Vol. 9/4 I visited church with some family members last Sunday. The minister spoke from Matthew Chapter 17 (the words of Christ as witnessed by Matthew) 14 And when they were come to the multitude, there came to him a certain man, kneeling down to him, and saying, 15 Lord, have mercy on my son: for he is lunatick, and…
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In the Beginning
Vol. 13/10 I Timothy 14 Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godlyedifying which is in faith: so do.I Timothy 63 If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord JesusChrist, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness;4 He…
Loss Before Death
Vol. 3/3 One of my earliest memories about death was the demise of an older gentleman who was a member in our local church. One Sunday there was an announcement that he was sick and in the hospital. There were many special prayers for him, and I remember my dad went to the hospital to…
What is the Purpose of Church?
Vol. 4/7 I became disillusioned with church as I have always known it; I needed a hiatus. Not from God, from church. At one point I decided to visit a different local church. I found it to be refreshing. They offered classes and bible studies that were an answer to my prayer. I felt peace and…
Foundation
Vol. 3/11 A sturdy foundation is necessary for building. What does the bible say? Taken from Matthew 7:24-27, I learned this song as small child: The wise man built his house upon a rock, the wise man built his house upon a rock, the wise man built his house upon a rock, and the rains came…
Prayers & Praise
Vol. 3/1 A sense of purpose has troubled me for many years. I’ve always known that I was somewhat peculiar. I often have difficulty verbalizing my true thoughts and intentions. Off-the-cuff remarks and/or responses have always escaped me. The one thing that has been consistent since I was a child is my inquisitive nature. As…
Come Out
Vol. 5/11 I went out seeking refuge at a church near our home. The messages spoke into my spirit and the praise and worship services were phenomenal! Yet, I had difficulty attending one church while my honey was still at our home church. I felt it wasn’t right for couples to be separate in worship. While attending…