April, 2016

• 17 April

  Jesus-The Reason We are Free

  

  He is the reason we are free for forever from sin and death. Yes, he took care of death and all of sin for all time. We have heard it so many times He became sin and death for us.  There is a line from a Phillips, Craig and Dean ...

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• 16 April

  Never Deal With Difficult People Again

  

  Let’s talk about difficult people. Know any? Everyone does and if you don’t, let me tell you, you’re the only person in the world. I say that with all due respect. Just this morning, I was mulling over the difficult people in my life, struggling with the ever niggling “what ...

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• 15 April

  The Bible Has Been Labeled “Unsuitable”

  

  What many Christians believe to be the inspired Word of God is now sixth on a list of 10 books considered to be “…most challenged and called to be banned in libraries,” in the words of Christian Post reporter, Stoyan Zaimov, because of its content and appropriateness. It has been ...

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• 15 April

  On Marriage, In Sickness and In Health

  

  In June, I will celebrate my second anniversary with my wonderful, loving, devoted husband.  In two short years of marriage, large trials have loomed before us, and it is by the grace of God that we have weathered them all. At the start of 2016, we welcomed our beautiful daughter to ...

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• 15 April

  Does Scripture Have Side Effects?

  

  Fatigue … Cough … Sleep Deprivation … Blurred Vision … Agitation … Cataracts … Heart Attack … These are not symptoms of disease, but side effects brought on by the medications prescribed to manage or heal disease … Sometimes, in order to prevent serious trouble or even death, we must ...

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• 13 April

  7 Reasons it is Important to Have Quiet Moments with God

  

  For the last several months, I have been consumed with all sorts of issues that have competed for my time with the Lord. I felt that I had so much to accomplish during the day, that I did not have as much time to spend quietly before the Lord. I ...

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• 13 April

  Sin Weaves a Web of Destruction

  

  As I settled down in the living room this morning, I grabbed my laptop, ready to begin my day. I looked up into the foyer and was distraught to see a five-foot stretch of spider web suspended above my furniture. As I examined it more closely, I discovered it was ...

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• 13 April

  Hollywood: The Great Politician

  

  So recently there has been a lot of buzz over bills in several states that want to protect churches and religious groups by allowing them to make choices concerning the LGBT community, as to not violate their beliefs.  In addition there have been similar bills which seek to put restrictions ...

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• 12 April

  Prolonged Physical Life, Or Living Life With Purpose

  

  How does one prolong life? This has been a question for many years. A new discovery is strengthening the possibility of adding up to 10 years to a person’s life. Protein molecules called GSK-3 are responsible for shortening life. According to Wikipedia, they serve as regulatory agents. New research shows ...

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• 12 April

  You, Your Money and God

  

  My pastor’s recent sermon centered on three things: God, money and me.  I was impacted by the unusual clarity of this message and want to share it with you. If you are seeking a closer walk with God, money is one of the biggest issues that can block you from ...

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