My Grandmother's Faithfulness
Well, I’m not going to dwell on how I used to be but how I am now. I am a completely different person. I live life every day trying to do my best in God’s eyes. I’m only thirteen years old but I am very active in church. I’m there almost every chance I get.
I was never interested in church before, but my... >Read More
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Peace on Earth - Good Will to Men
Seeking and Celebrating the Real Meaning of Christmas
Entering a large grocery store a couple of months ago, I was startled by several large displays near the checkouts and exits.
There, nestled in between the bins of fresh Halloween treats, were stacks of boxed Christmas chocolates and stocking stuffers.
The Christmas season had begun...... >Read More
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Do you have the Christmas Spirit?
Would you know the Christmas Spirit if you saw it? It is fast becoming an endangered species in our culture today. We slash at it unintentionally with questions like, “What do you want for Christmas?”
Yet the true spirit of Christmas is a spirit of giving… it is evidenced best in a generous heart. It shines out with stark clarity... >Read More
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Share Your Home and Heart
No matter how beautiful or warm a church building, it cannot match the intimacy and comfort a home offers. God wants us to surrender our residences to Him because He wants to use our resources to introduce people to Him, then lead them to the church.
I (Barbara) like what my husband, Howard, says about our role in witnessing: "The... >Read More
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The Resurrection: Reason to Rejoice
I remember several years ago standing behind the curtain during our church’s Passion Play. At the end of each performance, I would step out and explain how to be saved by trusting the Lord Jesus Christ as personal Savior. Onstage, Jesus had just risen, and the disciples were running back to look inside the tomb. I got so caught... >Read More
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How to Choose a Church
I would like to start going to church, but I don’t know which one to go to. How do I decide on a church?
When you are looking for a local church, you may want to visit a few before you settle on one. There are a few areas to consider.
The most important aspect to consider is that the... >Read More
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Does God Still Speak To People?
A young man had been to Wednesday night Bible Study. The Pastor had shared about listening to God and obeying the Lord's voice. The young man couldn't help but wonder, "Does God still speak to people?"
After the service, he went out with some friends for coffee and pie and they discussed the message. Several different people talked about... >Read More
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