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Reflections - Thoughts on Love

Writer Author Shana Schutte
Type Christian Column  - Devotionals
Posted Tuesday, August 19, 2008

I once read that there are only two things that can pierce the human heart: beauty and pain. Isn't it interesting how closely the two are connected? Sometimes the thing that brings the greatest beauty is the thing that brings the greatest grief. For example, loving a spouse "for better for worse, for richer, for poorer," through the ages of life can usher in immense beauty, but when death steals o ... Read Christian Column

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Out To Pastor - Man Sues God, God Counter-sues

Writer Author Rev. James L. Snyder
Type Christian Column  - Current Events
Posted Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Just when you think you have all of the idiots in the world organized and in their proper place, someone comes forth to challenge the number one position there might an epidemic of idiots in our world because there sure is a large amount and it seems to be growing every day. They come in a variety of sizes and shapes and dispositions. There are political idiots, religious idiots, celebrity idio ... Read Christian Column

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Gleanings From The Word - Experience An Extraordinary God in Ordinary Life

Writer Author Kevin Corbin
Type Christian Column  - Life
Posted Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Issue #3166 Battle Cry Can I talk about something that's not politically correct these days? Actually every time I speak of the exclusive nature of the Christian faith I do that, but I have something more specific in mind this morning. Christians are at war. Now before everyone gets all uptight let me explain a few things. This is not a war in the human sense. We're not (or certainly s ... Read Christian Column

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From The Heart Of Dixie - Mirror, Mirror Off the Wall

Writer Author Dixie Phillips
Type Christian Column  - Devotionals
Posted Thursday, July 31, 2008

Bezalel made the bronze washbasin and its bronze stand from bronze mirrors donated by the women who served at the entrance of the Tabernacle. Exodus 38:8 NLT It must have been a great sacrifice for some of these women to give their bronze mirrors to Bezalel. For some, it possibly meant never being able to see their reflection again. There are days that I feel Jesus is asking me to give my m ... Read Christian Column

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Devotionals by Donna - Run Your Race

Writer Author Donna J. Shepherd
Type Christian Column  - Devotionals
Posted Thursday, July 31, 2008

Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us. – Hebrews 12:1 I’ve seen several of the Olympic athletes on Christian programs proclaiming their love for God and faith in Jesus Christ. I’m so proud of them, and appreciate their ... Read Christian Column

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How Do We Deal? - Dealing With Feelings of Inadequacy

Writer Author Filoiann Wiedenhoff
Type Christian Column  - Overcoming Struggles
Posted Thursday, July 31, 2008

Knowing and Understanding Christ’s Sufficiency “But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ's sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am s ... Read Christian Column

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From The Heart Of Dixie - Passing the Faith Along

Writer Author Dixie Phillips
Type Christian Column  - Faith
Posted Thursday, July 31, 2008

Maggie Meadows' gnarled fingers gently floated across a weathered piece of paper. "What is that, Grandma?" Pam asked. "Oh, I was rummaging through the cedar chest in my bedroom and stumbled upon my baptismal certificate. Pastor Johnson gave all of us baptismal candidates this signed document after we were baptized. He said it would serve as a reminder of the most important decision we'd eve ... Read Christian Column

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People of Purpose - People Making an Impact in Their Community and Abroad

Writer Author Filoiann Wiedenhoff
Type Christian Column  - Interview
Posted Thursday, July 31, 2008

Interview with Benson T. Mauga of Samoan Athletes Heart of Champions Filoiann: Welcome Pastor Benson. Thank you for having this interview with us. Please tell us a little about yourself. Pastor Benson: Talofa! I am Benson T. Mauga, age 47, father of six sons: Benson Jr., 28; Dallas, 25; Rainbow, 23; Magnum, 21; and Hutch & Homer (twins), 17. Not forgotten is my beautiful, f ... Read Christian Column

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Josprel's Articles of Faith - A Man of Faith

Writer Author Josprel (Joseph Perrello)
Type Christian Column  - Faith
Posted Monday, July 14, 2008

Called “An Apostle of Faith,” George Mueller was converted to Christ in 1826 at age twenty-one. Shortly there after, he sailed to England from Prussia without letters of introduction, money or recommendations – absolutely unknown and with a very imperfect knowledge of the English language. At that time, he wrote in his journal [his diary]: “My whole life shall be one service for God.” Mueller b ... Read Christian Column

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The Lion’s Tribe - A Message to Jews and Gentiles for The Lost Sheep of the House of Israel

Writer Author Ron Cusano
Type Christian Column  - Faith
Posted Thursday, July 10, 2008

Defending The Faith Against Islam ...be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear 1Peter 3:15 Over the past two months I have had some medical issues to deal with, including some surgeries. For one of the procedures that I had, there is an online support group that I participate in, to gain knowledge and to lend sup ... Read Christian Column

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Reflections

Shana Schutte, former editor and regular contributing author for Focus on the Family knows encouraging words can move us from discouragement to encouragement in a matter of moments. That’s why she enjoys composing short Reflections for her readers. “These little writings are messages from God and His Word that He has taught me through my life experiences. I pray my readers enjoy them. Read More

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Out To Pastor

Rev. James L. Snyder has a knack for making fun of daily frustrations and will increase your humor aptitude so you can discover that life is less stressful when you’re laughing. Through these essays, you will realize that humor and religion belong together and can keep you from taking yourself and others too seriously. Read More

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Devotionals by Donna

Children's author and inspirational writer, Donna J. Shepherd, looks at everyday life and finds God's fingerprints everywhere. From bird watching to the Beatitudes, Devotionals by Donna touches the heart with wisdom and humor while feeding the mind with daily portions of God's Word. Read More

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Gleanings From the Word

Kevin Corbin and his wife Kathy live in Alberta Canada where together they pastor, Strathcona County Evangelical Free Church. Kevin's daily column is posted on WorthFinding Monday thru Friday giving us a unique perspective of life, challenging us to find God's will and purpose in it all. Read More

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Josprel’s Articles of Faith

Josprel is a resident of Western New York and is an ordained minister with an evangelical denomination. His column features writings intended to uphold the Lord Jesus Christ and strengthen the faith of His people. Read More

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Where Angels Walk

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