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The History Behind the Christmas Carol “O Little Town of Bethlehem”
The History Behind the Christmas Carol “O Little Town of Bethlehem” Please enjoy The Gospel as found in the story behind the Christmas...

Dr. Roger D Duke
Dec 28, 20203 min read


Shameless Self Promotion! My Latest Book Release: "The Spirit of Holiness"
Shameless Self Promotion! Give me leave to announce my latest book release: The Spirit of Holiness: Reflections on Biblical Spirituality....

Dr. Roger D Duke
Dec 28, 20201 min read


Charles Spurgeon Declared: “Jesus is the one and only door of Salvation!”
Personal Note: I have been away from blog posting due to personal illness. it is good to be back with you. A Devotional “Jesus is the one...

Dr. Roger D Duke
Dec 17, 20203 min read


“There Shall Be Showers of Blessing!” The Story Behind The Hymn!
The Story Behind the Hymn— “There Shall Be Showers of Blessing!” The hymn “There Shall be Showers of Blessings” was composed by Major...

Dr. Roger D Duke
Nov 27, 20203 min read


GOD'S NAME IS ABOVE EVERY OTHER NAME! “The Name To Be Honored!”
"The Name To Be Honored!” Please enjoy The Gospel as found in “The Leather Journal” of Pastor Phil Newton of South Woods Baptist Church,...

Dr. Roger D Duke
Nov 23, 20203 min read


My Shameless Self Promotion! My Latest Book Release: "The Spirit of Holiness"
Shameless Self Promotion! Give me leave to announce my latest book release: The Spirit of Holiness: Reflections on Biblical Spirituality....

Dr. Roger D Duke
Nov 20, 20201 min read


"HAVE THINE OWN WAY LORD!"-THE STORY BEHIND THE HYMN
“HAVE THINE OWN WAY, LORD!” The Story Behind the Hymn Proverbs 13: 12 declares, “Hope deferred makes the heart sick: but when the desire...

Dr. Roger D Duke
Nov 17, 20203 min read


“Jesus Prayed All Night”! Do We?
Please enjoy The Gospel as found in the “Morning and Evening Devotionals” of Charles Haddon Spurgeon. He is a famous English Baptist...

Dr. Roger D Duke
Nov 12, 20203 min read


DID YOU START YOUR DAY WITH A "SWEET HOUR OF PRAYER"?
"Sweet Hour of Prayer" By William Walford The writer of this beloved hymn was blind, but he had a worth that is even felt in devotionals...

Dr. Roger D Duke
Nov 10, 20203 min read


“STAND UP! STAND UP FOR JESUS! YE SOLDIERS OF THE CROSS!”
“STAND UP! STAND UP FOR JESUS! YE SOLDIERS OF THE CROSS!” The story behind the hymn. Just prior to the Civil War, in 1858, Christians of...

Dr. Roger D Duke
Nov 6, 20202 min read


The Rev. Dr. John Gill says: “Jesus is All We Need!”
“Jesus is All We Need!” Please enjoy The Gospel as found in the writings of Rev. Dr. John Gill. He is a noted English Baptist...

Dr. Roger D Duke
Nov 3, 20203 min read


“CROWN HIM WITH MANY CROWNS” The Story Behind the Hymn
“CROWN HIM WITH MANY CROWNS” This hymn was written in 1851 by Matthew Bridges and Godfred Thring. It was sung to the music of...

Dr. Roger D Duke
Oct 29, 20204 min read


JESUS SAID: "Follow Me!"
Devotional: “Follow Me!” Please enjoy The Gospel as found in “The Leather Journal” of Pastor Phil Newton of the South Woods Baptist...

Dr. Roger D Duke
Oct 26, 20203 min read


The Most Important Question One Can Ask!
“How can I be right with or just before God?” This article was first published at Founders.org “Of Justification” (1)(2) There are many...

Dr. Roger D Duke
Oct 22, 202014 min read


Imaginative Apologetics: What it is and Why We Need It?
A Reflection on Dr. Holly Ordway's Presentation by Dr. Roger D. Duke - It was my recent delight to attend the “C.S. Lewis and His...

Dr. Roger D Duke
Oct 19, 20203 min read


Copy of Shameless Self Promotion! My Latest Book Release: "The Spirit of Holiness"
Shameless Self Promotion! Give me leave to announce my latest book release: The Spirit of Holiness: Reflections on Biblical Spirituality....

Dr. Roger D Duke
Oct 15, 20201 min read


"This Is My Father's World" A Hymn of Worship
This Is My Father's World “The Story Behind the Hymn” This hymn has been a popular for several years. Maltbie Davenport Babcock was an...

Dr. Roger D Duke
Oct 13, 20202 min read


“God Moves in a Mysterious Way”: A Depressed Soul Longing for God!
“God Moves in a Mysterious Way” The Story Behind the Hymn This hymn is usually misquoted when used in popular parlance. Most people say,...

Dr. Roger D Duke
Oct 9, 20202 min read


CONTRARY TO EVOLUTION: “In the beginning was the Word.”
Title of Article: “In the beginning was the Word.” Please enjoy “The Gospel” from Rev. Dr. John Gill. He is a famous English Baptist...

Dr. Roger D Duke
Oct 7, 20203 min read


FROM PASTOR PHIL'S LEATHER JOURNAL: "THE LORD IS PRESENT"
"The Lord is Present" (Used by Permission) Please enjoy “The Gospel” from “The Leather Journal” of Rev. Dr. Phil Newton. He pastors the...

Dr. Roger D Duke
Oct 1, 20203 min read
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