2014 April — Page 2

Why Easter is So Special To Me

What makes Easter different from every other holiday including Christmas? Answer: the resurrection of Jesus! Easter brings new hope and life to my heart every year. It’s less complicated than the Christmas season and reminds me of the reason I look to Jesus daily. Celebrate E-A-S-T-E-R with me: E – Easter Eggs “‘Don’t be alarmed,’ […]

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Who Were The Spirits in Prison In 1 Peter 3? Why Was Jesus Preaching To Them?

by Jack Wellman

What does it mean that Jesus went and proclaimed or preached to the spirits in prison in 1 Peter 3? Did Jesus preach the gospel to those spirits in prison? Were these spirits men or demons? First Peter 3 There are many Scriptures that are hard to understand and even Peter had difficulty understanding what […]

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What Does The Bible Say About War?

by Daryl Evans

Every day that we turn on any news program it won’t be very long until the news telecast will turn to show some unrest in the forms of wars or suicide bombers all over the world. Jesus even forewarned that the end times will show not only wars but ongoing rumors of wars so we […]

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7 Prayers For Young People and the Next Generation

by Derek Hill

One of our biggest responsibilities as adults is to teach and train our kids core principals from the Bible to give them a solid foundation in Christ as they grow. You don’t have to walk very far to see how important it is to pray right now. It seems like each generation gets a little […]

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How Can We Recognize False Doctrines?

by Jack Wellman

There are many false teachers out there teaching false doctrines. How can we recognize untrue teachings from those that are true? How do you recognize false doctrines from true ones? Jesus: I am the Truth, the Life, and the Way In John 14:6 Jesus told His disciples that “I am the way, and the truth, […]

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20 Powerful G.K. Chesterton Quotes

by Pamela Rose Williams

The “Father Brown” detective series of books include the most popular writings by Gilbert Keith Chesterton. They were written in the early 1900’s and even today they are still being adapted for television. While Mr. Chesterton never considered himself a good writer he was actually extremely gifted and could write anything. He has published more […]

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18 Bible Verses About Orphans

by Daryl Evans

If we truly desire to have a heart like Jesus, we will always be seeking to help out those that are not as fortunate or blessed as we are. It doesn’t matter what income level you are at, there will almost always be people that are more needy than we are. We may think that […]

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How To Show Empathy To Others: 5 Christian Ways

by Derek Hill

Empathy is defined as: the feeling that you understand and share another person’s experiences and emotions; the ability to share someone else’s feelings. (Merriam-Webster.com) I am scared that this word may be taken out of the dictionary in the next 30 years if we don’t show our children how to love other people. People in […]

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What is Casting Lots? Should Christians Cast Lots Today?

by Jack Wellman

What does the Bible mean when “they cast lots?” Is it sin today for Christians to make decisions based on this practice? What does the Bible say about casting lots? Why Did They Cast Lots? Was casting lots a form of gambling? Absolutely not. In the Old Testament, when the Jews had to make a […]

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7 Cautionary Warnings From the Bible for Christians

by Crystal McDowell

The incredible feeling of liberty at the moment of salvation comes with responsibility. Paul wrote in Galatians 5:13 that “You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love.” Believers need to take care and pay attention to […]

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