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Bad golf shoes give good insight
I fancy myself a golfer. Not a great one, mind you, but I usually play well enough to enjoy myself.
Where's God when bad things happen?
When things happen in the world, such as the recent bombings, some ask "Where was God when this happened?"
The sin of keeping silent
"Cry aloud, spare not, lift up thy voice like a trumpet, and shew my people their transgression, and the house of Jacob their sins" (Isaiah 58:1 KJV).
Impart life's lessons by example
There is a verse in Proverbs that we Christians like to trust in as one of the great promises of God. Chapter 22, verse 6 reads like this: "Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it."
Teach the children well
Every Sunday morning, we have a time in our worship service that is called "Children's Moments." The younger boys and girls gather around me at the front of the church, and I tell them a story.
Handle the word of God wisely
Destiny can be defined as the inevitable or necessary succession of events. When we study the word of God, we see that destiny is a fact that every person faces. It teaches us of two places, heaven and hell. One of these will be our place of eternal destiny when this life is over. God prepared hell for the devil and his angels, but sinful man will find himself there if he does ...
Trust Jesus' reach
"On the evening of the first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said 'Peace be with you.'" (John 20:19)
Troops mark Holy Week in Afghanistan
KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan - Hundreds of service members and civilians celebrated Easter with a Holy Week of services.
Using the attractions of Christianity
One of the reasons I like spring so well is that there are flowers blooming everywhere, and some not only look pretty but smell good, too.
Someone is always watching you
It recently happened to me again in the local grocery store. Someone walked up to me, extended a hand and said, "Hey, Pastor Butler. How are you today?" I smiled and said I was doing well. We talked briefly about the weather and such, never getting into any specifics about anything.
God's word is only way to salvation
Many are getting farther and farther away from God. If a person has the desire to go to heaven, he or she must search for and follow the steps of Jesus as they travel through this world.
Being an 'Easter person' all year
Well, another celebration of Easter is here, and many of us will rejoice in the good news of the stone being rolled away and the tomb found empty.
Be willing to suffer with God
On a Sunday morning long ago, when the disciples of Jesus first encountered their risen Lord, they "came to him, clasped his feet and worshipped him." (Matthew 28:9)
Easter is season for new life
Easter is all about celebrating new life. Even the secular observance is all about the beginning of new life.
Signs suggest Jesus is alive
"Jesus is alive!" Can you imagine the excitement in the voices and faces of the women who told their good news to the disciples? Even more, can you imagine the disbelief in the hearts and the minds of those who heard the declaration?
Articles by Section - Faith
God's strategy and Satan's tactics
While reading a book on business, I came across an interesting idea: A business owner should have a strategic view and not a tactical view of his or her business.
Taking on the three major decisions
In the next few weeks, many area teens will receive their diplomas, which means that they officially will be graduated.
God invites you to trust Him
I believe that God is absolutely sovereign. That means that he is in control of all things, and that nothing is outside of his authority. He is the one and only God. He knows all things. He is all-powerful.
God plans for man's salvation
When man was created and placed in the Garden of Eden, God's plan of creation was completed. Man giving in to Satan turned this scene into a wicked and ugly one.
Celebrating two faithful servants
Members of Fellowship of Love in Allenhurst are pausing today to express their love and appreciation for their leaders - and celebrating in a big way.
A special day to rejoice, mourn
Many look forward to Mother's Day, a time to honor, remember and celebrate motherhood.
Remembering great mothers by giving
Millions of people walk every day for various reasons, primarily to get some exercise. Others walk to support different causes.
Mothers are joys and privileges
Eight years ago this April, my mother passed away. It has been a while since that thought has caused me to burst out in tears, but it still fills me with deep sadness. I miss her terribly. I would give just about anything to be able to hear her deep Southern drawl on the telephone again.
Heed wise words of the Master
Jesus said, "He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him; the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day" (John 12:48). Knowing how much depends on obeying his word, a study of the Bible should be important to everyone.
Mother's role in child's life
First and foremost, I wish all mothers a wonderful and happy Mother's Day.
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