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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?
Stay close if you truly love God
Most people will say they love God, but their actions tell a different story. In one of his lessons, Jesus said, "Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit; neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. Every tree that ...
People fit into two groups
"Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new."
Celebrating 40 years of ministry, service
Forty years is a long time to serve others. Retired Elder Henry Frasier of Walthourville has given 40 years of ministry and community service to help make this world a better place. On March 16, family and friends gathered at the Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Hinesville to express appreciation to Frasier and his wife of 56 years, Leary Frasier. Despite humble beginnings, Frasier has accomplished many notable things. Prior to becoming the ...
First Communion warrants special gift
Spring is the season of First Holy Communion. Parents, aunts, uncles, and even older brothers and sisters often look on with pride when their young relatives receive the sacrament for the first time. One of three Sacraments of Initiation within the Catholic church, the sacrament of First Holy Communion, or the Eucharist, is a momentous event in the life of a young Catholic.
Looking forward to Easter Sunday
I remember looking forward to Easter Sunday when I was a child. Part of it was the Easter-egg hunt at our small country church after service, but a lot of it was the spirit of celebration. That was evident starting with getting ready for church and carrying on through the service itself. The music was a little more upbeat, and the preacher spoke with a little more excitement. This definitely was a step up from ...
Learning the vital skill of listening
Sunday begins what is often called "Holy Week." Full disclosure here: My tradition does celebrate Holy Week as carefully as other Christian denominations. I have participated in Maundy Thursday observances. I have preached at the occasional Good Friday service. But for the most part, we Baptists place most of our emphasis on Easter Sunday and the resurrection. And that makes sense. After all, Easter is what the Christian faith is all about. Still, ...
God loves, cares for all mankind
God is not man. God is God. He is omnipotent, omniscient and omnipresent. Man's ways and God's ways are not the same. "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the Earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts" (Isaiah 55:8-9). Man makes a mistake when he tries to bring God down to ...
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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.
Matthew was host with the most
Few people may realize that the Apostle Matthew may have been the original party animal.
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.
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