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"I found Him whom my soul loveth . . .” from Song of Solomon 3:4, A Devotional by Charles Spurgeon
"I found Him whom my soul loveth . . .” Song of Solomon 3: 4 A Devotional Please enjoy “The Gospel” as found in Charles Spurgeon’s...

Dr. Roger D Duke
Sep 29, 20203 min read


CHRIST JESUS ALONE IS "THE SOLID ROCK" OF OUR SALVATION!
“The Story Behind the Hymn” “The Solid Rock” Or “My Hope is Built on Nothing Less Than Jesus Blood and Righteousness” Lyrics by Edward...

Dr. Roger D Duke
Sep 23, 20202 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
Sep 22, 20201 min read


“There is Power in the Blood”! A Poem, A Hymn, A Testimony!
“There is Power in the Blood”! A Poem, A Hymn, A Testimony! Lyrics and Music by Lewis E. Jones The Story Behind the Hymn Lewis E. Jones...

Dr. Roger D Duke
Sep 18, 20202 min read


FROM "THE LEATHER JOURNAL": "THE LORD KEEPS COVENANT WITH HIS PEOPLE"
"The Lord Keeps His Covenant" (used by permission) Please enjoy The Gospel as found in Dr. Phil Newton’s “The Leather Journal.” Phil is...

Dr. Roger D Duke
Sep 14, 20203 min read


“Take Time To Be Holy”: HOW ARE YOU SPENDING YOUR LIFE?!
“Take Time To Be Holy” By William Longstaff William Longstaff heard a sermon entitled “Be ye holy, for I am holy.” The preaching was...

Dr. Roger D Duke
Sep 11, 20202 min read


DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER GODS BEFORE CHRIST? THINK ABOUT IT!
The portrait is of the Rev. Dr. John Gill. Please enjoy “The Gospel” from the pen of the Rev. Dr. John Gill. Noted Baptist English...

Dr. Roger D Duke
Sep 8, 20203 min read


ARE YOU THE ONE FOR WHOM CHRIST JESUS IS SEARCHING? BE FOUND TODAY!
“The Ninety and Nine” See and hear George Beverly Shea sing the “Ninety and Nine” At: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DA3gO0EJCJQ The...

Dr. Roger D Duke
Sep 4, 20202 min read
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LUTHER HAD "A MIGHTY FORTRESS [IN] OUR GOD"! DO YOU?
“A Mighty Fortress is Our God” By Dr. Martin Luther This hymn captures the essence of the Old Testament Book of Psalms Chapter 46. Psalms...

Dr. Roger D Duke
Sep 2, 20203 min read


"LOOKING UNTO JESUS": A SERMON BY ROGER D DUKE
"LOOKING UNTO JESUS": AN AUDIO SERMON BY ROGER D DUKE The sermon can be heard at https://www.invertedchristian.com/speakingsermonslecture...

Dr. Roger D Duke
Aug 31, 20201 min read


ARE YOU SINGING UNTO THE LORD THIS DAY BECAUSE OF THE GOSPEL? READ ON!
Please enjoy The Gospel as found in Charles Spurgeon’s “Morning and Evening Devotionals.” This is a service of The...

Dr. Roger D Duke
Aug 28, 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
Aug 26, 20203 min read


FROM PASTOR PHIL'S LEATHER JOURNAL: "A PATTERN OF GOSPEL WORK"
"A PATTERN OF GOSPEL WORK" (Used by permission) A new Gospel message brought to you by https://www.invertedchristian.com/ The Gospel as...

Dr. Roger D Duke
Aug 25, 20203 min read


HAVE YOU RAISED YOUR "EBENEZER?" READ ON!
“Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing” Written By Robert Robinson “The History of the Hymn” Written By Roger D Duke Contrary to some popular...

Dr. Roger D Duke
Aug 24, 20203 min read


HAS "THE POWER IN THE BLOOD" COVERED YOUR SINS?
“There Is Power in the Blood” “Ye were not redeemed with corruptible things…but with the precious blood of Christ” (1 Pet. 1:18-19)...

Dr. Roger D Duke
Aug 21, 20202 min read


IS JESUS THE ROCK "CLEFT FOR YOU" LIKE MOSES OF OLD?
“Rock of Ages Cleft for Me” By Augustus Montague Toplady VERSE 1 Rock of Ages, cleft for me Let me hide myself in Thee Let the water and...

Dr. Roger D Duke
Aug 19, 20203 min read


HAVE YOU BEEN RELEASED FROM YOUR DUNGEON-CELL OF SIN?
"And Can It Be That I Should Gain," by Charles Wesley; The United Methodist Hymnal, No. 363 Source: https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/resou...

Dr. Roger D Duke
Aug 18, 20204 min read


AMAZING LOVE HOW CAN IT BE? AN INTERVIEW WITH A CONTRIBUTOR
Amazing Love How Can It Be? Note: Your blogger co-wrote the chapter contribution to AMAZING LOVE HOW CAN IT BE? entitled "Love Divine All...

Dr. Roger D Duke
Aug 17, 20203 min read


GOD'S SOVEREIGN PROVIDENCE: “God Moves in a Mysterious Way”
“God Moves in a Mysterious Way” By William Cowper (Pronounced “Cooper”) William Cowper’s poems are published in many collections of great...

Dr. Roger D Duke
Aug 13, 20202 min read


HOW FIRM IS YOUR FOUNDATION? IN THESE TRYING TIMES?
HOW FIRM A FOUNDATION "How Firm a Foundation" is a Christian hymn published in 1787 by John Rippon—a Baptist minister. The obvious theme...

Dr. Roger D Duke
Aug 12, 20202 min read
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