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From Paul’s blog ” Counseling One Another ” ( counselingoneanother.com ) It is our conviction that every Christian should be an active member of a Bible-teaching local church. As believers in Christ, we are members of His body and must … Continue reading →

An elderly man was at home, upstairs, dying in bed. He smelled the aroma of his favorite chocolate chip cookies baking. He wanted one last cookie before he died. He fell out of bed, crawled to the landing, rolled down … Continue reading →

There was a little old lady who would come out every morning on the steps of her front porch, raise her arms to the sky and shout, “Praise the Lord!” Well, one day an atheist moved into the house next … Continue reading →

Provided courtesy of Holly Dye @ Refocusing Our Eyes blog Where can you find that God has ever failed to keep a promise, or that He ever lied to the soul that depended on Him? He calls on blind folk … Continue reading →

1. If you seek first to please God and are satisfied therein, you have but one to please instead of multitudes; and a multitude of masters are hardlier pleased than one. 2. And it is one that putteth upon you … Continue reading →

See therefore that you live upon God’s approval as that which you chiefly seek, and will suffice you: which you may discover by these signs. 1. You will be most careful to understand the Scripture, to know what doth please … Continue reading →

Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord, and that he may send the Christ, who has been appointed for you—even Jesus. He must remain … Continue reading →

Is it just me or does everybody enjoy those jokes/riddles that run along these lines;“How many (fill in the blank) does it take to (fill in the blank)”? You know like, “How many people from a-certain-ethnic-background does it take to … Continue reading →

( In case you haven’t figured it out, I’ve come across some great Newton poetry.  I hope you enjoy it. ) 1. Sometimes a light surprises The Christian while he sings; It is the Lord who rises With healing in … Continue reading →

The Lord, our salvation and light, The guide of our strength and our days, Has brought us together to-night, A new Ebenezer to raise: The year we have now passed through, His goodness with blessings has crown’d, Each morning his … Continue reading →