2015 in review
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Category: 2015 – Nov/Dec
How To Avoid Foolishness – Michael Morton
Stop your foolishness!” I can still hear the words as they left my grandmother’s lips. As a young boy, I really didn’t understand what she was referring to. Now, I realize, it was the noise and commotion I was involved in that was not in compliance with what was supposed to be happening. In that… Read More How To Avoid Foolishness – Michael Morton
Thoughts on Prayer – Cougan Collins
God talks to us through His written Word. However, prayer is how we talk with God, praise Him, thank Him and make requests of Him. In this article, I will show you that prayer is a part of our public worship and our private lives as well. I will also answer the following questions: How… Read More Thoughts on Prayer – Cougan Collins
The Biblical Definition of Miracles – Jon Mitchell
Christmas is here. The time of year during which we are repeatedly told is “a time of miracles.” Think back over the holiday seasons of your life. How many times have you heard a commercial on the radio or saw a Christmas movie on the television in which the Christmas season or Christmas itself was… Read More The Biblical Definition of Miracles – Jon Mitchell
The Works of the Flesh – Dustin Forthun
Students of the Bible will note its use of many lists. These lists include the days of creation (Ge. 1), the ones in Ephesians chapter 4, the fruit of the Spirit (Ga. 5), and the works of the flesh—which is the topic of this article. Paul’s letter to the churches of Galatia addresses several of… Read More The Works of the Flesh – Dustin Forthun
Ways To Encourage Each Other – Adam Carlson
Webster defines encouragement in part as, “The act of giving courage, or confidence of success; incitement to action or to practice; incentive.” Encouragement is something that everyone needs, especially within the body of Christ. The focus of this article will be to look at some ways in which this can be accomplished along with examples.… Read More Ways To Encourage Each Other – Adam Carlson
Shepherds of the Flock – Wesley Walker
Leadership in the church is about service. It is not about a position one holds or the perceived attaining of rank. As Jesus said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great men exercise authority over them. It is not that way among you, but whoever wishes to… Read More Shepherds of the Flock – Wesley Walker
Youth That Fall Among The Thorns – Curtis Kimbrell
We’ve all heard the phrase, “The youth of the church are the present and future of the church that Christ established,” or at least something very close to it. Yet, what happens when those young individuals begin to lose heart, grow weary or just give up? Jesus explained to us that the Word of God… Read More Youth That Fall Among The Thorns – Curtis Kimbrell
Put A “C” Behind Your Name — Jon Mitchell, Editor (Editorial: November/December, 2015)
As 2015 ends and 2016 comes upon us, those of us who follow political current events in the United States are continually reminded that 2016 is an election year. As we pick the new leaders of our country, let us remember that “the most High rules the kingdoms of men and gives it to whom… Read More Put A “C” Behind Your Name — Jon Mitchell, Editor (Editorial: November/December, 2015)
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