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Words to Live By — Blood Transfusion

Timeless Truth

I have given you the blood so you can make atonement for your sins. It is the blood, representing life, that brings you atonement. Leviticus 17:11 NLT

Thoughtful Wisdom

“The cross is central. It is struck into the middle of the world, into the middle of time, into the middle of destiny. The cross is struck into the heart of God.”  – Frederick Norwood

“It has been the cross which has revealed to good people that their goodness has not been good enough.”  – Johann Schroeder

“Jesus, a man who was completely innocent, offered himself as a sacrifice for the good of others, including his enemies, and became the ransom of the world. It was a perfect act.” – Gandhi

“Nothing in my hand I bring, Simply to Thy cross I cling.”  – Augustus Toplady

Treasured Gifts

* Transference of my sins to Jesus’ innocent body, transference of His purity to my heart             (2 Corinthians 5:21)

* Jesus, my Defense Counsel in eternity’s courtroom when I sin  (1 John 2:1)

* Peace of mind from accepting God’s gift of forgiveness  (Romans 5:1)

Today’s Affirmation

Believing my salvation price was the precious lifeblood of Christ, I will endeavor to make my life a work of art to honor him.

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Pastor (Ret) Johnny R. Almond

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Johnny R. Almond earned a Doctor of Ministry degree from Drew University in Madison, New Jersey and a Diploma in Religious Studies from the University of Cambridge. After pastoring churches for a decade, he served the Air Force as a military chaplain in worldwide assignments. After retiring from the military in 2000, he began serving as pastor in Virginia. He currently serves as pastor of Hull's Memorial Baptist Church in Fredericksburg, Virginia. He and his wife, Beverly, have four sons, three grandsons, and three granddaughters.

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