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August 2013

August 22, 2013

Stretching the Universe

Stretching the Universe Stretching the Universe is a simple thought reflection from Job 9:8 about...

August 20, 2013

Faith Grade System

Faith Grade System August 20, 2013 “The law, then, was our guardian until Christ, so...

August 19, 2013

The Danger of People-Pleasing Preaching

The Danger of People-Pleasing Preaching The Danger of People-Pleasing Preaching is a simple thought reflection...

August 08, 2013

You Will Be My Witnesses to Your Generation

You Will Be My Witnesses to Your Generation August 8, 2013 “But you will receive...

August 07, 2013

Clinging to God When All Else Fails

Clinging to God When All Else Fails August 7, 2013 “...Naked I came from my...

August 01, 2013

Christian Love Is Stronger Than Death

Christian Love Is Stronger Than Death August 1, 2013 If love is as strong as...

July 2013

July 23, 2013

Orbiting Jesus

“Therefore, since we also have such a large cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us...

July 04, 2013

Liberty's Triumph Over Tyranny Leads Us to Love

For you were called to be free, brothers; only don’t use this freedom as an...

June 2013

June 20, 2013

Moving to a One World Economy Through Free Trade Agreements

Moving to a One World Economy Through Free Trade Agreements “And he requires everyone—small and...

June 19, 2013

Waiting for God’s Vision

Waiting for God's Vision “I will stand at my guard post and station myself on...

June 19, 2013

What Changes God’s Attitude from Anger to Pleasure

“God said, “What’s this? How is it that you can change your feelings from pleasure...

June 12, 2013

Morally Straight…Or Maybe Not!

“But from the beginning of creation God made them male and female.” (Mark 10:6, HCSB)...

June 10, 2013

Selfish Leadership

Selfish Leadership ““Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel. Prophesy, and say to...

February 2013

February 13, 2013

Morally Straight

Morally Straight “Give it everything you have, heart and soul. Make sure you carry out...

February 10, 2013

Reaching the World for Jesus in Missouri

Reaching the World for Jesus in Missouri “But you will receive power when the Holy...

February 04, 2013

Being Involved in International Missions

Being Involved in International Missions “Then He said to them, “Go into all the world...

January 2013

January 30, 2013

The Power of Delegation in Leadership

The Power of Delegation in Leadership “But how can I carry, all by myself, your...

January 24, 2013

What Difference Does It Make?

What Difference Does It Make? “But in the end, does it really make a difference...

January 24, 2013

Divorce Is Like a Bloody Amputation

Divorce Is Like a Bloody Amputation “He answered, “Haven’t you read in your Bible that...

January 23, 2013

Live Long and Prosper

Live Long and Prosper “God bless you and keep you, God smile on you and...

January 21, 2013

Flowing Justice – The Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. in America

Flowing Justice - The Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. in America Flowing Justice -...

January 18, 2013

What Would Jesus Say to Lance Armstrong?

What Would Jesus Say to Lance Armstrong? ““No one, Lord,” she answered. “Neither do I...

January 17, 2013

Sexual Pollution

Sexual Pollution ““Don’t pollute yourself in any of these ways. This is how the nations...

January 17, 2013

Blamegoats

Blamegoats ““When Aaron finishes making atonement for the Holy of Holies, the Tent of Meeting,...

January 16, 2013

How Much Is Your Soul Worth?

How Much Is Your Soul Worth? "Look, does it make sense to truly become successful,...

January 14, 2013

The Sin of Manipulation

The Sin of Manipulation “Herod had arrested John, put him in chains, and sent him...

January 14, 2013

Musical Promoters of God

Musical Promoters of God “After the death of Aaron’s two sons—they died when they came...

January 12, 2013

Walk Lovewards

Walk Lovewards “And this is love: that we walk according to His commands. This is...

January 12, 2013

Let Go and Serve God

Let Go and Serve God “God said to Moses in Midian: “Go. Return to Egypt. All the...

January 12, 2013

Soaked in Holiness

Soaked in Holiness “Make atonement for the Altar and consecrate it for seven days; the...