Every Leaf
With the sweltering, three digit heat-filled days and ground cracking drought of the 2011 summer, the refreshing cooler temperatures of the fall season will be gratefully welcomed. Not only for the relief from the heat, but because of the beautiful transformation that will take place right before our eyes. The trees are especially amazing! They become so brilliant with rich, beautiful colors! It reminds me of the awesome power of God’s creation. EVERY LEAF in every tree is unique, different, and special in its own beautiful design. It’s as if God painted each one individually. I don’t understand how anyone can deny His existence when beholding such a sight. But, as incredible as the creation of the season of fall is, God’s creation of us far exceeds the...
Read MoreSalvation and The Church
It was God’s plan to provide a means of redemption for man’s soul. He gave His only begotten Son that mankind through that Son, might be saved. The shedding of Christ’s blood on the cross makes that possible. On the day of Pentecost when the pouring out of the Holy Spirit was given to the Apostles in Jerusalem and the first gospel sermon was preached by Peter, the church was established when those who were pricked in their hearts were baptized for the remission of their sins and were added to the church. (Acts 2:38,47, KJV). We read in Ephesians 5:23, that Christ is the Head of the church and He is the Saviour of the body, and Colossians 1:18 says “Christ is the head of the body, the church.” If we are part of the body, then we must be part of the...
Read MoreSisterhood
Sisterhood by Pam Savage A physical sister is a gift indeed A sister in Christ is a blessing we need Someone who shares the Christian walk Who knows when to listen and when to talk She will know your burdens & your cares She will lift you up when her love she shares A Christian sister is precious in God’s sight In her, all will see His shining light She knows God’s word is a priceless treasure The “only” standard by which to measure Christian sisters will teach their children His word, morning, noon & night For they know this is the only way their little lives will turn out right Serving others is always on her mind Searching for ways to be loving, caring & kind The bond of Christian sisters is like no other Together we strive to be a Godly...
Read MorePriscilla
Priscilla is one of my favorite Bible characters. We don’t know a lot about Priscilla (also called Prisca), but what we do know leads me to believe that she really loved the church. One interesting thing to note is that she and her husband, Aquila, are always mentioned together. In Acts 18:1-3 we are told that Priscilla and Aquila allowed Paul to live and work with them when he had first come to Corinth. Paul was well known for his persecution of the church in the early days, so this hospitality and openness from Aquila and Priscilla is truly something to take note of. This friendship grew to the point that Aquila and Priscilla willingly risked their lives for Paul. We don’t know what it was exactly that they did, but Paul thanked them for it in Romans...
Read MorePrecious Crimson Stream
Precious Crimson Stream By Kristin Haden Sweet escape. God, I want out. I deserve to be vomited out of your mouth. Indecisive at best, flat rebellious at worst. I’m a wretched sinner, Lord, but You loved me first. Can I still be redeemed? Is there any grace left? Oh merciful God, take this load off my chest. For I am too weak, too small, and too quiet to resist, fight off, band together in riot. But if God is for me, who can be against? Perhaps all this time I’ve been riding the fence. I choose this day whom I’ll serve no longer. “Get thee behind me, Satan!” My God and I are stronger. Now I remember what my knees are for. It’s been a while since I was down on this floor. Well, here I am, Lord, exhausted, worthless, broken. But I fully believe every...
Read MoreAttached to the Body (The Cage Series – Part 4 of 4)
Hello Sister! Now that you are walking in the light free from your cage, it is easy to often feel we have to do it all on our own. But God knows that we need encouragement, instruction, and companionship in order to be faithful Christians. From the beginning God has longed for mankind to love him. He has wanted them to separate themselves from the world and honor him. He started by creating a separate group, the Israelites, but they failed him often turning to idols and evil ways. Through Christ, however, God created a new gathering of His people, the body of Christ. And we have the choice of being a part of it or not being a part of it. By going through the “water gate” of baptism, you are choosing to enter His body. (1 Cor. 12:13) Christ has freely...
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