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The Twelve Days Of Christmas

The Twelve Days Of Christmas There is an story making the rounds about the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas." It states that the song was created to help persecut

A Scriptural Look at the Return of Christ

A Scriptural Look at the Return of Christ Jesus promised His followers that He would return: John 14:2-3 In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not s

How Long Was Christ Dead?

"He rose again on the third day according to the Scriptures..." (1 Corinthians 15:4) Our belief in the resurrection of Jesus Christ is strengthened by the fact

I'm Not Pregnant

"I'm Not Pregnant" This is a testimony given by Jennie and Eddie Whelan at the Rappahannock Pregnancy Help Center's fall banquet. It shows the pain of pregnan

A Letter to Emily and Seth

....... A Letter to Emily and Seth This letter was read at the Janet Parshall Fund Raiser for the Rappahannock Pregnan

Giving and Receiving Correction: Admonishment

Giving and Receiving Correction - Admonishment teaching by Randy Evans (given at 1998 Men's Retreat) Click here to start Table of Contents Admonishm

Ancient Rules for Modern Day Business

Ancient Rules for Modern-Day Business By Charles M. Jager A former president of First Western Bank, Charles Jager, has served as the President of Jager Companies, Inc., in Birm

An Angel Speaks

Angel I have seen some of your paintings of angels. Not very accurate. Why do some of your artists try to make us look like lovely, soft women or cute, chubby babies? Let's

The Truth About Angels

The Truth About Angels by Gary Schooley Have you ever seen an Angel? Not the kind that you see depicted on T.V. or in gift shops, but a TRUE Angel? Believe it or not, you pr

Apologetics Class

Grace Prep Apologetics Class (Some readings are PDF documents. These are read by a free program called Adobe Reader available at www.adobe.com. If you are unable to read PDF

Area Christian Ministries

Area Christian Ministries Hylton Memorial Chapel - A center for Christian events.Bethany Christian Services - Pregnancy and adoption help.

Assertive Behavior

Assertive Behavior Some Christians have the mistaken idea that they are called to be completely nonresistant, passive and submissive when confronted by another person. I call

Assurance of Salvation

Assurance of Salvation Am I Going to Heaven? After a funeral a minister posted this notice on the church bulletin board: "Brother Peterson departed for heaven at 3:30 A.M.&qu

What Does the Bible Say About Astrology?

What Does the Bible Say About Astrology? by John MacArthur John MacArthur is a pastor and author and Bible teacher. His radio program "Grace to You" is heard on hund

You Know Too Much

And so do those who deny the existence of God In the January issue of National Geographic astronomer Bradford P. Smith writes, "This universe taunts us with mysteries. W

What is the Proper Mode of Baptism?

What Is the Proper  Way to Baptize? Let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilt

What Early Christians Believed about Baptism

What Did Early Christians Believe About Baptism? Uninspired records of what early Christians (before 400 AD) believed about baptism! The Importance of Baptism In Whose

The Belgic Confession (Part 2)

Article 18 Of the Incarnation of Jesus Christ We confess, therefore, that God did fulfull the promise which He made to the fathers by the mouth of His holy prophets when He se

The Belgic Confession (Part 3)

Article 30 The Government of and Offices in the Church We believe that this true Church must be governed by the spiritual policy which our Lord hath taught us in His Word name

The Bully Battle

The Big Bully Battle by Risa Wilkerson There's more than one way to shrink a bully down to size. When 11-year-old Jonathan was in fifth grade, there were d

Working for an Impossible Boss

Working for an 'impossible' boss By Mike Taylor Staff Writer and Trainer for Christian Financial Concepts "Sharon, I need this revised before you leave," d

Aid to Brokenness

The following was used very effectively at the 1999 Men's Retreat Aid to Brokenness, Confession, & Repentance Psalm 139:23-24. Search me, O God, and know my h

Are you a good steward of God's money?

Are you a good steward of God’s money? Your electric bill is more than most people’s mortgage payments. You use 1 hour processing to develop that roll of film you

A Spending Quiz

A Spending Quiz This quiz is one that is given by Consumer Credit Counseling Services Southwest in Arizona. It is a very good test for evaluating your financial situation. T

Saving Money by Gleaning

Gleaning: an old practice that still works By Jill Bond I was so proud of myself. I had bargained the produce agent down to $2 per flat of strawberries. I was beaming with m

Scriptures on Biblical Principles and Personal Finances

Scriptures on Biblical Principles and Personal Finances The Bible has a lot to say about practical issues of money and finances. Here are a few Scriptures on financial topic

Caring for Your Aging Parents

To My Children When I spill some food on my nice clean dress Or maybe forget to tie my shoe, Please be patient and perhaps reminisce About the many hours I spent with you. W

Letter to the Editor concerning Pornography

The following letter appeared in the November 1997 issue of Christian Computing Magazine . . . CCMag OnLine! Letters to the Editor

Worshiping with Body

Worshiping with Body Douglas Jones e so often lead lives forgetful that our God is very shocking. Amidst all our jelly piety and devouring busyness, we have a Lor

Quotations on Celebration

Quotations on Celebration Various Scriptures and a Tradition Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth: for thy love is better than wine. Because of the savour of thy

Chatting with Strangers

Chatting with Strangers The statistics are amazing. An America Online representative told me that more than 100 million instant messages are sent by users every day. That do

Do Children Cost Too Much?

Christians should fight the pressure to conform By Marvin Olasky I still remember the time a decade ago I visited a man who had taught me much about

A Christmas Quiz

A Christmas True or False Quiz Can you separate fact from fiction in the Christmas story? Test your knowledge by answering "T" or "F" to each statement. &q

Jesus is the Reason

JESUS IS THE REASON by MARILYN SHACKELFORD When I was young And too little to know I thought "Merry Christmas" Meant presents and snow Just a big tree with

The Birthday Party

The Birthday Party Hello dear friend! Well, as you know, it's time for my birthday again. Last year, they had a real big party for me and

What Child IS This?

What Child IS This? I have always been struck by the prophecies of the Messiah that speak of him as a child. This is quite unusual. If we were to speak or prophesy a

A Soldier's Christmas

A Soldier's Christmas 'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS, HE LIVED ALL ALONE, IN A ONE BEDROOM HOUSE MADE OF PLASTER AND STONE. I HAD COME DOWN THE CHIMNEY WITH PRESE

Another 'Twas the Night

Another 'Twas The Night Before Christmas 'Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house Not a creature was stirring - not even a mouse. The children were

Guess the Christmas Song

Guess the Christmas Song 1. Boulder of the Tinkling Metal Spheres 2. Castaneous-colored Seed Vesicated in a Conflagration 3. Singular Yearning for the Twin Anterior In

An Interview with Herod

PART I Interviewer: Today we want to talk to man the world calls, "Herod the Great". He steps out of the pages of the bible and of history so that we can better un

When was Jesus Born?

  When was Jesus Born? Best Guess: September 29, 5 B.C. Want the details? Read more below. Biblical scholars readily tell us t

Walkin in Our Winter Underwear

A new song, destined to be a classic, sung to the tune of Winter Wonderland Words by Emily and Amy Spindler Doorbells ring - are you listnin’? In the lane, snow is glis

Happy Holidays? Bah Humbug!

Happy Holidays. Bah Humbug! by Marianne Clyde, L.M.F.T. Like the Grinch who stole Christmas, there are things lurking in the dark, waiting to steal your Christmas Joy. The

Story Shows the Power of Devoted Fatherhood

Story Shows Power of Devoted Fatherhood By Dr. Wade F. Horn This is a true story. He was a

Prophecies of the Messiah

Prophecies of the Messiah Where Is He Who Has Been Born King Of The Jews? Portrait of the Messiah - Isaiah 53:1-12 God promises a new covenant to Israel: Jerem

A History of the Celebration of Christmas

A History of the Celebration of Christmas Origins and Early Traditions Christmas wasn't celebrated by the early church until the fourth century. In the fourth century, th

God's Christmas Preparations

"God chose us in Himself before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in His sight. In love He prepared us to be adopted as His sons through Jesus Christ, in ac

The Candy Cane

How did Candy Canes get started? Anyone who's even been near a child knows the impossibility of keeping one of them still and quiet for any reasonable length of time. Like, s

The Second Coming: Any Certainty?

The Second Coming: Any Certainty?      The student was befuddled when his professor spoke about the pre-millennial view, and the pre-trib rapture, and the m

A Christmas Alphabet

A Christmas Alphabet , appearing so bright, telling of Jesus that first Christmas night. "And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host." Lu

Yes, Virginia, There Is A Savior

Yes, Virginia, There Is A Savior By Debra Marie Ferguson This season brings out all the carolers singing The plastic Kris Kringles, the reindeer bells jingling The pine scente

Who Wants to Be a Hundredaire Quizzes

Who Wants to Be a Hundredaire Quizzes Here are three PowerPoint presentations that we used on the Sunday before Christmas to teach the true story of Christmas. The presentations