People long for relationships. On any given day at your favorite coffee shop, you will find people chatting with each other while the aroma of freshly pressed coffee fills the air. You will notice other people connecting with friends through Instagram, Facebook or Twitter. And through dating websites, people initiate conversations with others to see … Continue reading Longing for Something More…
Category: Living for Christ
Most-Viewed Posts of 2013
In case you missed them and wanted to read them (or perhaps you want to read them again!) here are the top five posts on the blog that were viewed in 2013. 30 Similarities between Abraham offering Isaac on Mt. Moriah and GOD offering Jesus on Mt. Calvary God Can Restore Broken Marriages Jase Robertson Event … Continue reading Most-Viewed Posts of 2013
Christmas Comes Earlier & Earlier Each Year
I'm sure you've noticed that Christmas seems to come earlier and earlier each year. This year, we were not quite out of October yet and already stores were decorated for Christmas, playing Christmas songs, and filled with the smells of pumpkin pie and apple cider. That seems a bit early, eh? And I know that … Continue reading Christmas Comes Earlier & Earlier Each Year
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Jesus said, “I am the true vine, and My Father is the vineyard keeper. Every branch in Me that does not produce fruit He removes, and He prunes every branch that produces fruit so that it will produce more fruit. You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. Remain in … Continue reading Source
Warren Wiersbe on Jonathan Edwards, and a few questions for us to consider
In his book 10 People Every Christian Should Know, Pastor Warren Wiersbe reminds readers of why these ten men and women were so influential as Christian leaders in their lifetime and beyond. We can learn much from each of them. Here are some of Wiersbe's thoughts on Jonathan Edwards, who lived from 1703-1758. "He saw … Continue reading Warren Wiersbe on Jonathan Edwards, and a few questions for us to consider
The Way. The Truth. The Life.
How do you know the right way to go? Follow Jesus, he will always lead you on the right path. How do you find out the truth, in any situation? Ask Jesus, he will always give you the truth. How can you know that you will have eternal life in heaven and enjoy abundant life … Continue reading The Way. The Truth. The Life.
Mini Fall Festivals were a hit!
Last Thursday, many families from our church held Mini Fall Festivals in their neighborhoods. (If you're wondering what they were, see this post.) Here are some quotes we heard about them: "The kids loved it!" "Mom, pleeeassse... I don't want to leave!" "We did a hayride through our neighborhood. We gave about 100 kids along … Continue reading Mini Fall Festivals were a hit!
Washing Feet?!
The roads were not clean in the first century. Some were cobblestone, but most were dirt roads. People and animals shared the same roads, and animals are not very good at cleaning up after themselves (when you gotta go, you gotta go!). Open sandals were the footwear of choice. Everybody wore them. So when you … Continue reading Washing Feet?!
Mini Fall Festivals
On October 31, many of your neighbors will come over to your house, dressed in costumes, asking for free candy. Let's take this opportunity to get to know our neighbors better and advance the cause of Christ at the same time. So here's the idea: Set up a “mini fall festival’ in your yard. It … Continue reading Mini Fall Festivals
Do You Believe This?
The news was not good. A close friend was gravely sick, and he was far away. He just knew in his heart that his friend was going to die. When he finally arrived near the house to check on his friend and his friend's family, the look on Martha's face confirmed it: her brother Lazarus … Continue reading Do You Believe This?