“Follow Me!”

“Follow Me!” “We do not choose the battlefields in life But we are to follow the colors to the top of the hill; We cannot water the gardens where seeds have been planted But someday we will see the flowers that bloomed!” – C. S. Craig  October 20, 2018  

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Nobility of Soul

A COURAGEOUS MAN – A SPIRITUAL JOURNEY The nobility of his soul is apparent in the Apostle Paul’s writings and sufferings. Studying the life of the great apostle Paul in his epistles we find a suffering, servant-witness, honored and humbled to serve his Master, Jesus Christ. Paul was truly a courageous man on a spiritual journey, completely dedicated to his…

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What is a “Statement of Faith?”

A Statement of Faith is a public explanation of the fundamental beliefs as taught by the pastor or denomination of the local church. It is a summary, a teaching platform expressing the principles of the Christian faith. Please see our own Statement of Faith. Every Christian should know and understand what they believe! Every believer should know what their chosen…

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The Sharp Edges of Faith – A Must-Read

THE QUESTION OF UNANSWERED PRAYER AND THE ADDICTED WHO FEEL DEJECTED ARE THE OBJECT OF THIS STUDY. THE DEFINITION OF FAITH: CONFIDENCE IN THE INTEGRITY OF GOD We believe in a transcendent God, all-powerful, yet personable. But, so much about life cannot be understood rationally, especially unanswered prayer. Can we talk? I’m not certain that prayer is as complex as…

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Epoch

Epoch An epoch is a period of time, characterized by particular events. Specific time periods (epochs) are clearly defined (visible) when we look back at history in Scripture. It is easier to grasp the great panoramic view of history and the times of various events when we place these events on a timeline. Epochs are basically time capsules of history….

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Scapegoat

A scapegoat is an animal that carries away sin, as in Leviticus 16:7-10. In ancient times, the Israelite ritual used two goats. One was designated for the Lord and offered as a sin offering (Leviticus 16:9), the other goat, the scapegoat, bore the people’s iniquities (Leviticus 16:11). In this ritual, Israel released a live animal to carry away impurities. The…

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Proper Motivation in Giving

“Giving is an expression of worship that commemorates God’s grace.” Grace is all that God can do for man, based on the sacrifice of Christ on the cross, and remain consistent with His own character. Grace: “freely given – neither earned nor deserved.” Spiritual gifts are bestowed upon every believer by the Holy Spirit at the moment of salvation for…

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The Searchlight and the Dipper

A Devotional for Meditation and Action Desperate men and women subconsciously yearn for God’s love, mercy, and forgiveness. They are in search of truth, peace, and light. As ambassadors we hold in our hands a searchlight and a dipper. The searchlight shines in the darkness so that humanity can see the cross. The dipper is for dipping into the water…

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