If There Is A Mistake In The Pulpit
December 20, 2023 by admin
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By Marty Norman
Webster’s dictionary defines a pastor as “a herdsman or a spiritual overseer, fr pascere to feed” – an apt description for a man called to watch over God’s flock.
It is a well known fact that a pastor has responsibilities, accountable for what he preaches and teaches from the pulpit. If he’s grounded in scripture, he is more than likely not to lead his flock astray, to feed in fields that are not made for safe grazing, or to drink from polluted streams. The scripture tells us that if a blind man leads a blind man, both will fall into a pit.
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Unbound
By Lisa Bell
Sun streamed through the window, but sleep had eluded her long before sunrise. Hoping beyond all reason she willed her back to straighten – in vain. She winced. Eighteen years and with the new day nothing changed. But hope remained in her spirit. Perhaps today at the Synagogue, Jehovah might heal me. I must hope.
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But There is a Monster Under My Bed
December 18, 2023 by admin
Filed under Faith, Faith Articles
By Courtney Rogers
As a child I am sure you had some sort of fear. Some were scared of the dark; others of monsters under their bed. Now that we are all grown up, some of those fears seem silly. But as we grow, we accumulate new fears. Some are fearful of losing their jobs, not having enough money to pay the bills, or that they won’t be able to get into a good college. Even though you are no longer scared of the dark or monsters, you still worry about other things.
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Apron Strings
By Bob Kaku
I have often heard that the first year of marriage is difficult—ours was no exception. Adjustments in living habits, meeting each other’s needs and expectations, and family obligations were just a few of the challenges.
Shortly after our first anniversary, Gail and I attended a business fellowship banquet. During the prayer time, a soft voice echoed inside me. Which way is it—your way or Mine?
My concentration was shattered. I somehow knew that the Lord was speaking to me about my marriage and lack of honesty.
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Whose to Blame
By Ronnie Wyatt
A devoted wife had spent her lifetime taking care of her husband. Unfortunately, he became very ill and was hospitalized for several months. Still true to her man, she stayed by his bedside every single day. One day, he looked up at her from his hospital bed and began to recall their life together. He motioned for her to come near him and he began to whisper to her…
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