FAITH OVER FEAR

Faith Over Fear. “For the thing I feared has overtaken me, and what I dreaded has happened to me.”. - Job 3:25 (HCSB) Fighting to maintain a peaceful mindset has been a daily battle for me. I’ve dealt with the seeds of fear being planted at an early age. All I

OUR HEART POSTURE

Our posture makes all the difference! We have to remember who God is, and realize his power to change us and the world. We should remember who we are — and who we are not. If God can change us, He can change the world. Recently, I attended an event at a local prison.

GOD'S RULES FOR SEX

Sex is a gift God gives to married people for their mutual enjoyment. God does not intend faithfulness in marriage to be boring, lifeless, dull, and void of pleasure. Real happiness comes when we decide to find pleasure in the relationship God has given us and commit to making sex pleasurable for our spouse. For those of us who are single

and

TESTED FAITH

During my school days, I spent many hours preparing for tests. There were oral tests, written tests, open-book tests, placement tests. After completing my formal education, I hoped, my testing worries would cease somehow for the most part. But once in the workforce, I discovered that it was expected, if not mandat THE LIFE: CHERIE HILL Cherie Hill is an author and founder of www.ScriptureNow.com. She has a BA in Psychology and is trained in Biblical Counseling. Cherie is also a contributor for several online Christian Magazines and a book reviewer for Thomas Nelson, Zondervan, Amazon Vine, Bethany House, Tyndale, and Revell Books. THE IMPORTANCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT So don’t let anyone “bewitch” you. The Holy Spirit is of vital importance in your life. It is through him that the character of Christ is revealed in you: “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law .

CRUSHED IN SPIRIT

Psalm 34:18 says, “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” When sadness and depression settles into one’s mind, heart, and soul, it is not easy to shuck the feelings off, break out of the rut, and move on as some may suggest or think. At times, inner despair remains, re PRACTICING PATIENCE WHEN GOD HAS YOU WAITING Sometimes, it is a very difficult to be patient. When we’re bringing our concerns to the Lord again and again, we can grow tired of waiting. We can begin to feel like our prayers are falling on deaf ears. Often our desire is to take control and just “do the best we can” even though we know Galatians 5 lists patience as a fruit of

the Holy

HOW CAN I HAVE FAITH AFTER LOSING MY SON? I have never been a big fan of the “paste a smile on and pretend it’s okay” club. In my case it was months after my son, Noah’s, death that I began to feel angry. I had to return to work and the crushing unfairness of it all began to sink in. I used to think that people of true faith accepted everything quietly WOULD HAVING PHONE SEX WITH MY BOYFRIEND BE A SIN? Jesus said that if a man lusts after a woman, he commits adultery in his heart with her. Sex by phone fits that description — and it will be true of you too. God’s Word tells his people, “Keep yourself pure” (1 Timothy 5:22). If you engage in this kind of behavior, there’s no way you can keep your mind pure.

FAITH OVER FEAR

Faith Over Fear. “For the thing I feared has overtaken me, and what I dreaded has happened to me.”. - Job 3:25 (HCSB) Fighting to maintain a peaceful mindset has been a daily battle for me. I’ve dealt with the seeds of fear being planted at an early age. All I

OUR HEART POSTURE

Our posture makes all the difference! We have to remember who God is, and realize his power to change us and the world. We should remember who we are — and who we are not. If God can change us, He can change the world. Recently, I attended an event at a local prison.

GOD'S RULES FOR SEX

Sex is a gift God gives to married people for their mutual enjoyment. God does not intend faithfulness in marriage to be boring, lifeless, dull, and void of pleasure. Real happiness comes when we decide to find pleasure in the relationship God has given us and commit to making sex pleasurable for our spouse. For those of us who are single

and

TESTED FAITH

During my school days, I spent many hours preparing for tests. There were oral tests, written tests, open-book tests, placement tests. After completing my formal education, I hoped, my testing worries would cease somehow for the most part. But once in the workforce, I discovered that it was expected, if not mandat THE LIFE: CHERIE HILL Cherie Hill is an author and founder of www.ScriptureNow.com. She has a BA in Psychology and is trained in Biblical Counseling. Cherie is also a contributor for several online Christian Magazines and a book reviewer for Thomas Nelson, Zondervan, Amazon Vine, Bethany House, Tyndale, and Revell Books. THE IMPORTANCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT So don’t let anyone “bewitch” you. The Holy Spirit is of vital importance in your life. It is through him that the character of Christ is revealed in you: “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law .

CRUSHED IN SPIRIT

Psalm 34:18 says, “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” When sadness and depression settles into one’s mind, heart, and soul, it is not easy to shuck the feelings off, break out of the rut, and move on as some may suggest or think. At times, inner despair remains, re PRACTICING PATIENCE WHEN GOD HAS YOU WAITING Sometimes, it is a very difficult to be patient. When we’re bringing our concerns to the Lord again and again, we can grow tired of waiting. We can begin to feel like our prayers are falling on deaf ears. Often our desire is to take control and just “do the best we can” even though we know Galatians 5 lists patience as a fruit of

the Holy

HOW CAN I HAVE FAITH AFTER LOSING MY SON? I have never been a big fan of the “paste a smile on and pretend it’s okay” club. In my case it was months after my son, Noah’s, death that I began to feel angry. I had to return to work and the crushing unfairness of it all began to sink in. I used to think that people of true faith accepted everything quietly WOULD HAVING PHONE SEX WITH MY BOYFRIEND BE A SIN? Jesus said that if a man lusts after a woman, he commits adultery in his heart with her. Sex by phone fits that description — and it will be true of you too. God’s Word tells his people, “Keep yourself pure” (1 Timothy 5:22). If you engage in this kind of behavior, there’s no way you can keep your mind pure.

BE EMPOWERED!

The Amplified Bible uses six names to describe the person of the Holy Spirit. “And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Comforter (Counselor, Helper, Intercessor, Advocate, Strengthener, and Standby) that he may remain with you forever” (John 14:16). Consider

the

A NEW PERSPECTIVE

It is a choice to invite God and practice being in his presence in our everyday lives. The word ‘acknowledge’ in Hebrew is yâdaʻ, which means “to know, or get to know, to discover, to perceive and see”. Yâdaʻ has an active and intentional meaning behind it. To acknowledge him is a choice we make when we actively seek more of who

God

OUR HEART POSTURE

I remember the conversation. The man leaned forward and asked me, “What is the key thing you have learned in reaching out to society’s marginalized?” Without hesitation, I answered, “Posture.” My answer surprised him. I explained. “The posture I am referring to isn’t physical posture — the ‘straight THE LIFE: CHERIE HILL Cherie Hill is an author and founder of www.ScriptureNow.com. She has a BA in Psychology and is trained in Biblical Counseling. Cherie is also a contributor for several online Christian Magazines and a book reviewer for Thomas Nelson, Zondervan, Amazon Vine, Bethany House, Tyndale, and Revell Books. YOU WANT ME TO DO WHAT? Many mission organizations operate on a model of financial support raising. Missionaries trust God to provide what they need to live and work in their mission field, but their prayers are married to steps of faith and obedience: they ask people to give. We

PROVOKING TO WHAT?

Asher, our German Shepherd, is as docile as a dog can be. He lounges on the couch most of the day, runs only when the rare mood strikes, and is largely unmoved by other dogs nipping and pawing at his face or by my stretching it into comical expressions. Although he has snarled or clapped his jaw in anger (usually a raw

THE CO-MISSION

If you read this whole chapter in Isaiah, it pictures an awesome God. A God who sits on a throne, yet he has humanity on his mind. He has a plan. He has tasks for us to accomplish. However, God has given all of us a will — to choose to work with him or HOW TO GROW IN CHRIST: WHAT IT MEANS, AND PRACTICAL STEPS The righteous will live by faith ( Galatians 3:11 ). A life of faith will enable you to trust God increasingly with every detail of your life and to practice the following: Go to God in prayer daily. If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it GOD USES PEOPLE TO BRIDGE THE GAP God uses people all the time to accomplish his purposes. Here are a few examples from the Bible: God used Joseph to save his family from starvation by bringing them to Egypt (Genesis 50:20).Moses begged God not to destroy the Hebrews when they had worshipped the golden calf (Psalm 106:23).Esther stood in the gap with prayer and fasting for her people, saving them from Haman who wanted them TRUSTING GOD THROUGH THE SEASONS OF LIFE Trusting God Through the Seasons of Life. Lord, I want to trust you, but I don't know how! When life throws that curve ball and you have the wind knocked out of you, what do you do? Where do you turn? When we were kids we used to put a small hole in each end of an egg and then blow the contents out.

FAITH OVER FEAR

Faith Over Fear. “For the thing I feared has overtaken me, and what I dreaded has happened to me.”. - Job 3:25 (HCSB) Fighting to maintain a peaceful mindset has been a daily battle for me. I’ve dealt with the seeds of fear being planted at an early age. All I

TESTED FAITH

During my school days, I spent many hours preparing for tests. There were oral tests, written tests, open-book tests, placement tests. After completing my formal education, I hoped, my testing worries would cease somehow for the most part. But once in the workforce, I discovered that it was expected, if not mandat

SUMMERTIME SLUMBER

I love summer! It feels like an extended Sabbath — a time to step back from the business and take time to rest. But there’s a problem: I’ve found that more fun, more adventures, and more leisure doesn’t always lead to more prayer. I can get caught up in the summer moments and forget about God. My

GOD'S RULES FOR SEX

Sex is a gift God gives to married people for their mutual enjoyment. God does not intend faithfulness in marriage to be boring, lifeless, dull, and void of pleasure. Real happiness comes when we decide to find pleasure in the relationship God has given us and commit to making sex pleasurable for our spouse. For those of us who are single

and

RESCUED TO RESCUE

Rescued to Rescue. “Rescue any who need to be saved, as you would rescue someone from a fire.”. Jude 1:23a (CEV) I stood soberly with others at Ground Zero. There was a hush as we remembered those fire fighters and rescuers who gave their lives at the World Trade Center over a decade ago. There was an urgency to rescue and save all they

could.

HEART, SOUL, MIND, STRENGTH Heart, Soul, Mind, Strength. January 11th, 2014 / Dr. Bill Strom. “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind.”. Luke 10:27. Ever wonder what the Bible means when it says to love God with your heart, soul, strength, and mind?

JOY IN TRUST

Joy in Trust. “The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.”. - Psalm 28:7. I found a picture on my phone recently. My niece and nephew jumped over sprinklers and sprayed each other with water guns in my parents’ backyard. WHY SHOULD WE BE HOLY? Why Should We Be Holy? “Therefore, since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God.” - 2 Corinthians 7:1. Christians talk about holiness a

A SERVANT HEART

A Servant Heart. December 7th, 2015 / John Grant. “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.”. Mark 10:45. Being a servant in our world means being suppressed, even trod-upon. But in the Biblical context, it takes on a totally different meaning: one of freedom and devotion. THE NINE UNGRATEFUL LEPERS The Nine Ungrateful Lepers. Katherine J. Kehler. One of them came back to Jesus, shouting, “Glory to God, I’m healed!”. He fell flat on the ground in front of Jesus, face downward in the dust, thanking him for what he had done. Jesus asked, “Didn’t I heal ten men?

FAITH OVER FEAR

Faith Over Fear. “For the thing I feared has overtaken me, and what I dreaded has happened to me.”. - Job 3:25 (HCSB) Fighting to maintain a peaceful mindset has been a daily battle for me. I’ve dealt with the seeds of fear being planted at an early age. All I

TESTED FAITH

During my school days, I spent many hours preparing for tests. There were oral tests, written tests, open-book tests, placement tests. After completing my formal education, I hoped, my testing worries would cease somehow for the most part. But once in the workforce, I discovered that it was expected, if not mandat

SUMMERTIME SLUMBER

I love summer! It feels like an extended Sabbath — a time to step back from the business and take time to rest. But there’s a problem: I’ve found that more fun, more adventures, and more leisure doesn’t always lead to more prayer. I can get caught up in the summer moments and forget about God. My

GOD'S RULES FOR SEX

Sex is a gift God gives to married people for their mutual enjoyment. God does not intend faithfulness in marriage to be boring, lifeless, dull, and void of pleasure. Real happiness comes when we decide to find pleasure in the relationship God has given us and commit to making sex pleasurable for our spouse. For those of us who are single

and

RESCUED TO RESCUE

Rescued to Rescue. “Rescue any who need to be saved, as you would rescue someone from a fire.”. Jude 1:23a (CEV) I stood soberly with others at Ground Zero. There was a hush as we remembered those fire fighters and rescuers who gave their lives at the World Trade Center over a decade ago. There was an urgency to rescue and save all they

could.

HEART, SOUL, MIND, STRENGTH Heart, Soul, Mind, Strength. January 11th, 2014 / Dr. Bill Strom. “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind.”. Luke 10:27. Ever wonder what the Bible means when it says to love God with your heart, soul, strength, and mind?

JOY IN TRUST

Joy in Trust. “The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.”. - Psalm 28:7. I found a picture on my phone recently. My niece and nephew jumped over sprinklers and sprayed each other with water guns in my parents’ backyard. WHY SHOULD WE BE HOLY? Why Should We Be Holy? “Therefore, since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God.” - 2 Corinthians 7:1. Christians talk about holiness a

A SERVANT HEART

A Servant Heart. December 7th, 2015 / John Grant. “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.”. Mark 10:45. Being a servant in our world means being suppressed, even trod-upon. But in the Biblical context, it takes on a totally different meaning: one of freedom and devotion. THE NINE UNGRATEFUL LEPERS The Nine Ungrateful Lepers. Katherine J. Kehler. One of them came back to Jesus, shouting, “Glory to God, I’m healed!”. He fell flat on the ground in front of Jesus, face downward in the dust, thanking him for what he had done. Jesus asked, “Didn’t I heal ten men?

OUR HEART POSTURE

Our posture makes all the difference! We have to remember who God is, and realize his power to change us and the world. We should remember who we are — and who we are not. If God can change us, He can change the world. Recently, I attended an event at a local prison. YOU WANT ME TO DO WHAT? Many mission organizations operate on a model of financial support raising. Missionaries trust God to provide what they need to live and work in their mission field, but their prayers are married to steps of faith and obedience: they ask people to give. We

THE CO-MISSION

If you read this whole chapter in Isaiah, it pictures an awesome God. A God who sits on a throne, yet he has humanity on his mind. He has a plan. He has tasks for us to accomplish. However, God has given all of us a will — to choose to work with him or

GOD ACCOMPLISHING

If I have to admit to hating something, I would say I hate suffering. I recently visited a relative who seemed apathetic to my husband’s cancer and all that we are going through. They proceeded to say that they don’t believe in the same God we do. Their reasons for this were actually unbiblical and contrary to my o SPIRITUAL THRESHOLDS As your relationship deepens, your friends may become curious about Jesus and interested — at least on an intellectual level — in your faith. 3. Opens up to change. At some point, your friends will realize that something’s missing from their life and start to wonder whether that something might be Jesus. 4. POWER FOR LIVING A DYNAMIC CHRISTIAN LIFE Let go of worry, fear or self-reliance. Inhale: Rely on God to fill you by his Spirit. Receive his hope, confidence, forgiveness and power to make better choices. “Pray continually. Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus” (1 Thessalonians 5:17-18, NIV). “Since we are living by the Spirit, let

us

EAGLES’ WINGS TO FREEDOM The Lord called to him out of the mountain, saying, “Thus you shall say to the house of Jacob, and tell the people of Israel: ‘You yourselves have seen what I did to the Egyptians, and how I bore you on eagles’ wings and brought you to myself. THE IMPORTANCE OF IDENTITY No identity is higher. None more important. No matter who or what else you are, this is the one we must never forget because it travels with us wherever we go. This identity changes everything. This identity is the greatest identity we’ll ever have. We are servants of Christ

Jesus!

GOD'S PERFECT TIMING God's Perfect Timing. February 22nd, 2014 / Ashlea Massie. “Now a certain man was ill, Lazarus of Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. It was Mary who anointed the Lord with ointment and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was ill. So the sisters sent to him, saying, ‘Lord, he whom you love is ill.’. DO EVIL AND SUFFERING DISPROVE THE EXISTENCE OF GOD? (PART Evil does not disprove God, more than it actually proofs God. If there is evil, i suppose you say there is good. And if there is Good there has to be a moral law since evil and good exist. And since there is a moral law, then there is a moral law giver. this is the guy who atheist are trying to disprove.

OUR HEART POSTURE

Our posture makes all the difference! We have to remember who God is, and realize his power to change us and the world. We should remember who we are — and who we are not. If God can change us, He can change the world. Recently, I attended an event at a local prison.

TESTED FAITH

During my school days, I spent many hours preparing for tests. There were oral tests, written tests, open-book tests, placement tests. After completing my formal education, I hoped, my testing worries would cease somehow for the most part. But once in the workforce, I discovered that it was expected, if not mandat

SUMMERTIME SLUMBER

I love summer! It feels like an extended Sabbath — a time to step back from the business and take time to rest. But there’s a problem: I’ve found that more fun, more adventures, and more leisure doesn’t always lead to more prayer. I can get caught up in the summer moments and forget about God. My

A SERVANT HEART

A Servant Heart. December 7th, 2015 / John Grant. “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.”. Mark 10:45. Being a servant in our world means being suppressed, even trod-upon. But in the Biblical context, it takes on a totally different meaning: one of freedom and devotion. HEART, SOUL, MIND, STRENGTH Heart, Soul, Mind, Strength. January 11th, 2014 / Dr. Bill Strom. “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind.”. Luke 10:27. Ever wonder what the Bible means when it says to love God with your heart, soul, strength, and mind?

JOY IN TRUST

Joy in Trust. “The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.”. - Psalm 28:7. I found a picture on my phone recently. My niece and nephew jumped over sprinklers and sprayed each other with water guns in my parents’ backyard.

RESCUED TO RESCUE

Rescued to Rescue. “Rescue any who need to be saved, as you would rescue someone from a fire.”. Jude 1:23a (CEV) I stood soberly with others at Ground Zero. There was a hush as we remembered those fire fighters and rescuers who gave their lives at the World Trade Center over a decade ago. There was an urgency to rescue and save all they

could.

THE NINE UNGRATEFUL LEPERS The Nine Ungrateful Lepers. Katherine J. Kehler. One of them came back to Jesus, shouting, “Glory to God, I’m healed!”. He fell flat on the ground in front of Jesus, face downward in the dust, thanking him for what he had done. Jesus asked, “Didn’t I heal ten men? NEIGHBORHOOD PRAYER WALKS Do you walk around your neighborhood for exercise? How about exercising prayer over the houses and people as you stroll? Even if you don’t know who they are, you can pray for them. Besides, God knows them and their needs. The following is a suggested prayer to use on neighborhood prayer walks. It is based on the Lor HOW CAN I HAVE FAITH AFTER LOSING MY SON? I have never been a big fan of the “paste a smile on and pretend it’s okay” club. In my case it was months after my son, Noah’s, death that I began to feel angry. I had to return to work and the crushing unfairness of it all began to sink in. I used to think that people of true faith accepted everything quietly

OUR HEART POSTURE

Our posture makes all the difference! We have to remember who God is, and realize his power to change us and the world. We should remember who we are — and who we are not. If God can change us, He can change the world. Recently, I attended an event at a local prison.

TESTED FAITH

During my school days, I spent many hours preparing for tests. There were oral tests, written tests, open-book tests, placement tests. After completing my formal education, I hoped, my testing worries would cease somehow for the most part. But once in the workforce, I discovered that it was expected, if not mandat

SUMMERTIME SLUMBER

I love summer! It feels like an extended Sabbath — a time to step back from the business and take time to rest. But there’s a problem: I’ve found that more fun, more adventures, and more leisure doesn’t always lead to more prayer. I can get caught up in the summer moments and forget about God. My

A SERVANT HEART

A Servant Heart. December 7th, 2015 / John Grant. “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.”. Mark 10:45. Being a servant in our world means being suppressed, even trod-upon. But in the Biblical context, it takes on a totally different meaning: one of freedom and devotion. HEART, SOUL, MIND, STRENGTH Heart, Soul, Mind, Strength. January 11th, 2014 / Dr. Bill Strom. “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind.”. Luke 10:27. Ever wonder what the Bible means when it says to love God with your heart, soul, strength, and mind?

JOY IN TRUST

Joy in Trust. “The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.”. - Psalm 28:7. I found a picture on my phone recently. My niece and nephew jumped over sprinklers and sprayed each other with water guns in my parents’ backyard.

RESCUED TO RESCUE

Rescued to Rescue. “Rescue any who need to be saved, as you would rescue someone from a fire.”. Jude 1:23a (CEV) I stood soberly with others at Ground Zero. There was a hush as we remembered those fire fighters and rescuers who gave their lives at the World Trade Center over a decade ago. There was an urgency to rescue and save all they

could.

THE NINE UNGRATEFUL LEPERS The Nine Ungrateful Lepers. Katherine J. Kehler. One of them came back to Jesus, shouting, “Glory to God, I’m healed!”. He fell flat on the ground in front of Jesus, face downward in the dust, thanking him for what he had done. Jesus asked, “Didn’t I heal ten men? NEIGHBORHOOD PRAYER WALKS Do you walk around your neighborhood for exercise? How about exercising prayer over the houses and people as you stroll? Even if you don’t know who they are, you can pray for them. Besides, God knows them and their needs. The following is a suggested prayer to use on neighborhood prayer walks. It is based on the Lor HOW CAN I HAVE FAITH AFTER LOSING MY SON? I have never been a big fan of the “paste a smile on and pretend it’s okay” club. In my case it was months after my son, Noah’s, death that I began to feel angry. I had to return to work and the crushing unfairness of it all began to sink in. I used to think that people of true faith accepted everything quietly

OUR HEART POSTURE

Our posture makes all the difference! We have to remember who God is, and realize his power to change us and the world. We should remember who we are — and who we are not. If God can change us, He can change the world. Recently, I attended an event at a local prison.

THE CO-MISSION

If you read this whole chapter in Isaiah, it pictures an awesome God. A God who sits on a throne, yet he has humanity on his mind. He has a plan. He has tasks for us to accomplish. However, God has given all of us a will — to choose to work with him or WHEN YOU CAN’T FIX IT I am, by nature, a fixer, a problem-solver. I don’t like to feel out of control. So, needless to say, this past year of living through a worldwide pandemic, then having my mother suffer a life-altering stroke, has challenged me in more ways than I could have possibly imagined. I have felt THE LIFE: RELIABILITY (Part 1) How I Discovered the Answer. Here’s my story of how I discovered that Christianity’s holy book is not what I once so strongly believed about it. SPIRITUAL THRESHOLDS As your relationship deepens, your friends may become curious about Jesus and interested — at least on an intellectual level — in your faith. 3. Opens up to change. At some point, your friends will realize that something’s missing from their life and start to wonder whether that something might be Jesus. 4.

FAR AND REMOVED

As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us. - Psalm 103:12 My parents grew up in the Philippines and the barangays (neighbourhoods) they lived in had many hills and no paved roads. Getting to school would take an hour-long walk’s journey one-way. CRYING OUT - THELIFE.COM As a kid growing up, I had the chore of looking for my little brother when it got close to dinnertime. I usually found him playing at a neighbor’s house. But one evening, he was not at any of the usual places. Mom phoned his friends but came up empty. This had never happened before. I sat in my room without any idea (PART 1) HOW I DISCOVERED THE ANSWER You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself. POWER FOR LIVING A DYNAMIC CHRISTIAN LIFE Let go of worry, fear or self-reliance. Inhale: Rely on God to fill you by his Spirit. Receive his hope, confidence, forgiveness and power to make better choices. “Pray continually. Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus” (1 Thessalonians 5:17-18, NIV). “Since we are living by the Spirit, let

us

(PART 3) THE BIBLE PUT TO THE BIBLIOGRAPHICAL AND EXTERNAL This article focuses on how the bibliographical and external evidence tests have been applied to both the Old and New Testament according to Josh McDowell’s God-Breathed. First, we will cover the bibliographical evidence test. The Bibliographical Test for Both the Old and New Testament Old Testament Homer’s Ilia

OUR HEART POSTURE

Our posture makes all the difference! We have to remember who God is, and realize his power to change us and the world. We should remember who we are — and who we are not. If God can change us, He can change the world. Recently, I attended an event at a local prison. HOW TO ACCESS GOD'S POWER The Christian life isn’t a standard of performance or a code of ethics; it’s a vital personal relationship with a loving God. Our reconciliation with God is totally dependent on what God has done through Jesus Christ; in the same way, the ability to live a dynamic Christian life also comes totally from God. Because

GOD'S RULES FOR SEX

Sex is a gift God gives to married people for their mutual enjoyment. God does not intend faithfulness in marriage to be boring, lifeless, dull, and void of pleasure. Real happiness comes when we decide to find pleasure in the relationship God has given us and commit to making sex pleasurable for our spouse. For those of us who are single

and

FAITH OVER FEAR

Faith Over Fear. “For the thing I feared has overtaken me, and what I dreaded has happened to me.”. - Job 3:25 (HCSB) Fighting to maintain a peaceful mindset has been a daily battle for me. I’ve dealt with the seeds of fear being planted at an early age. All I THE NINE UNGRATEFUL LEPERS The Nine Ungrateful Lepers. Katherine J. Kehler. One of them came back to Jesus, shouting, “Glory to God, I’m healed!”. He fell flat on the ground in front of Jesus, face downward in the dust, thanking him for what he had done. Jesus asked, “Didn’t I heal ten men?

A SERVANT HEART

A Servant Heart. December 7th, 2015 / John Grant. “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.”. Mark 10:45. Being a servant in our world means being suppressed, even trod-upon. But in the Biblical context, it takes on a totally different meaning: one of freedom and devotion. 10 WAYS TO PRAY SCRIPTURE Show them the wonder of Your great love, O Lord ( Psalm 17:7 ). When praying for people who seem directionless in their work. Establish the work of their hands, O Lord ( Psalm 90:17 ). When praying for someone who sincerely desires to walk in God’s ways. Since they live by the Spirit, help them keep in step with the Spirit ( Galatians 5:16-20 ).

JOY IN TRUST

Joy in Trust. “The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.”. - Psalm 28:7. I found a picture on my phone recently. My niece and nephew jumped over sprinklers and sprayed each other with water guns in my parents’ backyard.

CRUSHED IN SPIRIT

Psalm 34:18 says, “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” When sadness and depression settles into one’s mind, heart, and soul, it is not easy to shuck the feelings off, break out of the rut, and move on as some may suggest or think. At times, inner despair remains, re HOW CAN I HAVE FAITH AFTER LOSING MY SON? I have never been a big fan of the “paste a smile on and pretend it’s okay” club. In my case it was months after my son, Noah’s, death that I began to feel angry. I had to return to work and the crushing unfairness of it all began to sink in. I used to think that people of true faith accepted everything quietly

OUR HEART POSTURE

Our posture makes all the difference! We have to remember who God is, and realize his power to change us and the world. We should remember who we are — and who we are not. If God can change us, He can change the world. Recently, I attended an event at a local prison. HOW TO ACCESS GOD'S POWER The Christian life isn’t a standard of performance or a code of ethics; it’s a vital personal relationship with a loving God. Our reconciliation with God is totally dependent on what God has done through Jesus Christ; in the same way, the ability to live a dynamic Christian life also comes totally from God. Because

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Sex is a gift God gives to married people for their mutual enjoyment. God does not intend faithfulness in marriage to be boring, lifeless, dull, and void of pleasure. Real happiness comes when we decide to find pleasure in the relationship God has given us and commit to making sex pleasurable for our spouse. For those of us who are single

and

FAITH OVER FEAR

Faith Over Fear. “For the thing I feared has overtaken me, and what I dreaded has happened to me.”. - Job 3:25 (HCSB) Fighting to maintain a peaceful mindset has been a daily battle for me. I’ve dealt with the seeds of fear being planted at an early age. All I THE NINE UNGRATEFUL LEPERS The Nine Ungrateful Lepers. Katherine J. Kehler. One of them came back to Jesus, shouting, “Glory to God, I’m healed!”. He fell flat on the ground in front of Jesus, face downward in the dust, thanking him for what he had done. Jesus asked, “Didn’t I heal ten men?

A SERVANT HEART

A Servant Heart. December 7th, 2015 / John Grant. “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.”. Mark 10:45. Being a servant in our world means being suppressed, even trod-upon. But in the Biblical context, it takes on a totally different meaning: one of freedom and devotion. 10 WAYS TO PRAY SCRIPTURE Show them the wonder of Your great love, O Lord ( Psalm 17:7 ). When praying for people who seem directionless in their work. Establish the work of their hands, O Lord ( Psalm 90:17 ). When praying for someone who sincerely desires to walk in God’s ways. Since they live by the Spirit, help them keep in step with the Spirit ( Galatians 5:16-20 ).

JOY IN TRUST

Joy in Trust. “The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.”. - Psalm 28:7. I found a picture on my phone recently. My niece and nephew jumped over sprinklers and sprayed each other with water guns in my parents’ backyard.

CRUSHED IN SPIRIT

Psalm 34:18 says, “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” When sadness and depression settles into one’s mind, heart, and soul, it is not easy to shuck the feelings off, break out of the rut, and move on as some may suggest or think. At times, inner despair remains, re HOW CAN I HAVE FAITH AFTER LOSING MY SON? I have never been a big fan of the “paste a smile on and pretend it’s okay” club. In my case it was months after my son, Noah’s, death that I began to feel angry. I had to return to work and the crushing unfairness of it all began to sink in. I used to think that people of true faith accepted everything quietly

BE EMPOWERED!

The Amplified Bible uses six names to describe the person of the Holy Spirit. “And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Comforter (Counselor, Helper, Intercessor, Advocate, Strengthener, and Standby) that he may remain with you forever” (John 14:16). Consider

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WHEN YOU CAN’T FIX IT I am, by nature, a fixer, a problem-solver. I don’t like to feel out of control. So, needless to say, this past year of living through a worldwide pandemic, then having my mother suffer a life-altering stroke, has challenged me in more ways than I could have possibly imagined. I have felt

FAR AND REMOVED

As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us. - Psalm 103:12 My parents grew up in the Philippines and the barangays (neighbourhoods) they lived in had many hills and no paved roads. Getting to school would take an hour-long walk’s journey one-way. CRYING OUT - THELIFE.COM As a kid growing up, I had the chore of looking for my little brother when it got close to dinnertime. I usually found him playing at a neighbor’s house. But one evening, he was not at any of the usual places. Mom phoned his friends but came up empty. This had never happened before. I sat in my room without any idea

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(Part 1) How I Discovered the Answer. Here’s my story of how I discovered that Christianity’s holy book is not what I once so strongly believed about it. (PART 1) HOW I DISCOVERED THE ANSWER You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself.

GOD'S RULES FOR SEX

Sex is a gift God gives to married people for their mutual enjoyment. God does not intend faithfulness in marriage to be boring, lifeless, dull, and void of pleasure. Real happiness comes when we decide to find pleasure in the relationship God has given us and commit to making sex pleasurable for our spouse. For those of us who are single

and

(PART 3) THE BIBLE PUT TO THE BIBLIOGRAPHICAL AND EXTERNAL This article focuses on how the bibliographical and external evidence tests have been applied to both the Old and New Testament according to Josh McDowell’s God-Breathed. First, we will cover the bibliographical evidence test. The Bibliographical Test for Both the Old and New Testament Old Testament Homer’s Ilia THE LIFE: ECCLESIASTES 7:4 You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself. PHISHING OR FISHING? Recently the Information Technology department where I work sent an email noting it was time to take Annual Security Awareness Training. The module helps me discern spam sent by shady groups who want to “get me.” The spammers hope that a percent of the millions of emails they send will get opened by unsuspecting re

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