Who We Are<\/a>.<\/p>\nThis website was started in the spring of 2003. With twenty years of posting, it does accumulate. Most of the answers to questions are written by me (Jeffrey Hamilton) unless signed by someone else. The articles come from a variety of sources — mostly preachers, both past and present. I try to add one or two things to the site each day.<\/p>\n
I am a full-time preacher, though I supplement my income with a part-time job or two.<\/p>\n
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Thanks.\u00a0 Keep up the good work.<\/p>\n
God said it.\u00a0 I believe it.\u00a0 That settles it.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Question: While surfing the net, I discovered your postings.\u00a0 I read them with great interest.\u00a0 Are you affiliated with any particular church denomination?\u00a0 How can you find so many qualified people to post on-target and in-depth articles daily?\u00a0 I doubt they have a full-time job anywhere else. 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