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The Law of First Impression
By Roger And Eileen Himes · 17 years ago
Have you ever thought about ‘the law of first impression,' spiritually speaking? This law says that the FIRST thing we are impacted with (the first impression on us) is the most influential. Other, subsequent things ...
Religion without Faith
By Gary Kurz · 17 years ago
A little boy pushed his tiny hand into the Pastor's and said "morning pastor, can I ask you a question?" The Pastor, with his usual warm smile said "Sure Billy, what is it?" "Well" said ...
Whatever Happens Be Joyful!
By Roger And Eileen Himes · 17 years ago
James 1:2 says to ‘count it all joy' when we experience trials and temptations in life. Paul says basically the same thing in I Thessalonians 5:18: "In everything give thanks." At first glance, it might ...
The Truth
By Mark Baker · 17 years ago
John 1:14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.
W.E. Vines Bible Dictionary ...
The Art of God
By Gary Kurz · 17 years ago
The heartbeat of an artist is their creativity. Inspired by an idea or thought, the artist compulsively brings their thoughts into existence with their gifted hands. Whether this is accomplished through clay, paint, or written ...
The Tears of God
By Gary Kurz · 17 years ago
John 11:35 - "Jesus wept"
This is perhaps the oddest passage of scripture you will find in the New Testament. There may be other passages that confuse you or that you do not fully understand, ...
Worship: A Meeting With God
By Charles Smith · 17 years ago
During the 1980's, and well into the 90's the Church experienced a worship explosion that some called a Worship Revival, a Worship Renewal, and others just referred to it as new thing. It was in ...
If God Joined You at Work, Would You Notice?
By Nina Amir · 17 years ago
While many people try to lead a spiritual or religious life by attending church or synagogue services each week or by meditating and praying alone, most often thoughts of God or feelings of Divine connection ...
Would Jesus Hang Saddam?
By Rob Marshall · 17 years ago
We had an interesting discussion the other night at a Bible study I was leading. It was completely off topic, but that's how things go. One of the participants was very adamant that God wouldn't ...
Heaven By Another Road
By Karin Syren · 17 years ago
"‘And you know the way where I am going.' Thomas said to Him, ‘Lord, we do not know where You are going, how do we know the way?' Jesus said to him, ‘I am the ...
Rescuing Eve - Setting the Record Straight
By Gary Kurz · 17 years ago
There is nothing more egregious to the human spirit than injustice. We can usually tolerate hardships or suffering when we feel that we are not alone; that others are enduring similar experiences in their lives. ...
The Ten Suggestions of God
By Gary Kurz · 17 years ago
Most of us have heard preachers passionately warn in their sermons, "They are not the ten suggestions; they are the ten commandments". Factually, no one can argue that point. Indeed, no one should argue that ...
Awakening To The Eternal Now
By Ada Porat · 17 years ago
Every year-end, prognostications about the future proliferate. Forecasts and forebodings are offered to support any point of view, most of it feeding into the human fear of the unknown.
At one time or another each ...
Overcoming Depression: A Lesson From The Life Of Elijah
By Rob Marshall · 17 years ago
One of my favorite Old Testament stories is about Elijah. The story starts in 1 Kings 18 where we read about Elijah challenging the Israelites to decide whether they would serve God or Baal. To ...
Religion and the Bible: After Life
By Brian Orchard · 17 years ago
Mystery and confusion have long surrounded the cessation of physical life. Knowledge that can be established through the five senses provides a basis for assurances about our physical world. There is no scientific or physical ...
Sermons
By Marcus Peterson · 17 years ago
Many people go to church. Why? Some would say, “It’s just a family tradition”. For others, going to church means a change from their monotonous or worrisome day to day living.
Some people go to ...
Pat Tillman's Example
By Gary Kurz · 17 years ago
It wasn't of the magnitude of 9/11, but the news stunned the nation just the same. Pat Tillman was dead. The man who personified the "can do" spirit of America, the ultimate volunteer, had fallen ...
The Lord is His Pastor
By Gary Kurz · 17 years ago
No, I don't think you understand me Chief," explained Mike in pigeon English, a blend of English and local dialect. "I am trying to tell you about Jesus and how much he loves you and ...
It's The Law
By William Frank Diedrich · 17 years ago
Billboards tell us to wear our seat belts because it's the law. I envision a day when prominent signs and ads say: "Your thoughts create your life," and "Like attracts like." We would have constant ...
Parable Of The Sower: A Lesson On Faith And Abundance
By Rob Marshall · 17 years ago
Many people have heard the statement, "You reap what you sow." Or, as my wife learned when she was making drapes for a living, "You rip what you sew." When it comes to sowing and ...