Growing up in the early 1970s was hard; during the Vietnam conflict, single mothers were commonplace. Eventually, my home life included a stepfather who was violent; he hated the children of a previously married woman—me and my two siblings. Beatings came weekly, if not daily. My mom said, “You kids will be grown one day, and I need somebody for …
Do you desire to help make a life-changing difference in other people’s lives? Many do, and most recognize that in helping others they too are blessed. In fact, Jesus said in Acts 20:35: “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” The ShareJOY Run is just such an opportunity to help others and be personally encouraged. It’s a 5K …
I’ll call him George. I had never met him before that day. He walked through our church doors one late Sunday afternoon to “catch the evening show” as he called it. George managed a printing press crew that worked through Saturday nights and therefore he slept on Sunday mornings. That Sunday we met and started a friendship that would last …
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Listen as Ray and Doris explain how friendships they have made through attending church have affected their lives over the years. Christ called the church a “body”, every person is important and has a part to play. Just as important is the fact that we forge lasting relationships to help build up and support our brothers and sisters in Christ. …
Sometimes in this thing we call life we need to go “back to the basics.” Vince Lombardi was one of the winningest coaches in National Football League history. He was a fanatic about fundamentals. Those who played under his leadership often spoke of his intensity, his drive, his endless enthusiasm for the game. Time and again he would come back …
Happy New You! People crave new things today: • New phones, cars, clothes, hairstyles, and even a new face • Plastic surgery to get a new nose, new ears, a new look, a new body Especially during the new year, we set new goals, pursue new resolutions: • Change our lifestyle, go on a diet, break a bad habit, create …
There is no definitive biblical answer to the question of whether Christians should use medical marijuana, because marijuana for medicinal use is not addressed in the Bible. However, after a review of certain clear Biblical principles, the answer to the question becomes clearer. First, although many states have legalized medical marijuana, its use is still illegal according to federal law. …
Have you ever asked yourself that question? Are you ever going to achieve that goal in life that you longed for the most? Or have you already received what you desired and then discovered it didn’t satisfy you as much as you had hoped? Life is like a classic novel with some chapters that are energizing and others that are …
[symple_box color=”gray” text_align=”left” width=”100%” float=”none”] The LORD is my strength and song, and is become my salvation. The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tabernacles of the righteous: the right hand of the LORD doeth valiantly. The right hand of the LORD is exalted: the right hand of the LORD doeth valiantly. I shall not die, but live, …
