May, 2014

• 4 May

  The God Who Answers Prayers

  

  The God Who Answers Prayers By Joel B. 2 Cor 12:5-9 Of such an one will I glory: yet of myself I will not glory, but in mine infirmities. For though I would desire to glory, I shall not be a fool; for I will say the truth: but now ...

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• 4 May

  Eliminating Homelessness

  

  Some people don’t want to live in His mansion. Some people, choose to live (spiritually) alone... on the street or under a bridge. - As do some of the homeless among us.

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• 4 May

  Loyal Companion to Cross Center Stage

  

  “I now present to you the graduating class of 2014.” Yes, it is that time of year when caps and gowns will be worn and tears of sadness, joy, and excitement will be shed. However, this year has a slight twist for one high school senior. Desi, a Michigan teenager, ...

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• 3 May

  People of God Vote

  Romans 13:1-5” 1 Obey the government, for God is the one who put it there. All governments have been placed in power by God. 2 So those who refuse to obey the laws of the land are refusing to obey God, and punishment will follow. 3 For the authorities do ...

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• 3 May

  Liminal Space

  

  I saw a bumper sticker today that said, ‘I’m stuck in this awful place between birth and death’—certainly sounds hopeless doesn’t it? Well, I suppose that’s one way of looking at it. Perhaps I can shine a little light on the subject. There’s a scientific word originating from the Latin ...

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• 3 May

  Honoring Your Parents: A Commandment with a Promise

  

  Honoring Your Parents: A Commandment with a Promise By Joel B Phl 2:5-11 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon ...

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• 3 May

  Common Core Controversy

  

  Common Core is the phrase given to comprehensive legislation affecting education throughout America.  The Common Core controversy presents serious considerations for Americans and Christians, in particular.  Ignorance of any issue is a tool of the devil.  Failing to explore this issue puts our children and the future of America at risk.  Education is ...

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• 3 May

  The Importance of Forgiveness

  Matthew 18:21-22 (NIV)—21) Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?”  22) Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.” (In the NKJV-it says “seventy times seven.” It means the ...

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• 3 May

  Laying Down One’s Life

  

  In the early afternoon of Monday, April 28th, storm cells began to rapidly develop and erupt into an outbreak of severe weather ultimately bursting into multiple tornadoes through central Alabama and Mississippi leaving various points of damage and destruction throughout the areas. While the storm were taking place, 21-year old ...

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• 2 May

  Miriam: Dancing with Joy Before the Lord

  

  Miriam: Dancing with Joy Before the Lord By Joel B. Exodus 15:20-21 And Miriam the prophetess, the sister of Aaron, took a timbrel in her hand; and all the women went out after her with timbrels and with dances. And Miriam answered them, Sing ye to the LORD, for he ...

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