Joel Bauer April 7, 2016 Politics 3,633
I haven’t written any articles in awhile, but when I do, politics is one of my least favorite things to write about. It often ends up being childish bickering and when someone does take a stand on something, they are criminalized by the other party. Regardless, I’m going to set ...
Read More » Stephanie Reck April 6, 2016 Faith 2,757
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Not always an easy scripture to swallow, especially if you have gone through long trials and debilitating circumstances. The Apostle Paul in this scripture was not ...
Read More » Dana Rongione April 6, 2016 Faith 2,738
I’ve been reading and thinking a lot about Peter lately. Poor Peter. He gets picked on so often. Admittedly, he stuck his foot in his mouth quite often. In fact, he seemed to have a big problem with not letting his thoughts pass through his brain before they came out ...
Read More » Stephanie Hanouw April 5, 2016 Faith 2,706
Our precious Savior, Jesus, will be returning soon. I am sure you have heard it before–and it’s closer now than it ever has been. My grandparents said they heard that when they were children. It was true then and is still true today. One important part of that announcement centers ...
Read More » John Clark April 3, 2016 Faith 13,909
There is a city of Old Testament times in southern Jordan called Petra. It is a major tourist attraction. Several scenes from “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” were filmed there. It also has prophetic significance. Some Bible scholars believe it will be the place of refuge for the Jews ...
Read More » April 3, 2016 Faith 2,607
What does it really mean to be “on fire” for Jesus Christ? Not just lukewarm or cold but on fire? You see Jesus Christ is always on fire for us. His commitment never wanes but stays red hot all the time. Why? His unconditional love for us keeps Him red ...
Read More » Stephanie Reck April 2, 2016 Relationships 3,844
We are called to be Holy and to live righteously before God. We are also called to be a light in this dark world, but what happens when you become entangled in helping others? Merriam-Webster defines entanglement as something that entangles, confuses, or ensnares. The condition of being deeply involved. ...
Read More » Dana Rongione April 2, 2016 Faith 2,545
I was on a Christian forum the other day when the question arose, “Who is your favorite disciple?” To be honest, I’d never really thought about it. I can’t say that I’ve ever had a favorite disciple, but the question caused me to start thinking about it. Very soon, though, ...
Read More » Lisa April 1, 2016 Faith 2,393
“Cocaine Toothache Drops,” “Cigares de Joy Cure Asthma,” Dr. Scott’s Electric Hair Brush—“hope for the bald.” In days of old, medicine was more often harm than cure. Imagine cocaine used to cure toothaches—even in children, or smoking cigars as a cure for asthma! Imagine using a hairbrush with a small ...
Read More » Stephanie Hanouw March 29, 2016 Heart Warming 3,183
It seems the Lord just keeps putting the message “SHINE” before my eyes. In His word, He states the importance of “shining” by comparing our mission to a candle in the middle of a house. “Neither do men light a candle and put it under a bushel, but on a ...
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