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Something to Think About: Your Estate Sale is Comin’!

March 19, 2022 by Tony Miano Leave a Comment

As I took Roxy for a walk yesterday, I saw parked cars lining both sides of a street. A small roadside sign in the distance read "Estate Sale." The Last of the Spirits The scene unfolding before me took my mind to a couple of places. The first place, I will discuss shortly. the second place was to a similar scene in Charles Dickens's classic work, "A Christmas Carol." Mrs. … [Read more...]

Stop and Talk Podcast: Premiere Episode!

March 18, 2022 by Tony Miano Leave a Comment

Well, I've done it again. I've started another podcast. This one is called "Stop and Talk." Here's where you can listen to the premiere episode. On Sermon Audio On YouTube From the Episode Introduction Hello. My name is Tony Miano. Welcome to the “Stop and Talk” podcast. I am a member of Grace Fellowship Church—a Reformed Baptist church in Davenport, Iowa. I have … [Read more...]

Tetelestai, “It is Finished!”: Jesus Does Not Need Your Help

February 19, 2022 by Tony Miano Leave a Comment

Jesus' words, "Tetelestai," "It is finished," appear only twice in the New Testament--John 19:28 and John 19:30. "After this, Jesus, knowing that all was now finished, said (to fulfill the Scripture), 'I thirst.' A jar full of sour wine stood there, so they put a sponge full of the sour wine on a hyssop branch and held it to his mouth. When Jesus had received the sour wine, he … [Read more...]

Follow-Up: Dinner with the Technician’s Family and the Gift of Hospitality

January 24, 2022 by Tony Miano 3 Comments

Recently, I shared about my interaction with an Internet technician who came to my home on a service call. Saturday night we had him and his family over for dinner. It was a wonderful evening of gospel conversation and hospitality. Before They Took Off Their Coats and Shoes The Smith Family (I am not using their real names) arrived on time. I watched from the window next to … [Read more...]

Crosswalking Testimony: God’s Providence, His Faithfulness, and the Fruit He Creates

January 20, 2022 by Tony Miano 6 Comments

Sometimes the fruit from my crosswalking efforts doesn't happen on a street corner. Sometimes God's providence leads to the unexpected. Technical Difficulties From time to time, my Morning Devotions broadcast on YouTube is interrupted by an unreliable Internet connection. It has been happening more frequently, as of late. So, I put in a call to my Internet provider and made … [Read more...]

Immaculate Conception: The Roman Catholic Church is Wrong

January 10, 2022 by Tony Miano Leave a Comment

Roman Catholics believe Mary was born without original sin and lived a sinless life. They call it the "Immaculate Conception." The Bible says otherwise. The Immaculate Conception The origin of the false doctrine of the Immaculate Conception dates back to sometime during the progressive development of Roman Catholic tradition. Early church fathers stopped short of calling her … [Read more...]

Thankful: What Tops My List in 2021

December 31, 2021 by Tony Miano 8 Comments

It is not hyperbole. To be sure, it is an understatement. I have much for which to be thankful to God, in 2021. Thankful in 2021: A Diverse List Of course, every day the Lord gives me opportunities to be thankful, even during moments of concern (Philippians 4:5-8). However, here is a short list of things for which I am thankful this year. The announcement of not one, but … [Read more...]

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Anxiety: It’s NOT Something You Have; It’s Something You Do

March 26, 2023 By Tony Miano Leave a Comment

This morning I was given the honor and privilege to stand in my pastors' pulpit. This sermon about anxiety is theological, practical, and very personal. Sermon Title: "Anxiety: It's NOT Something … Continue Reading

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