June, 2014

• 10 June

  My Jesus Journey (Pt. 3) Is Location Really Everything?

  

  As I continued to read  Matthew’s reflections about his dear friend, Jesus, he gave me some insight into the circumstances surrounding Jesus’ birth place.  His address was Bethlehem of Judaea under the rule of King Herod.  While still a baby, Jesus was pronounced a Governor who would rule Israel and ...

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• 10 June

  Modesty Part II: A Lustless Prince is More Charming

  

  When I was in college, I shared a dormitory floor with a variety of personalities from bold and brash to shy and intimidated. My personality fell into the spectrum of quiet and introverted, so for little small town Iowa me to venture out into the world of bigger town college ...

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• 10 June

  We Need to Stir up our Gifts Without Fear

  

  For I am mindful of the sincere faith within you, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am sure that it is in you as well. For this reason I remind you to kindle afresh the gift of God which is in you through ...

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• 9 June

  For The Love of Money

  

  ‘A man who has riches without understanding is like the beasts that perish.’ Psalm 49:20 Have you ever heard someone make the statement that if only they were rich, they would be happy? On the flip side, I have heard people say that they were glad they were not rich, ...

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• 9 June

  Teens & Chat Rooms

  

  Teens & Chat Rooms By Joel B. Chat rooms have become a real problem for teens these days. Come to think about it, chat rooms can even be dangerous for adults. You never know who’s lurking behind that well thought out moniker known as the “screen name.” Is she really ...

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• 9 June

  War Stories of Divine Intervention

  

  War Stories of Divine Intervention By John Livingston Clark In World War II on November 13, 1944, a soldier by the name of Doc Long was part of France’s 2nd Armored Division. In the midst of a battle he was hit by ammunition from a German bazooka. After falling to ...

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• 9 June

  Knocking on Heaven’s Door For An Answer

  

  Today I went to church as usual, arrived about the same time, sat in relatively the same location, and I walked in with the same expectations; We would worship, God would show up, Pastor would preach a great message, and I would walk away filled for the week. What I ...

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• 8 June

  Depression (Part II)

  

  After reading part one of this two part series, then it should be clear how notorious depression is, and how debilitating it can be. Being able to identify the warning signs will lead to early detection which can greatly impact the recovery process. Some Signs and Symptoms: * Persistent sadness ...

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• 8 June

  Depression (Part I)

  

  Quicksand… it pulls you in; you struggle to break free but it keeps drawing you back down. Mosquito… it sneakily invades your body and sucks your energy. Glue… it holds you bound, stealing your will to live; leaving you stuck in thoughts of suicide. Depression is a prison we’ve all ...

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• 8 June

  No Greater Love

  

  No Greater Love By James V. John 15:13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. Terry Brown, a Deputy Sheriff on Southern Oregon’s coast, greatly risked his own life in order to save a 14 year old boy who was ...

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