Rick P Avery (sawboyrick)

I have one book published. "Means Justifies the End" is about making good choices and what the results may be. I work for IBM and am a husband and father of 6. I consider building my spiritual side a primary activity. I read the Bible daily and search books from good sources to strengthen my understanding of the Lord.

My children are of mixed origin, three are from my wife and I, but three adopted. Each of them has a birth father of African decent. This has been a major factor in our families direction and emphisis.

Rachael works with video production and recording, Kerri has two children, a masters and is a social worker in California, Christina has a degree in English, writes fantasy novels, and is a supervisor in a book store, Robyn has one son that keeps her busy 24/7, Ryan plays college football and runs track, and Cody plays oboe and sax in high school.

My wife Carol is a horse owner, a home maker, and a music person.

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The Ten Virgins

Ten virgins Here we have a parable of such great import and crystal clear imagery that it is a favorite of many sermons in churches and online. It talks about the kingdom of heaven, Christ’s church on earth. Matt. 25

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  The Ten Virgins

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  Ten virgins Here we have a parable of such great import and crystal clear imagery that it is a favorite of many sermons in churches and online. It talks about the kingdom of heaven, Christ’s church on earth. Matt. 25

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  As A Child

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  Luke 18 16 But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.   17 Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child...

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  Father's Hearts

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  Luke 1 17 And he shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elias, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to make ready a people prepared for the Lord. Malachi 4 5 Behold,...

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  Time For No Time

  2 years ago

  We live in a world of time. Everything has time associated with it. How long till dinner? When does the show start? How old is this bread? But what if there were no time?

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  Weeds with Thorns and Thistles

  2 years ago

  Weeds with thorns Have you ever thought about weeds? They are one of the most amazing creations on this earth. As a family they have some really incredible attributes. They can look like a ball of fairies, ready to be blown into the wind. They can...

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  True Empathy

  2 years ago

  Jesus helps Peter from the sea We are given a commandment to become perfect, even as our Father in Heaven is (Matt 5:48)(KJV). This applies to all who are born on this earth. Jesus is a special case however, since He was perfect from the start,...

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  No Figs

  2 years ago

  One of the most often questioned stories in the New Testament is the story of the cursed fig tree. In Matthew 21:17-20 (KJV) it reads: 17 ¶ And he left them, and went out of the city into Bethany; and he lodged there. 18 Now in the morning...

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  The Bible: A Fresh Perspective

  2 years ago

  Jesus calms the sea Jesus and His disciples sailed for the eastern shore of the Sea of Galilee, this after a long day of teaching the multitude the gospel. The sun had set, and the Lord slept soundly as the ship progressed to the distant shore....