” Mothers Day 2013 One of the things that has been very gratifying to Cheryl & I in recent years has been seeing our kids adopt some of our family traditions for their own. … Continue reading →

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The Greatest Blessing

Posted on 2013/05/11 by Shawn Thomas

In Exodus 29:45 God said: “I will dwell among the sons of Israel and will be their God.” The great blessing of Israel was not invincible military might, unequalled prosperity, or unique religious rituals – but that GOD HIMSELF would … Continue reading →

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ASK!

Posted on 2013/05/10 by Shawn Thomas

In Psalm 2:8, God tells His Anointed One: “ASK of Me …”. God would do immense things for His Messiah: give the Gentiles as an inheritance, the very ends of the earth as His possession – but He wanted Him … Continue reading →

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The Incense of Prayer

Posted on 2013/05/09 by Shawn Thomas

After the first verses of Exodus 30 describe the pattern for the altar of incense at the tabernacle, :7 says: “Aaron shall burn fragrant incense on it; he shall burn it every morning when he trims the lamps.” This is … Continue reading →

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“Sound Doctrine”

Posted on 2013/05/08 by Shawn Thomas

In Titus 2:1, Paul commands: “But as for you, speak the things which are fitting for sound doctrine.” Many would say, “Amen!” – but look at what the next verses tell us this “sound doctrine” is composed of: — older … Continue reading →

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Missing the Blessing

Posted on 2013/05/07 by Shawn Thomas

Many are familiar with the opening words of Psalm 1: “Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, nor stand in the path of sinners, nor sit in the seat of the scornful.” But … Continue reading →

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Little Condo On The Prairie

Posted on 2013/05/06 by Shawn Thomas

As difficult as uprooting our family and moving to another state has been, there have still been no shortage of fun family moments. With Paul having moved here just before us to help get us settled, and Josh & Libby … Continue reading →

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The Purpose of Everything

Posted on 2013/05/06 by Shawn Thomas

Psalm 148 commands everything in creation to praise Yahweh: — “the heavens” :1 — “angels” :2 — “sun and moon … stars of light” :3 — “the earth” :7 — “sea monsters” :7 — “fire and hail, snow and clouds” … Continue reading →

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