Yet to Be Determined
All living beings have lives that are “yet to be determined”. If our lives are deeply rooted in the life of Christ, then we have no-thing to fear as to the hereafter. In fact, according to our Lord…
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Sermon Quotes on the Power of Prayer
Having been dumped, I was “in the dumps”. And then I met Jeannie. Some might call it happenstance, but I consider it providence. God is not to be viewed as a celestial bellhop, who jumps at our every…
A Call to Contentment
The Bread Of Life is filled with good and wholesome nutrition. The apostle Paul offers up two slices that have the power to truly transform our lives. In 1Thess.5:16-18 he writes, “Rejoice always; Pray without ceasing; In everything…
We Are Privileged Children
What earthly father is not thrilled to have his children speak to him candidly about the ups and downs of life? Such is also true of our Heavenly Father who invites us to “cast all our cares on…
Seeking Wayward Sheep
If we are to have a heart like Jesus we must be cognizant of and caring about wayward sheep. The parable of the lost sheep told by Jesus in Lk.15:3-7 gives us a glimpse into the mind of…
Praying That God May Open A Door
Jesus came to seek and save the Lost (Lk.9;10). He also sent out others to teach and preach the good news of God’s saving grace. On a couple occasions He instructed His followers to “beseech the Lord of…
Not-So-Good Excuses for Not Attending Sunday School
X Sunday morning is the only day of the week I have to sleep in and I savor those extra forty minutes. X I really don’t need to study the Bible in a church-group setting – – I…
Esprit De Corps
The title of this essay is defined as, a spirit of devotion and enthusiasm among members of a group toward one another, their group and its purposes. Could there be a more suitable term to describe the Biblical…
A Godward Gaze
One of the first commentaries we’re given regarding the status of the early saints in the time following Jesus’ ascension is found in Acts 1:12-14 – – they returned to the upper room in Jerusalem and all with…
Our Father Knows Best
We are taught, and rightly so, that the sovereignty of God may sometimes override our prayer requests. This truth can often chal-lenge our faith and trust in God. It is far easier to speak those words, “THY WILL…