Resurrection
By Kathleen Brown
The horizon is bruised. Clouds swell in uneven layers – blue, purple, black, slashes of dirty yellow. The afternoon is closing in on us like a tomb, the light dusky, the air thick and still.
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Who Do You Say I Am?
January 10, 2024 by admin
Filed under Family Focus
By Marty Norman
Easter is just around the corner, the time that Christians all over the world celebrate Jesus’ victory over death and sin. Because of his sacrifice upon the cross, we are blessed to receive his resurrection power with the coming of the Holy Spirit.
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Hard to Believe?
January 9, 2024 by admin
Filed under Faith, Faith Articles
By Courtney Rogers
Starting at a young age I began hearing the same story. God loved us so much, that he sent His only Son to die for us that we might live with Him forever if we only trust him. After dying for us, He rose from the dead three days later. I have believed in this true story since I was a little girl. Sadly, many people have problems understanding or believing that Jesus could rise from the dead. His resurrection was very unique. It was a bodily resurrection (Luke 24:34-39). His body came back to life. He also was resurrected by His own power (John 10:17-18).
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Five Guards Against Sexual Temptation
By Richard Wines
I am convinced that the challenge for men to stay sexually pure is as difficult today as anytime in history. In a generation where swimsuit models are painted on the sides of commercial airplanes, where sex before marriage is encouraged, and where whatever image the heart desires can be produced in seconds, the test is daunting. But Jesus said, “everyone who looks at a woman with lust for her has committed adultery with her in his heart” (Matthew 5:28 NAS). Paul said, “flee from sexual immorality” (1 Cor 6:18 NIV). For Christian men, purity is not only possible, it is necessary. The following five guards will help.
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Get Away From My Deer
By Ronnie Wyatt
It was Saturday morning as Jake, an avid hunter, woke up ready to go bag the first deer of the season. He walked down to the kitchen to get a cup of coffee, and to his surprise he found his wife, Alice, sitting there, fully dressed in camouflage.