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It’s All About Jesus – Session 4 – Not in Vain
Not in Vain In the wee hours of the morning, I’d given birth to a stillborn daughter. by Betty Hassler EASTER DAY DAWNED cold and gloomy. A light rain had begun to fall. My pastor husband, Sim, had planned to deliver the Easter message at our church’s sunrise service, to be followed later by his […]
Read MoreBeing an Authentic Church – Session 1 – Constant
Constant Pray without ceasing. by Dawn Sherill-Porter “Pray constantly” (1 Thess. 5:17). This verse from Thessalonians isn’t obscure; most of us have heard it and, without doubt, most of us have wondered how to live out Paul’s directive. Paul was proud of the believers in Thessalonica and their growth in the Lord. He wrote them […]
Read MoreOwning a Faith That Matters – Session 5 – That Longing Inside
That Longing Inside Homesickness might tell us more about our future than we realize. by Patrick & Ruth Schwenk WE HAD BEEN LIVING in Bryan, Ohio, for only about a year when we decided to take a drive to Toledo, Ohio, a city we had lived in for nearly 10 years. We wanted to see […]
Read MoreA Name Like No Other- Session 3- Our Father
OUR FATHER Because of God, you are never fatherless. by Kia Stephens Warm sands and beautiful beaches characterized the landscape my parents looked at from the Norwegian cruise ship where they met. My mother was on a girls’ trip, and my father was the waiter assigned to their table. With charm, handsome features, and culinary […]
Read MoreAvoiding a Critical Spirit – Special Focus Session – Let Go of Resentment
Let Go of Resentment It will destroy you. by Preston Poore Our manager, Kevin, suddenly charged into the room and sat down at the conference table. “OK, let’s see what you’ve got!” he exclaimed. “Hi, Kevin. How are you today?” I said with a smile, trying to lighten his mood and begin our meeting on […]
Read MoreAbigail: A Woman of Wisdom – Special Focus Session – Speak Truth …
Speak Truth … but always in love. BY DAWN SHERILL-PORTER Have you ever delayed or avoided seeking advice from a godly friend because you knew it would be what you needed to hear, not what you wanted to hear? You may not have been conscious of the reason for your hesitancy, but deep down, you […]
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