Long-View Living Ministries

                   with Damon J. Gray

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In Christ Study

Decades ago, I began noticing the repeated phrase “in Christ” in scripture. Each time, I noted the scripture reference and wrote a brief description of what it means to be in Christ based on that verse or passage.

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Bible Study Basics

Too many choose not to read or study their Bible because they are frustrated from prior efforts and have become intimidated. Don't! You CAN read and understand your Bible

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Women Be Silent?

Did the apostle Paul teach the church at Corinth that women need to be silent while in church and that it is shameful for their voices to be heard?

Download the FREE comprehensive examination of what Paul said in 1 Corinthians 13:34-38

Jesus' Miracles

We have thirty-seven miracles of Jesus  (or as John calls them, "signs") recorded in the four gospels prior to the death and resurrection of Jesus. See them in parallel in this list/grid, laid out for easy study and comparison.

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Divorce, Jesus & Paul

If you have suffered a divorce as a Christ-follower and feel marked by the church with a "Scarlet D," please get some peace with your situation.

Download this free study, "No Scarlet D - What Jesus and Paul really said about divorce."

Deep Dive on Baptism

Baptism has, oddly enough, become a controversial topic among many believers. Here is a deep-dive study on the topic of Christian baptism.

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Long-view Living in a Short-view World

Everything we do as Christ follows must be done with eternity in view. From that broad baseline, Damon will begin prayerful study and preparation of a presentation designed specifically to help achieve your goals for the event.

See if Damon can speak at your next event today!

    Recent Articles

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    Loving the World While Loving Christ

    By Damon J. Gray | July 29, 2024

    At least once a week I have to mow my lawn. The routine features a boring sameness each time. I put on icky clothes and…

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    Give Yourself a Break

    By Damon J. Gray | July 22, 2024

    The one issue that seemed to get Jesus in conflict with the religious aristocracy of his day more than any other issue was Sabbath observance.…

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    At God’s Good Pleasure

    By Damon J. Gray | July 15, 2024

    Language changes over time. I’ll confess, that bugs me. I like words to mean what they mean and to mean that forever. But, the reality…

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    Stop Putting God First!

    By Damon J. Gray | July 8, 2024

    There is a cliche in Christianity that produces a cringe within me every time I hear it vocalized or see it in print. Some well-meaning…

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    Preaching to Spirits in Prison

    By Damon J. Gray | July 1, 2024

    Many in the online world (think social media) thrive on arguing about eschatology—that branch of theology that studies the end of all things. The arguments…

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    What Must I Do?

    By Damon J. Gray | June 24, 2024

    “Familiarity breeds contempt,” so the adage claims. I suggest a parallel truism. Familiarity breeds inattentiveness. I’ll illustrate with a familiar incident in the life of…

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    In Sprit and in Truth

    By Damon J. Gray | June 17, 2024

    Several years ago, one of the elders from my local church family took it upon himself to begin meeting with the worship team at 8:00…

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    Walking in Absurd Obedience

    By Damon J. Gray | June 10, 2024

    Our church family has been studying through the Gospel of Luke on Sunday mornings. The sermons have been rich and challenging. We have just entered…

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    God Will Be With You & Never Forsake You

    By Damon J. Gray | June 3, 2024

    A long-time favorite verse of mine is in Joshua chapter one. God told Joshua to be strong and of good courage. More precisely, God commanded it. Have…

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