When we think of the lowest of cowardice in Bible stories we think of Peter denying that he knew Jesus. When we think of the best of courage in the Bible there is Peter, again at the top of the list. How does one go from the poster child of cowardice to the model of…
Love God, Love Others
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I was a classic Mr. goody-two-shoes who was selfish, arrogant, boastful, two-faced, disrespectful, and addicted to power. But I thought I was the teacher’s pet who was almost perfect, loyal, & courageous. NOT! In 50 days I became humble, teachable, loveable, prayerful, loyal, devoted, and Spirit-filled. I finally knew who I was. There was no…
In a world full of strife, fear, and violence, how can we find joy? Is joy something we can find? Through trials and moments of beauty, serving and being served by others, through times of pruning, God has built in the ability to experience joy in every circumstance. Join Rozella Stroud, as she explores finding…
Have you ever wondered where the 10,000 pounds of gold and silver in the Confederate treasury went? Would God save an honest doubter? What unanswered questions do you have for God to consider? Was doubting Thomas less of a disciple because he wanted more evidence? Do you know of a remedy for doubt that is…
Prayer is the continuation of the conversation with God that started when Adam first opened his eyes. God called this conversation “very good.” Through prayer we re enter that conversation and receive forgiveness, healing and restoration to the family of God. As helpful as this is, it can also, at times, become very confusing and…
Just as politicians today use lies and deceptive language to castigate their opponents, Satan used lies and misrepresented God to God’s newly created people. Satan continues to do so today. How does God get His message to those of us on earth? Scripture tells us that God is worthy of our worship because He is…
The “butterfly effect” is the theory that small causes can have large effects. A butterfly flaps its wings, and the result of just the slightest shift in the air, can cause a tornado several countries over. Based on the mathematical chaos theory, those two incidents seem quite extreme to be related. But like the ripple…
Have you ever seen a full grown person act like a baby? It is not pretty and can be embarrassing, especially for the bystanders. The Bible has identified 8 qualities which ensure that a Christian is a top level ambassador from God . “If you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you…
If disciples had to pass a final test in order to receive certification, what kind of questions would they find? Our speaker, Brenda Hubin-Price, had to pass her nursing boards (a 3 – 4 hour test) in order to obtain her professional RN certification. Like many Christians, she is also a disciple of Jesus who…
We are learning today that faith is one of the most precious, powerful gifts a human can receive from God. The Bible teaches, “think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith (Romans 12:3).” We’ll discover today that there are two kinds of faith: common sense faith and saving faith. By…