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A Brief History of Light for Living. Light for Living began as a writing ministry of Pastor Gary Click while pastoring the Calvary Baptist Church in Clinton, IN. His articles were published in the local newspaper, The Daily Clintonian. They were also distributed to email subscribers and several were posted on this website. Shortly after assuming the pastorate of the Fremont Baptist Temple, Fremont, OH, he was approached by Pastor James Lewis and chief operator, Brian Benedict about providing a two thirty-minute Radio Programs for the weekend. (WHVT 90.5 fm) At this point, Pastor Click's writing ministry transformed into a radio ministry. Due to time constrains, the weekly devotional gave way to the radio ministry. However, these devotionals are still available online through the Light for Living Archives. Pastor Click is still active in writing bible studies, dramas and devotional articles for other applications. We hope to make those resources available soon. Click here to learn more about becoming a Christian. Listen to the "Light for Living" broadcast live on whvtfm.com Saturdays and Sundays at 4:00 pm.
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ALMOST I believe one of the saddest words in the English vocabulary is the world almost. It is sad because it represents failure accompanied by near success. In other words, even though we nearly achieved our goal, we were unsuccessful. A man would not be happy if he almost caught his flight at the airport. The fisherman is not happy when he almost brings in the "big one." A new widow is never comforted by the thought that that her husband almost survived. The word almost represents shattered hopes and dashed dreams. "Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian". Acts 26:28. I can’t think of any more tragic words that these. King Agrippa has listened to Paul’s testimony. He has heard the words of life. The plan of salvation has been clearly presented to him. He has considered it and has found Paul to be very persuasive. With very little effort, Agrippa could have called on Jesus Christ and accepted Him as his personal Savior. Yet something prevented him. Was Agrippa concerned with what others might think? Was he afraid of a change in his life style? Did Agrippa fear the political implications of becoming a Christian? We have no way of knowing for certain why he inserted that fateful word, almost, into his statement. But we do know that it had terrible consequences. If one almost catches his flight: he missed it. If one is almost married: he/she is single. To almost be a Christian is to be lost. There are many who have considered being a Christian. They think good thoughts about the Bible, Jesus, and church. However, they have never placed their faith and trust in Jesus Christ. They along with King Agrippa have said, "Almost." True victory is possible only to those who will eliminate that dreadful word from Agrippa’s statement. Consider how much happier he would be today if he had said to Paul, "Thou persuadest me to be a Christian." Have you said, "Almost" to Jesus? Why not say "Altogether"? Why not accept Him completely? Listen to Paul’s response: "And Paul said, I would to God, that not only thou, but also all that hear me this day, were both almost, and altogether such as I am, except these bonds." Acts 26:29.
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