2013 June — Page 2

Mary Magdalene in the Bible: Character, Profile, and Lessons

Remember the childhood story of the Little Red Hen? No one wanted to help plant, harvest, ground, or bake the bread; yet everyone wanted to help her eat it! So it is with those precious servants of Jesus Christ. They’re the first ones at the church and the last ones to leave, they help care […]

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What Is Pentecost? A Bible Study

by Jack Wellman

What is Pentecost? What significance does it hold for today? What does Pentecost have to do with the church today? Is it a holy day and if so, should it be observed by the church today? The Meaning of the Word Pentecost The word Pentecost is from the Greek word “pentekostos” and it’s literally a […]

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What Does The Bible Say About Giving Thanks? A Christian Study

by Derek Hill

Giving thanks is an attitude that shows maturity in our walk with the Lord.The Psalmist wrote: “I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart.” (Psalm 9:1a) We can choose to grumble or we can choose to give thanks for what we have, be it a little or a lot. As Paul said, […]

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What is the Emergent Church? What Do They Believe?

by Jack Wellman

What is the emergent church and why do they call it this? What danger is there in being in an emergent church? What are signs that your church is becoming an emergent church? What Does Emergent Mean? The definition of the word emergent might help us to understand what exactly the emergent church is. The […]

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Joshua in the Bible: Character Profile, Story and Lessons

by Crystal McDowell

What does every successful leader have in common? The ability to focus on the task at hand and execute with thoughtful precision. A strong military leader in battle can’t have success if he or she allows the everyday cares of life to load them down. They must find their zone in which they block out […]

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Missionaries in the Bible: 10 To Emulate

by David Peach

When we first think of missionaries we often think of people working in remote jungles trying to learn a tribal language and communicate the good news of the Gospel. There is certainly a need for that still today. Yet, missionaries take many forms, locations, and job descriptions. Many missionaries live in air conditioned houses, drive […]

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5 Prayers For Help With Depression

by Derek Hill

My heart goes out to anyone who is suffering from depression short-term or long-term. It is overpowering at times and can even incapacitate you. It is such a strong force that takes a huge toll on the body. It makes you not want to get out of bed. It makes you incapable of doing normal […]

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50 Christian Prayer Quotes and Sayings

by Pamela Rose Williams

Prayer, one dictionary definition is: a spiritual communion with God or an object of worship, as in supplication, thanksgiving, adoration, or confession [1]. As Christians we strive to pray at least daily and as a group we engage in corporate prayer regularly as well. It can be intimate in the early hours of the morning […]

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Five Keys to Spiritual Growth for Your Family

by Guest

In the summer of 2004, God brought me to a deep place of brokenness. I had served as a youth pastor for ten years. Amy and I had been married for the same amount of time, and God had blessed us with four children. The problem was that my heart was at work, not at […]

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Battles in The Bible: 7 You Need To Know About

by David Peach

It is exciting to read of the many victories that God’s people won in the Bible. However, sadly, they did not emerge victorious in every battle they fought. Sometimes Israel won. Sometimes it was the Philistines. Occasionally, when Israel won the immediate battle, there was sin in the camp that caused future defeats. Here are […]

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