All posts for the month April, 2018

The Uniqueness of Silverpines

by Parker J. Cole Last month, I introduced you to the town of Silverpines, Oregon. It is a town devastated by two natural disasters which have killed most of the young men of the town. Women who once had husbands, fathers, and brothers have all been left without. In order to survive, they […]

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The Beginning of the Gospel

by Michael J. Findley This is the record of the life of Jesus the Messiah, the son of David, the son of Abraham. Matthew 1:1 The Jews knew the Law, the Old Testament, and understood the Messiah. This introduction to the first gospel ever written, just a few years after the resurrection of […]

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A Word of Encouragement

by Suzanne D. Williams (1 Thessalonians 5:14-15) We exhort you, brothers, admonish the disorderly, encourage the faint-hearted, support the weak, be patient toward all.  (15)  See that no one returns evil for evil to anyone, but always follow after that which is good, for one another, and for all. (World English Bible) (Romans 14:13) We must stop judging others. We must also […]

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Gems From Pastor Jim as of 4/24/2018

by Jim Hughes Prov. 20:23 The Lord despises double standards; he is not pleased by dishonest scales. Let us think about this for a moment. What are double standards? They are the things we say but don’t do. They are the things we tell others to do that we don’t do. They are […]

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Holy Memories of the Heart

by Mary L. Hamilton “Only be careful and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let them slip from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and to their children after them.”  Deuteronomy 4:9 (NIV) One of my challenges for […]

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The Lighthouse

by CJ Peterson “Anxiously you ask, ‘Is there a way to safety? Can someone guide me? Is there an escape from threatened destruction?’ The answer is a resounding yes! I counsel you: Look to the lighthouse of the Lord. There is no fog so dense, no night so dark, no gale so strong, […]

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God Spoke

by Sherry Chamblee The Bible tells us God spoke and the world came to life. How powerful God’s literal word is!   Scientists tell us that an unseen energy lends cohesiveness to the universe. They don’t understand what it is. They can’t quantify it or describe it or put it into scientific terms except […]

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Gems From Pastor Jim for 4/17/2018

by Jim Hughes Prov. 20:7 The godly walk with integrity; blessed are their children after them. The godly walk with integrity. In the godly there is steadfast honesty. There is a commitment to truthfulness. A person with integrity seeks to always do what is right and good. He is transparent and will not compromise […]

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Does Your Heart Soar?

by Rebekah Beene Now that my hubby is back at work and full time to boot, I find myself looking at every transit vehicle I meet, hoping it’s him. I love catching glimpses of this love of my life. My heart soars when I get close. He laughingly says “You worship me.” Well, no, I […]

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Book Spotlight: The Chosen

by Patricia Bell Book Spotlight The Chosen by Patricia Bell The Chosen – A Canyon Rock Suspense Series is now on pre-order at the discounted price of $2.99  After yet another fight with her mother, 17yo Luna Ferris has run off… again. This time she’s determined to stay away. When she’s accosted in […]

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