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Matthew was host with the most
Few people may realize that the Apostle Matthew may have been the original party animal. You might be thinking, "Are you speaking of 'the' Apostle Matthew - the author of the first book of the New Testament?" It appears so. Matthew, a tax collector with great people skills, also appears to have been a gala guru with a plan for Jesus. Tax collectors of the day were Jews working for the Romans mainly to collect ...
Three religions converge in one story
Many of the major religions of the world have a lot in common. The similarities between Christians, Jews and Muslims, for instance, can be seen in the story of Abraham and Sarah.
Standing on God's word
I am convinced that the Bible is right, but somebody else is wrong. I cannot call right wrong and wrong right.
Make sure you're ready for Heaven
Serving as a pastor close to a military base has been a wonderful experience for me. I have met so many wonderful people who have served our country, and for that I am grateful.
Show concern for the unresolved
Serving as a pastor close to a military base has been a wonderful experience for me. I have met so many wonderful people who have served our country, and for that I am grateful.
God shows wack back to salvation
God created man to worship and love him. He had prepared a place for man to dwell, providing all of man's needs. (Genesis 1, 2). In doing this, God allowed for his creation, man, to be able to decide to obey him or to follow another way (Joshua 24:15).
Community bows head to lift prayers
Around 40 people bowed their heads in prayer Thursday on the steps of Richmond Hill City Hall as local pastors led the group in the annual National Day of Prayer celebration.
Baptist convention gets new president
The installation consecration service for Pastor Stanford L. Anderson, the new First District president of the General Missionary Baptist Convention of Georgia Inc., was April 6 at Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Richmond Hill.
Grapes or giants and grasshoppers
"And they came unto the brook of Eshcol and cut down from thence a branch with one cluster of grapes, and they bare it between two upon a staff; and they brought of the pomegranates, and of the figs … And there we saw the giants, the sons of Anak, which come of the giants, and we were in our own sight as grasshoppers, and so we were in their sight" (Numbers 13:23-33).
Leave the shell of the sinful life
This week, I was at a conference in Florida. During a break, I went outside and sat down by a small lake. I glanced down and saw half of a bird's eggshell lying on the ground.
Learning to grow trust in God
As I do almost every year, I have planted a vegetable garden. There are tomato, pepper, cucumber, squash, okra, cabbage, broccoli and lettuce plants growing even now.
Better get around to it before you can't
Many people have things that they are going to "get around to." A trip is one thing many people say this about. They hear of a place or see something that makes them want to go there, but they can't go right now. However, one day they will "get around to it." Years pass, and they finally realize they waited too long. Many say, "One of these days, I am going to look into religion ...
From Passover to Pentecost through Scriptures
Three times a year, Jews still celebrate the Festivals of the Lord. The church world has just celebrated Easter, when we reflect on the death, burial and resurrection of Christ. For Jews, this season is called Passover, the Festival of Unleavened Bread and the Festival of First Fruits.
Being Christian is like firefighting
The other day, I went by one of the local volunteer fire stations and noticed a lot of vehicles there at what I presumed was a regular training session.
Celebration at Life United Pentecostal
Members of Life United Pentecostal Church in Hinesville are having dual celebrations this weekend.
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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