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Standing Strong in the Face of Persecution

Did you know Billy Graham recently issued a warning for believers in America?  It is more of a reminder of what God’s word has already stated: prepare for persecution. Many of us in this blessed United States have no idea what it really means to be persecuted. We don’t understand ...

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The High Calling of Children’s Ministry

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The longer I live, the more convinced I am that children’s ministry is where it’s at. And yet, the more I see of the church, the more I feel like we are missing that truth. Like Jesus’s disciples, we’re kind of subtly pushing the children off to the sidelines. Worship, ...

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New Movie, Risen: A New Spin on an Old Favorite

Entitled “The most successful Christian movie ever in terms of box office gross,” Passion of the Christ starring Mel Gibson remains one of the most popular and effective movies about Jesus’s death and resurrection. But in 2016, this well-known movie might be getting some competition in the form of the ...

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Jesus Built the House

We can build up the biggest ministry this side of heaven. But if the Lord has not laid the foundation it will crumble. We may be reaching people around the world and have a great financial windfall. There is nothing wrong with these elements but if God is not building ...

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Fighting Depression Naturally

Along with the excitement of the holidays, depression can often sneak in. These episodes may range from mild melancholy to suicidal tendencies. There are wonderful Christian counselors, psychiatrists, and prescription medications that can be used in treating this debilitating condition. If you are experiencing depression or receiving treatment from a ...

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Our Hope: Moving Forward

“Do not remember the former things, nor consider the things of old.  Behold, I will do a new thing, now it shall spring forth; shall you not know it?  I will even make a road in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.”  Isaiah 43:18-19 (NKJV) This is something that ...

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Our Hope: Do For Other People

“Always do for other people everything you want them to do for you.  That is the Moses’ Teachings and the Prophets.”  Matthew 7:12 (GW) A friend of mine had a precious baby boy a few months ago.  She was shopping in Wal-Mart recently, in the baby section.  She was browsing, but ...

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