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
"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" 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 This letter was read at the Janet Parshall Fund Raiser for the Rappahannock Pregnan
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 By Charles M. Jager A former president of First Western Bank, Charles Jager, has served as the President of Jager Companies, Inc., in Birm
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 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
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 Hylton Memorial Chapel - A center for Christian events.Bethany Christian Services - Pregnancy and adoption help.
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 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? by John MacArthur John MacArthur is a pastor and author and Bible teacher. His radio program "Grace to You" is heard on hund
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 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 Did Early Christians Believe About Baptism? Uninspired records of what early Christians (before 400 AD) believed about baptism! The Importance of Baptism In Whose
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
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 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 By Mike Taylor Staff Writer and Trainer for Christian Financial Concepts "Sharon, I need this revised before you leave," d
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? 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 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
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 The Bible has a lot to say about practical issues of money and finances. Here are a few Scriptures on financial topic
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
The following letter appeared in the November 1997 issue of Christian Computing Magazine . . . CCMag OnLine! Letters to the Editor
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 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 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
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 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 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 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? 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 '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 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 1. Boulder of the Tinkling Metal Spheres 2. Castaneous-colored Seed Vesicated in a Conflagration 3. Singular Yearning for the Twin Anterior In
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? Best Guess: September 29, 5 B.C. Want the details? Read more below. Biblical scholars readily tell us t
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! 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 Power of Devoted Fatherhood By Dr. Wade F. Horn This is a true story. He was a
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 Origins and Early Traditions Christmas wasn't celebrated by the early church until the fourth century. In the fourth century, th
"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
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 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 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 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 Here are three PowerPoint presentations that we used on the Sunday before Christmas to teach the true story of Christmas. The presentations
Hear it by clicking here Eggnog and the Messiah Christmas Poem Sermon 2005 I sit at a desk as I compose my monologue, Embracing a large glass of my favorite eggnog. An
The following article appeared in October 11, 1997 WORLD magazine: Questions to ask before selecting a Christian college by Marvin Olasky AS LAST WEEK'S MAILBAG SHO
Not Neglecting Wife & Family in the Midst of Command (Part 2) We must make sure our priorities are realistic. I think this is another problem area that many, many people h
Communication A Topical Approach from Proverbs Read the passages from Proverbs and then write the principle of communication in your own words or fill in the blank. Prov
The Apostles' Creed I believe in God, the Father Almighty, the Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord: Who was conceived of the Holy S
The Nicene Creed I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible; And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only beg
The Athanasian Creed Whoever wills to be in a state of salvation, before all things it is necessary that he hold the catholic [apostolic/universal] faith, which except everyone
The Definition of Chalcedon Herefore, following the holy fathers, we all with one accord teach men to acknowledge one and the same Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, at once complete
Confessions Of Faith Ancient Creeds The Apostles' Creed - This creed arose out of the early Western church and should be thought of as a summary of the Apostles' tea
Courtship: A Love Story by Jennie Ethell Chancey To tell the story of our courtship, I must begin at the very start--when I was a baby. Yes, I said '
Courtship: A Love Story (Part 2) by Jennie Ethell Chancey Late in September, I went to a church picnic with Matt and my friend, Andrea. We sat
Douglas Wilson wrote an article entitled "Courtship Horror Stories" in Credenda magazine (Volume 9 / Number 5). The following is a free condensation and paraphrase of h
What Is Courtship and When Am I Ready For It? As a church, we are blessed with a group of single adults who desire to relate to individuals of the opposite sex in pure and Godl
Delay Dating Until 20s by Michael Farris Last Saturday, a 14-year-old boy lay brain-dead in a Mississippi hospital waiting only for his organs to be removed for transpla
Medical Aspects of the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ John 3:16: For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but
Medical Aspects of the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ (Part 2) SUFFERING ON THE CROSS Psalm 22:16-17: Dogs have surrounded me; a band of evil men has encircled me, they ha
by Richard Allen Bodey Are you afraid to die? "What man," asks R. W. Gilder in his book Love and Death, "can look on death unterrified?" "He who
Getting Out of Debt by Ken Smith, Director of Christian Stewardship Ministries Finding Yourself in Debt Do you think you are in debt? That could be a matter of definitio
Making Your Declaration The following questions are designed to help you face the issue of your relationship with God. The questions are based entirely on God's Word. Prin
Dedication Service of Children Dedication services find their roots in Hannah's dedication of Samuel (1 Samuel 1:11) and the Old Testament practice of redeeming the first b
Concerning Demons THEIR HISTORY: Origin: Satan, an angel, became the first sinner (1 John 3:8) and led a rebellion in heaven against God (Revelation
Josh McDowell's One Year Book of Family Devotions by Josh McDowell and Bob Hostetler Tyndale House Pub ISBN: 0842343024 Josh McDowell's One Year Book of
A major mainline denomination commissioned a one million dollar study. The purpose of the study was to discover what factors influenced children to remain in the faith of
(Most of the following suggestions are condensed from the book When Critics Ask by Norman Geisler and Thomas Howe.) Jesus said that everyone who hears His words and puts them
Are You A Disciple Of Jesus? The purpose in this study is to make clear what is involved in being a true disciple of Jesus Christ. We will do this by looking at Jesus' ow
The Difference Between Punishment and Discipline What is discipline? Usually discipline is thought of in very negative concepts. In fact, one member of our congregation canno
Your Divorce Decision The chief of a Native Indian tribe announced that the men could trade in their squaws. One of these men took in his 40 year old wife and traded her in for
Diversity in Worship AT WHAT TIME SHOULD I PRAISE THE LORD? "Through Jesus let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that
RATIFIED IN THE NATIONAL SYNOD OF THE REFORMED CHURCH Held at Dordrecht in the years 1618 and 1619 The Decision of the Synod of Dort on the Five Main Points of Doctrin
(continued) RATIFIED IN THE NATIONAL SYNOD OF THE REFORMED CHURCH Held at Dordrecht in the years 1618 and 1619 Rejection 6 That not every election unto salvation
(continued) RATIFIED IN THE NATIONAL SYNOD OF THE REFORMED CHURCH Held at Dordrecht in the years 1618 and 1619 The true doctrine (concerning corruption and conversion
Easter What Easter is not Easter is not a secular holiday that revolves around a mythical bunny that hides eggs in the houses of children around the world. While some Chris
Three guys were tried for crimes against humanity. Two guys committed crimes. One guy didn't. Three guys were given government trials. Two guys had fair trials. One guy
(To be made the evening before Easter) You need: 1c. whole pecans 1 tsp. vinegar 3 egg whites pinch salt 1c. sugar zipper baggie wooden spoon tape
If I learn my ABC's, can read 600 words per minute, and can write with perfect penmanship, but have not been shown how to communicate with the Designer of all language, I
This timeline originally appeared in FamilyPC entitled "Prep Work" by Christine Santo. A parent-tested timeline for creating the perfect, college-bound teen. Grade
The Importance of Encouragement (Talk given by Mark Safferstone at the 1998 Men’s Retreat) We all need encouragement. The load of life is just too heavy to carry on our
Going Faster in the Christian Life BIBLICAL FASTING -- WHAT IT IS AND HOW TO DO IT Let's begin with a little quiz on the subject of fasting:
What Father is Like What really is God's attitude toward a Christian? Most Christians have a warped view of God. We do not view Him as a loving, caring Father. Instead w
The Man's Role in the Home A Father's Beatitudes Blessed is the man that receives the Heavenly Father as Lord of his Life. Blessed is the father that will lay dow
Favorite Stories Here are some inspirational stories that we have collected over the years. Each one is a gem. Enjoy! The Room Small Wooden Peopl
Favorite Stories: The Room In that place between wakefulness and dreams, I found myself in the room. There were no distinguishing features save for one wall covered with sm
Favorite Stories: Small Wooden People by Max Lucado The Wemmicks were small wooden people. Each of the wooden people was carved by a woodworker named Eli. His workshop s
Favorite Stories: Table for Two by Kirsten Burgess He sits by himself at a table for two. The uniformed waiter returns to his side and asks, "Would you like to go ah
Favorite Stories: Information Please When I was quite young, my father had one of the first telephones in our neighborhood. I remember well the polished old case
Favorite Stories: Jesus Came to Dinner Ruth looked at the envelope again. There was no stamp, no postmark, only her name and address. She read the letter one more
Favorite Stories: The Football Game There was a skinny young boy who loved football with all his heart. Practice after practice, he eagerly gave everything he had. But being
On the Last Day of School before Christmas By Tony Campolo It seems that there was a lady named Jean Thompson and when she stood in front of her fifth-grade class on the ve
Favorite Stories: The Struggle A man found a cocoon of an emperor moth. He took it home so that he could watch the moth come out of the cocoon. On the day a sma
Jesus Loves Me It was a very hot day, sweat and irritation was in abundance. Traffic was hectic and the A/C in my car was not cooperating either. I had to run so many errands
Favorite Stories: The Marbles The older I get, the more I enjoy Saturday mornings. Perhaps it's the quiet solitude that comes with being the first to rise, or maybe it&
Favorite Stories: Wait Desperately, helplessly, longingly, I cried: Quietly, patiently, lovingly God replied. I pled and I wept for a clue to my fate, And the Master
Favorite Stories: A Sandpiper to Bring You Joy She was six years old when I first met her on the beach near where I live. I drive to this beach, a distance of three or four
The Green, Green Grass of Home by Erma Bombeck, written November 1971 When Mike was 2, he wanted a sandbox, and his father said: "There goes the yard. We'll have ki
Favorite Stories: Heaven's Grocery Store I was walking down life's highway a long time ago, one day I saw a sign that read, "HEAVEN'S GROCERY STORE".
Favorite Stories: Bobby's Dime Bobby was getting cold sitting out in his back yard in the snow. Bobby didn't wear boots; he didn't like them and anyway he didn&#
Favorite Stories: Away in a Manger Sometimes a simple Christmas carol can change a person's life. One afternoon about a week before Christmas, my family of four piled
Favorite Stories: What Child is This? Sometimes a simple Christmas carol can change a person's life. I was in the fifth grade in a small town in Utah. At the start of
Favorite Stories: Silent Night Sometimes a simple Christmas carol can change a person's life. German fighter planes wheeled through flak-littered air on February 21,
The Chain of Love He was driving home one evening, on a two-lane country road. Work, in this small mid-western community, was almost as slow as his beat-up Pontiac. But he nev
The Parable of the New Soap Once upon a time in a far-away land far,far away, a young man named Joshua announced the discovery of a marvelous new kind of soap. People were ske
The Great Earthworm Race by Ralph F. Wilson There's nothing more pathetic than a lost earthworm. Trust me. I know. My daughter Annie and I were walking down the long d
Virus Warning VIRUS WARNING - This one's for real! Send it to everyone you know! Alert! This is a notice to inform you of THE CURSE. The most devastating catastrophe known
The Picture Years ago, there was a very wealthy man who, with his devoted young son shared a passion for art collecting. Together they traveled around the world, adding only t
Jim Checkin' In A minister passing through his church in the middle of the day, decided to pause by the altar and see who had come to pray. Just then the back door open
God's Cover Letter To Whom It May Concern.... I heard you were considering a new manager for your life. I would like to apply for the job. I believe I am the most q
Meet Me in the Stairwell You say you will never forget where you were when you heard the news on September 11, 2001? Neither will I. I was on the 110th floor in a smoke-filled
Favorite Stories: The Best Is Yet to Come The sound of Martha's voice on the other end of the telephone always brought a smile to her pastor's face. She w
Favorite Stories: Keep Your Dream I have a friend named Monty Roberts who owns a horse ranch in San Ysidro. He has let me use his house to put on fund-raising eve
Favorite Stories: He Wants It All! Once there was this very wealthy young man. He lived in a great, elaborate house with dozens of rooms. Each room was more comfo
Favorite Stories: The Rich Family in Our Church By Eddie Ogan I'll never forget Easter 1946. I was 14, my little sister Ocy, 12, and my older sister Darlene, 16. We
Favorite Stories: The Blue Hummingbird Once, long ago, there was a young boy who lived in a distant land called Tandow. He was a cheerful lad with not a care in the world
Favorite Stories: Hanging On A cheerful girl with bouncy golden curls was almost five. Waiting with her mother at the checkout stand, she saw them: a circle of
Favorite Stories: Jeremy's Egg Jeremy was born with a twisted body, a slow mind and a chronic, terminal illness that had been slowly killing him all his young life. Sti
Favorite Stories: Between Friends There once was a milkman in the early 1900's named Jack. He and his horse, Pierre, did their job every day with joy
Favorite Stories: The Birdcage A man was on the side of the road with a large birdcage. A boy noticed that the cage was full of birds of many kinds. "Where did you get
The Only Memory That Lingers I have many memories about my father and about growing up with him in our apartment next to the elevated train tracks. For 20 years, we listened t
The Parable of the Pawn Once there was a pawn who wanted to be independent. He was sad, and chafed against his limitations. These rules are so unfair, said the little pawn. I
by Brother Dan There is so much pain in the world. Bigotry, poverty, captivity, disease. Through it all, God is trying to get our attention. Why do we find it so hard to let go
The Smell of Rain A cold March wind danced around the dead of night in Dallas as the doctor walked into the hospital room of Diana Blessing. Still groggy from surgery, her hus
"Our Thinking vs. God's Promises" For all the negative things we have to say, God has a positive for it. "It's impossible" All things are possib
Favorite Stories: Changing the Heart In one of his many books, author Max Lucado tells the fanciful story about what he supposedly did one time while he and his family were li
Favorite Stories: Don't Hope Friend...Decide! by Michael D. Hargrove While waiting to pick up a friend at the airport in Portland, Oregon, I had one of those life-chang
Favorite Stories: My Father's Shirt A Painful childhood memory becomes a door to faith and the knowledge of the healing love of God. Note: This story was taken from a l
The day is over. You are driving home. You tune in your radio. You hear a little blurb about a little village in India where some villagers have died suddenly, strangely, of a fl
Jack took a long look at his speedometer before slowing down: 73 in a 55 zone. The flashing red in his rear view mirror insisted he pull over quickly, but Jack let the car coast.
Favorite Stories: What Was the Price? After years of experience, Brenda was faced with a challenge in Sunday School that she just didn't know how to handle. She had never
Favorite Stories: The Homeless Person The parking lot filled rapidly on Sunday morning as members of the large church congregation filed into church. As usually happens in a c
Favorite Stories: A Brother Like That Paul received an automobile from his brother as a Christmas present. On Christmas Eve when Paul came out of his office, a street urchin w
Favorite Stories: The Small White Envelope It's just a small, white envelope stuck among the branches of our Christmas tree. No name, no identification, no inscription. It
Favorite Stories: Wally's Christmas Pageant It was the typical Christmas pageant. Miss Lumbard was trying to assign all the children to their appropriate roles. Wallace Pu
Favorite Stories: God's Eternal Ink I dreamed I was in heaven Where an angel kept God's book. He was writing so intently I just had to take a look. It was not, at
Favorite Stories: The True Hero of the Titanic John Harper was born to a pair of solid Christian parents on May 29th, 1872. It was on the last Sunday of March 1886, when he wa
Favorite Stories: The Doll and a White Rose I hurried into the local department store to grab some last minute Christmas gifts. I looked at all the people and grumbled to myse
Favorite Stories: The Christmas Scout by Sam Bogan In spite of the fun and laughter, 13 yr. old Frank Wilson was not happy. It was true, he had received all the presents he
Favorite Stories: The Mother The young Mother set her foot on the path of life. "Is this the long way?" she asked. And her guide said: "Yes, and the way is ha
Favorite Stories: The Loser The late Earl Nightingale, writer and publisher of inspirational and motivational material, once told a story about a boy named Sparky. For Spar
Favorite Stories: The Board Meeting The Board Meeting had come to an end. Bob started to stand up and jostled the table, spilling his coffee over his notes. "How embarras
Favorite Stories: My Busy Day "Mommy, look!" cried my daughter, Darla, pointing to a chicken hawk soaring through the air. "Uh huh," I murmured, driving
Favorite Stories: The Most Beautiful Flower The park bench was deserted as I sat down to read Beneath the long, straggly branches of an old willow tree. Disillusioned by life
Favorite Stories: The Practical Joke Bill Andrews was a big, awkward, homely guy. He dressed oddly with ill fitting cloths. There were several fellows who thought it smart to
Favorite Stories: God Will Find You Some 14 years ago, I stood watching my university students file into the classroom for our opening session in the theology of faith. That w
Favorite Stories: The Lamb The Shepherd loved His little lamb, And gave it His tender care And followed it with His loving eyes As it wandered here and there. And as He s
Favorite Stories: The Ogre in the Pit Once upon a time there was a White Knight looking for adventure. He came to a village where legends told of a terrible ogre in a pit. Bra
Favorite Stories: Mean Mothers We had the meanest mother in the whole world! While other kids ate candy for breakfast, we had to have cereal, eggs, and toast. When others had
Favorite Stories: A Little Miracle Life�s a little thing! Robert Browning once wrote. But a little thing can mean a life. Even two lives. How well I remember. Two years ago in
Favorite Stories: Honoring the American Flag You've probably seen the bumper sticker somewhere along the road. It depicts an American Flag, accompanied by the words "
Favorite Stories: No Charge My little boy came into the kitchen this evening while I was fixing supper. And he handed me a piece of paper he'd been writing on. So, after w
Favorite Stories: Something for Stevie I try not to be biased, but I had my doubts about hiring Stevie. His placement counselor assured me that he would be a good, reliable bu
Favorite Stories: The Empty Chair A man's daughter had asked the local pastor to come and pray with her father. When the pastor arrived, he found the man lying in bed with
Favorite Stories: Things Aren't Always What They Seem Two traveling angels stopped to spend the night in the home of a wealthy family. The family was rude and refused to l
Favorite Stories: You Are Special A well known speaker started off his seminar by holding up a $20 bill. In the room of 200, he asked, "Who would like this $20 bill?"
Wishing to encourage her young son's progress on the piano, a mother took her boy to a Paderewski concert. After they were seated, the mother spotted a friend in the audience
Favorite Stories: Answered Prayer A voyaging ship was wrecked during a storm at sea and only two of the men on it were able to swim to a small, desert like island. The two s
Favorite Stories: Tony's Testimony Somewhere between 1994 and 1995, Tony had a major depressive illness. He was found to be schizophrenic. Medication didn’t help an
Favorite Stories: The Blessing Once there was a young boy who lived with his father in a cottage deep in the forest. His father worked him hard from sunrise to sunset and s
Favorite Stories: Gilbert's Father My son Gilbert was eight years old and had been in Cub Scouts only a short time. During one of his meetings he was handed a sheet of
Favorite Stories: A Different Way to Look at Easter The Lady's name was Edith Burns. She was a wonderful Christian who lived in San Antonio, Texas. She was the patient o
Favorite Stories: The Life It started one day as I was sitting on the curb. It was one of those days. You know the type that starts out with a wrestling match. Me… th
Favorite Stories: Learn from.... Learn from a candle To give light in darkness Learn from the birds To sing and praise at all times Learn from the ants To work and not t
Favorite Stories: The Burden by Louise M. Gouge I slammed my bedroom door and leaned against it. Was there no rest from this life? I stumbled to my bed and dropped onto it
Favorite Stories: Scars of Love Some years ago on a hot summer day in south Florida a little boy decided to go for a swim in the old swimming hole behind his house. In a h
Favorite Stories: A Father's Love His name was Brian, and he was a student at the small high school I attended. Brian was a special education student who was constantly
Favorite Stories: Jesus Goes to Work I drive to work listening to gospel music on the contemporary Christian radio station. After parking my car in the designated space, I h
Favorite Stories: A Little Girl's Prayer (As told by Helen Roseveare, a missionary doctor from England to Zaire, Africa) One night I had worked hard to help a mother i
Favorite Stories: The Penny Several years ago, a friend of mine and her husband were invited to spend the weekend at the husband's employer's home. My friend, Arlene,
The Shoe Man My alarm went off...................It was Sunday again. I was sleepy and tired...................My one day to sleep in. But the guilt I would feel...............T
Favorite Stories: The Tablecloth The brand new pastor and his wife, newly assigned to their first ministry, to reopen a church in urban Brooklyn, arrived in early October exci
Favorite Stories: The Filling Station The old man sat in his gas station on a cold Christmas Eve. He hadn't been anywhere in years since his wife had passed away. He had n
[This is an article from Cariadoc's Miscellany. The Miscellany is Copyright (c) by David Friedman and Elizabeth Cook, 1988, 1990, 1992.] To Prepare a Most Honorable Feast
Breastfeeding Bible Study © 1995, 1999 written by Cyndi Egbert All rights reserved. Permission is given to c
FORGIVING CORRECTLY What is Biblical forgiveness? How do I forgive another person who has hurt me? This is a working handout. That is, it is not a handout for simply r
Choosing Your Friends In His Word, God has provided the wisdom necessary for us to develop good relations with those around us, and avoid the pitfalls that too often destro
Fundamentalism There's the dreaded word. It conjures up images of uneducated bigots, backward Bible-thumbing preachers and the Ayatollah Ruholla Khomeini. But it's a bad
Gambling-The Odds Are Against You This is an article that I wrote on the Biblical position regarding gambling. Although some of the statistics are old (most of the article w
To play or not to play? By LARRY BURKETT There was a time when the word "entertainment" meant going to such places as ballparks, theaters
Gen Xers in The Last Frontier: last generation of missions? By Erich Bridges RICHMOND, Va. (BP)--Generation X is coming of age just as Christian missions is waking up to th
Giving Until It Lowers Our Lifestyle 2 Corinthians 8:1-9 One year the pastor of a church felt he had to take some drastic action to get a more generous response from the co
How To Get To Heaven From The Internet GOD SAYS YOU WON'T ARRIVE THE WAY YOU ARE GOING "For all human beings have sinned and come sho
Good News If you'd like to know more about Jesus, Christianity, or how to have a personal relationship with God, please choose one of the links below. WhoisJesus-
Passive Righteousness vs. Active Righteousness (Taken from Martin Luther's Argument of the Epistle of St. Paul to the Galatians, paraphrased in modern English by Bill Slack
What Would It Be Like to Be Totally Free From Guilt? You would be free to accept and handle poor performance, because you know that your Father always differentiates b
Scoring the Guilt Test Look first at the Total Score (the total number of statements that you circled or underlined). A total score of twenty or more represents a very high de
A Guilt Test PRINT THIS TEST, then read over the following statements. You will probably identify with many of them. CIRCLE OR UNDERLINE THE STATEMENTS that represent how you h
Take this Scientific Quiz to Determine your "Guyness" Quotient 1. Alien beings from a highly advanced society visit the Earth, and you are the first human they encou
The Truth about Leadership ............ Many Christians are confused about how we should think of governmental leaders. Can we criticize our leaders? Isn&
The History of Halloween Part 2 Back to Part 1 Halloween and the Middle Ages What do Christians do with a holiday when pagans refuse to stop practicing it? This was the dilem
A Halloween Bibliography An excellent place to begin would be W.J. Bethancourt III's Bibliography. In addition I would recommend: Santino, Jack, "Halloween
The legend of the Jack-O'-Lantern comes from Ireland from about the 18th century. With some variations the basis of the Jack-O'-Lantern is as follows: There was a sting
Pumpkin Evangelism A lady recently being baptized was asked by a co-worker what it was like to be a Christian. She replied, "It's like being a pumpkin: God picks you
Jesus Pumpkin Template Below is a picture of Jesus that you can use for pumpkin carving. Once the picture displays on your screen (it's a large 287K file) click on the print
A Letter from a MacDonald Dear Pastor, Congratulations on your very sensible article on Halloween! I grew up in a very conservative Christian home in Scotland after world w
Pumpkin Letters Fox Trot cartoon gave me the idea for carving face-letters in pumpkins. So for Halloween 2000 we carved Jesus' name on five pumpkins. (We have an excel
How to Carve a Pumpkin To carve your Jack-O-Lantern you will need a large spoon, a small knife with fine teeth and a punch tool such as a nail or large pin. It is best to use a
Cyber Medicine & Health The power of the Internet to heal and harm patients is at the center of a new controversy. On as many as 15,000 medical Web sites, consumers can
by Dr. Rex Russell Dr. Rex Russell is not connected to New Life Church. He is a board-certified invasive radiologist who practices in Fort Smith, Arkansas. A forme
LORD'S DAY 1 Question 1: What is thy only comfort in life and death? Answer: That I with body and soul, both in life and death, am not my own, but belong unto my faith
THE SECOND PART - OF MAN'S DELIVERANCE LORD'S DAY 5 Question 12: Since then, by the righteous judgment of God, we deserve temporal and eternal punishment, is there no
LORD'S DAY 8 Question 24: How are these articles divided? Answer: Into three parts; the first is of God the Father, and our creation; the second of God the Son, and our
LORD'S DAY 15 Question 37: What dost thou understand by the words, "He suffered"?Answer: That He, all the time that He lived on earth, but especially at the end of His life,
LORD'S DAY 22 Question 57: What comfort doth the "resurrection of the body" afford thee? Answer: That not only my soul after this life shall be immediately taken up to Chr
LORD'S DAY 39 Question 104: What doth God require in the fifth commandment?Answer: That I show all honor, love and fidelity, to my father and mother, and all in author
Your first 6 days in hell By Dennis E. RABINEAU Most vacations include an itinerary. You have an idea what you will see and do before you arrive at your destination. The
A Christian Perspective of History by Rev. Steve Wilkins Christians are to view all things from God's perspective. We are to think like God thinks (or as Cornelius Van T
A Few Words on Homosexuality Homosexual Dangers Even apart from what the Bible says, homosexuality must be termed extremely unhealthy. Sexually
Work---A Holy Calling By Jerram Barrs Jerram Barrs serves as Covenant's professor of Christian Studies and Contemporary Culture and as the director of the Seminary'
The Holy Spirit I. WHO OR WHAT IS THE HOLY SPIRIT? Some people or groups believe that the Holy Spirit is merely a force or an influence, not a person. B
Home Business QUESTION: I'm fed up with my present job and have decide to start a home business in a different field of work. What's your advice? ANSWER: When starti
Paying Off Your Home Is it better to buy a smaller home and pay it off early or buy a larger home, never make more than the monthly payment, and enjoy the good things i
House Hunting on the Internet Moving to or from Stafford County? Find tons of information about homes, mortgages, loans, financing, and moving tips on these helpful sites.
Homeschooling "And the king spake unto Ashpenaz the master of his eunuchs, that he should bring certain of the children of Israel, and of the king's seed, and of t
The Federal Husband by Douglas Wilson mong the many words which our century has trashed, words like awesome or gay, the word federal most certainly heads the list. The w
The Gift We Have Difficulty Receiving: Being in Christ A Japanese soldier by the name of Shoichi Yokoi lived in a cave on the island of Guam to which he fled in 1944 whe
Is Insurance Scriptural? by Larry Burkett Is insurance really scriptural for a Christian? This is a question I have been asked many times. The answer to this question can b
Magic: Are They Spells or Are They Tricks? This is a page that links to two awesome magic tricks: Mysterious Rabbit and Color Theory! The purpose of this page and the link is
by David Brickner, Executive Director of Jews for Jesus This month (April 1998) marks the 50th year since the founding of the modern State of Israel on April 30th. It
Why Jesus is Better Than Santa Claus By Rev. James Spellman of Ohio *Santa lives at the North Pole... JESUS is everywhere. *Santa rides in a sleigh... JESUS rides on the w
What Kind of a Husband Would Jesus Have Made? Men can treat women very badly. Before the Gulf War it was customary for Kuwaiti women to walk ten paces behind their husban
Who was Jesus? "Who was Jesus?" Was He a worldly reformer, charismatic leader, failed political revolutionary, homosexual lover, rabbinical genius, or disillusioned g
1. A Public Execution Assured That He Actually Died Did Jesus actually die? During the Jewish Feast of Passover, Jesus was swept away by an angry crowd into a Roman hall of ju
Was Joshua Justified in Exterminating the Whole Population of Jericho? Many modern day people are appalled by the bloodshed that they read about in the Old Testament. One of
"Do Not Judge": Why are Christians So Judgmental? by Rich Deem (This article is taken from www.godandscience.org and used with permission of the
This Could Happen to You... Shannon could hear the footsteps behind her as she walked toward home. The thought of being followed made her heart beat faster. "You're b
Just Click "NO" Millions upon millions of children are surfing the World Wide Web these days. Yet studies indicate that only one in five parents use parental contro
The Difference Between Living Under the Law and Under the Gospel Here is a summary of what the Bible teaches about the Law and the Gospel. As a Christian the Law has an entire
Free from the Law, but Not Against the Law Most people make a major mistake when they read passages about believers being no longer "under the law" or believers bein
The Letter One day a woman named Louise fell asleep in her bed, and dreamed a very fitful dream. She dreamed that someone in Hell wrote a letter to her, and it was to be deliv
The Red Lizard of Lust C. S. Lewis wrote a book called The Great Divorce to show the differences between Heaven and Hell. In this fantasy, people take a day trip to the bright b
SWITCHING FROM TWO INCOMES TO ONE: 28 percent of people in a recent national study said they had voluntarily made changes in the past five years that resulted in making less mone
Loving the Kids Nancy Wilson he older women likewise . . . that they admonish the young women . . . to love their children . . . that the word of God may not be blas
by Dennis Rupert Rick Billingsham of Wheaton, Illinois, spent the first 14 years of his marriage addicted to pornography. Over that span, he graduated from magazines to video t
ASK GOD TO SHOW YOU THE PLACES WHERE THE BATTLE MUST BE WAGED Now you understand something of the battle and you know the enemy, how do you break the addiction cycle?
Weapon #5: Fast. To fast means "to abstain." There is a tremendous power in fasting. Two different types of fasting have helped people overcome their addiction:
Weapon #13: Find the Escape Hatch. 1 Corinthians 10:13 promises: When you are tempted, God will provide a way out. Since God always provides an escape hatch, the task is to f
Loving Limits The 12 Steps of Physical Intimacy There are 12 body language steps to sexual intimacy. God created these steps to lead naturally and progressive to one anothe
Do not lie to each other. You have left your old sinful life and the things you did before. You have begun to live the new life, in which you are being made new and are becoming
Did you know that there is a Fellowship of Christian Magicians? How can a magician be a Christian? Isn't the use of magic unscriptural? What does magic have to do with Christ
Sexual Allusions and Symbols in the Song of Songs The man said, "This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called `woman,' for she was take
Lovemaking in the Song of Songs 1. The attraction and articulation of beauty Said about her Dark am I, yet lovely (1:5) I liken you, my
A List of Do's and Don'ts for Any Woman Trying to Save Her Marriage You discover that your husband is "interested" in another woman. Is there any p
Vineyard of En Gedi When he gives to her, and she receives it With passive and gentle ferocity, He thanks his God who made their bodies fit Within this law of reciprocity. S
Loving Real Women Douglas Jones ho would have thought that men loving real women was a sign of Christian cultural progress? But in tracing views of love from the ancien
Fight for Your Marriage Class These are notes from a marriage class that we held at New Life Community in the fall of 1996. There is some excellent material on marriage, communi
Tech Support Request Last year I upgraded Girlfriend 1.0 to Wife 1.0 and noticed that the new program began unexpected child processing that took up a lot of space and valuable
THE NATURE OF MARRIAGE AND ITS PASTORAL IMPLICATIONS by Alan Marshall - January 2001 (This is an essay which originally appeared on Alan Marshall's web site and is used w
Help for Your Marriage The Nature of Marriage - an essay by Alan Marshall. Fighting for Your Marriage Class
Who Should I Marry? On a scale of 1 to 10 how would you rate your love for the Lord? The area I'm going to speak about today often proves your love
Masturbation by Dennis Rupert INTRODUCTION Since we have received a lot of abusive, hate mail about this page, please allow me to make a few cautions to two groups of peop
Men's (as in Male) Stuff Here are pages we thought would be better placed in this "Guy" location: A Scientific Quiz to Determine Your Guyness Quotient
The Milgram Experiment A lesson in depravity, the power of authority, and peer pressure The world was stunned with the happenings in Nazi German and their acquired surround
10 Ways to Avoid Becoming a Missionary (Adapted from a list which originally appeared in How are you doing? by missionary statesman Stewart Dinnen; Bromley: STL Books, 1984.)
Praying for Missionaries One of the most common questions we are asked is, "How can I pray for missionaries?" Let me share some suggestions on how to pray: 1.&
The Ministry of Motherhood By Judith Ruhe Diehl I recently asked a 33-year old first-time mother, "What are you doing with yourself these days?" She replied, "
Moving with the Navy and God Moving with the Navy is an opportunity to be "pruned" by God to make you more fruitful for His glory and your benefit. Being "cut
Christian Myths and Urban Legends "We did not follow cleverly invented stories when we told you about the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ" (2 Peter 1:16)
A Spoof of Urban Legends (None of these are true.) I know this guy whose neighbor, a young man, was home recovering from having been served a rat in his bucket of Kentucky
A List to Post Beside Your Computer For those of you who love to be gullible, you might want to consider taking this list and placing it beside your computer: 1. I will NOT ge
New Testament Survey The following PDF files are available for download. I make no claim to originality. The summaries, historical information, and outlines for each book we
How to Apply the Old Testament to Today You Can Have Three Different Views of the Old Testament: The Old Testament is NOT God's Word -- This view was held by Marcio
Getting Organized From a talk by Sue Rupert What do you mean you 'can't find your school book?' You had it at the table just yesterday!
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Parenting Videos Handouts are PDF files. PDF files require the FREE program Adobe Reader, www.adobe.com. Videos will require a high speed Internet connection. Getting Your Chi
BUILDING A CHILD'S SELF-CONCEPT Every child has some concept of self. We want this concept to be as close to God's concept of them as possible. Parents have been giv
12 Concepts and Ideas That May Be Helpful 1. Make sure you have one. There is a difference between a strong-willed child and a weak-willed parent. 2. If you have a stron
Underdiscipline We are told to: Discipline your son while there is hope, And do not desire his death. Proverbs 19:8. UNDERDISCIPLINE might occur in these ways: Givi
Developing a Family Mission Statement It is critical for individuals and families to develop a vision for their future, for their reason to be. Where there is no vision, the p
Questions About Parenting Teens Generally speaking, what kind of discipline do you use with a teenager who is habitually miserable to live with? I recommend the strong use of l
Prepared for Peer Pressure by Judy Larson As I said good night to my fifth-grader, she began to cry "Mom, when the kids at school are always using bad language, tho
Guiding Your Child Through Peer Pressure By Dennis Rainey Who hasn't felt the swift currents of peer pressure? I have. Many years ago I attended a meeting to vote on a c
A Sample Chore Chart Here is an example of a chore chart used for a family of eight children. Each of the smile stickers represents a child. The children range in age from 1
Practical Suggestions for Responsibilities You Can Expect Your Child to Begin at Specific Ages (Dependent in the early years on verbal/motor development) Ryan says to his mother a
Leading Our Children to Faith -- Each Day, Every Day By Joe White Joe White is president of Kanakuk-Kanakomo Kamps, Inc., in Branson, Missouri. He is the author of many book
Family Contracts: A Practical Way To Provide Healthy Boundaries Using the contract method in the home is a very effective way to balance love and limits. By writing those lim
Tools for Correcting Your Child by Dennis Rupert, pastor (3/21/2005) Shepherding A Child's Heart by Tedd Tripp (pp. 32-33): "I observe that most parents do not under
Momisms Here is a fun reminder of some momisms. Remember some of these "words" from mom: Everybody else may be doing it, but you're not going to. If Nancy
Parenting by Grace (This is a rework of an excellent article by Neil Williams which has radically changed the views of many people in our church about how to par
Correcting Bad Attitudes Okay, we know that parents are supposed to discipline their children (Proverbs 19:18) and we are committed to correcting our children to help them gr
Biblical Communication with Your Kids The following material is a summary on communication from some of the chapters in Tedd Tripp's excellent book entitled Shepherding
Ministering to Our Children by the Spirit in Love After the christening of his baby brother in church, a three-year-old boy sobbed all the way home in the back seat of the ca
Do You Think I Should Have a Baby? We are sitting at lunch when my daughter casually mentions that she and her husband are thinking of "starting a family". "We&#
A Parent's Prayer Calendar When you pray for your children do you find the same tired words rolling from your lips? Here is a parent's prayer calendar to help you pray
Pregnancy Q&A (A Child Birthing Funny) Q. Should I have a baby after 35? A. No, 35 children is enough. Q. I'm two months pregn
The Price Of Children Author Unknown The U.S. Department of
Our Commitment to Maintaining Peace Among the Brethren by Giving Only Good Reports Definition of a Bad Report: "A bad report is using words, tonal patterns or facial
Here is a description of the four personality types based on Gary Smalley's writings: - This personality likes to lead. The lion is good at making decision
y Here is a small test to take to find out what your personality is . . . Instructions: In each box chose the words that best describe your personality. Double the number
Skit Leona: (Looking at watch) Okay, we are here to talk about our personalities. I'm Leona Lion. This is Ortha Otter. That's Brenda Beaver. And finally, we have Glen
Parallel Identifying Terms Used in Various Temperament/Personality Inventories Greek Terms Tim LaHaye Choleric
What is Your Py? We have found that understanding our own personality and other people's personality is a tremendous help in learning how to get along with others. There are
Money-saving Tips for Choosing Pets By Jonni McCoy Getting a family pet can be one of the most rewarding events in a child's life. The pet provides companionship, enter
How to Pick a Church Top Ten signs that the church you've visited might be a cult-- 10. Everybody wears screaming day-glo orange. 9. Minister preaches out of the "
Other Pictures Ordination Questions: Do you believe the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments to be the Word of God without error in the original
I will walk in my house with blameless heart. I will set before my eyes no vile thing. Psalm 101:2-3 A wide range of pornography is readily available for anyone with access to
Passover Meal In April we held a Passover meal and showed how Jesus Christ was the fulfillment of the Passover and many of the Passover symbols. We also held communion in the
Laboring in Prayer for One Another (The example of Paul, James, and John.) We must pray for one another! "God, whom I serve with my whole heart by tellin
A Prayer Survey How about a prayer survey? Read each positive and negative statement and then rate yourself on a scale of 1 (highest) through 10 (lowest). When you are done, a
Praying in a Kingdom Manner Introduction At root we are selfish and self-willed. We nourish our own ambitions, and our own expectations for ourselves and others, and our ow
Premarital Sex and the Bible Sometimes you will hear people say that the Bible doesn't say anything about premarital sex. Apparently this statement is made by people who
Prodigal Love for the Prodigal Son "And kissed him." – Luke 15:20 I'd like you to imagine something. Visualize that you are transported to heaven and
SHEEP Hat Day SHEEP (Supplemental Home Educators Enrichment Program) is a home school support group that meets once a week for a cooperative effort in teaching languages, scienc
A fun and challenging way to review what you know and learn what you don't! In this quiz you will find a bunch of fairly common and not so common quotations -maybe you've
There are names of 16 books of the Bible mentioned in the paragraph below. See how many you can find. (One pastor found 15 books in 20 minutes. But it took him much longer to fin
Here's one to get you started: about the hidden books of the Bible. It was a lulu; kept people looking so hard for facts...and for others it was a revelation. Some were in
Here are the 16 books! pecially since the names of the books were not capitalized. But the tually takes a pastor to find one of them, and there will be loud he brews a cup of
Quizzes, Games & Evaluations Eye Puzzles A Prayer Survey
What is Repentance and How Do I Do It? Not many people talk about repentance in our day – even in the church. But repentance is an essential theme in Scripture. The w
Heart Searching For Repentance and Personal Revival This is an exercise to help you repent of personal sin and find a more intimate relationship with the Father. Before y
A Harmony of the Resurrection Accounts The resurrection accounts are eye witness reports. Like any eye witness testimony, the testimony is given from a particular perspective, con
The Four Blood Sacrifices in the Old Testament Many people miss the significance of the different kind of sacrifices in the Old Testament. These sacrifices are described in the
God's Plan For You God always tells the Truth and his Word can be trusted Numbers 23:19 God is not a man, that he should lie, nor a son of man, that he should
Santa vs. Jesus SANTA JESUS Lives at the North Pole Philippians 3:20 But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly
Christmas & Santa Claus While not your typical article on Santa, the intent is to challenge the reader to think about Santa Claus in a way they had never previously viewed
Santa There are many web sites dedicated to promoting jolly old Saint Nick. It seems only fair that someone provide a place for Santa skeptics, cynics, and dissenters. Well he
Satan, His Infernal Majesty WHO IS HE? He has many aliases . . . Liar Angel of light Imitator The tempter The evil one Prince of demo
Sex For Marriage There are a lot of good reasons to save sex until you are married. One of them is spiritual (your relationship with the Lord). Another reason is mental and emo
Fighting for Your Marriage Session 1 Contents: What's Your Opinion on Communication and Conflict Assumptions About Conflict for this class Your Opinion on Commun
Fight for Your Marriage Session 2 What Causes Conflict? Sin and Desires Although conflict existed prior to the fall, this conflict was not negative. There was a oneness an
Fighting for Your Marriage Session 3 Contents: Danger Signs in a Marriage Ground Rules for Handling Conflict Danger Signs in a Marriage Researchers at the Univers
Fighting for Your Marriage Session 4 A Biblical Pattern of Communication Communication: A Topical Approach from Proverbs What is the Speaker/Listener Technique? Rules for
Fighting for Your Marriage Session 5 Fine-tuning the speaker/listener technique In the book Fighting for Your Marriage Rule #1 for the Speaker is stated as follows:
Fighting for Your Marriage Session 6 Forgiveness No couple could make their marriage last with joy and intimacy without a commitment to forgiveness. And yet forgiveness in
Fighting for Your Marriage Session 7 Solving Problems and Disagreements 1 Peter 2:17 Show proper respect to everyone. . . . There are many ways to try to solve problems a
Sexual pleasure is one of the most intense human experiences. Physically speaking, when a man or woman reaches sexual excitement, nerve endings release a chemical into the brain
The process requires more than forgiveness. by Stephen Arterburn My brother and I both struggled with sexuality. His brokenness led him through many painful years of homosex
Resources for Sexual Education Books available in the NLCC library [See 246.2] Preschool: Who Made Me Each One Specially School age and Pre teen:
WHEN SOMEONE YOU LOVE IS GAY by Sy Rogers Case I Susan and Carol had been friends for years. Because of their close relationship, it was no secret that Carol and her husband w
Who's in Charge Here? How far does God's authority really extend? Is He sovereign over everything or just some things? Is He intimately involved in the details or just
The Sovereignty of God and Tragedies by Gabe Sylvia This paper will address the following, "The Sovereignty of God and Tragedies." Or, you may have heard it addressed as "God an
The Holy Spirit & Spiritual Gifts THE SPIRIT GIVES GIFTS TO EVERY CHRISTIAN TO HELP THE BODY GROW AND TO SPREAD THE GOOD NEWS
The Real Saint Nick by Ralph F. Wilson "A vast multitude was imprisoned in every place," wrote an eyewitness. "The prisons--prepared for murders and robbers
Eight Explanations for Suffering Found in the Bible If we are going to understand the purposes for suffering, we must start with three Biblical principles or axioms. . .
What Early Christians Wrote about Worship on Saturday and Sunday Uninspired records of what early Christians (before AD 600) said about the Sabbath, the Lord's Day, and re
Jewish Holy Books What is in the "Jewish Bible"? Talmud: Mishnah and Gemara Christianity and the Talmud What is in the "Jewish Bi
A Pizza, a Party, and a Moonlight Ride Author Unknown Jenny was so happy about the house they had found. For once in her life 'twas on the right side of town. She unpac
by Jeff Baldwin Asking an English major to name his favorite book is like asking a mountaineer to name his favorite mountain. Every mountain he has climbed is his favorite jus
"I Hate Home Schooling!" Not all who home school think home school's cool. Maybe you've home schooled all your life, and you're wondering what you'
Seven Habits of Highly Defective Dating It started innocently enough. Eric and Jenny were Christian kids who started going to the movies together, or playing a round of putt-pu
Down But Not Out - Dealing with Persistent Temptations This is a teaching that one of the men gave at the 1998 Men's Retreat The USS California was sunk at Pearl Har
A Testimony by Karen Fosse Karen is a wonderful lady that we met at the Officer's Christian Fellowship Center in White Sulfur Springs, Pennsylvania. This is her testimony of
7/16/97 A Testimony During Illness By Ron Stump Background Information In April 1994, my daughter Rebekah was diagnosed with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL). She underw
My Life is a Miracle by Amber My life is a miracle. It is one big patchwork quilt full of miraculous seems and patterns. I'm remembering all over again all of the work Chri
Testimonies Here are a few testimonies that we hope you will find enriching: Angel Courtship: A Love Story "I'm Not Pregnant" A Lette
The True Thanksgiving Story by Dennis Rupert It seems that every year we are treated to articles attempting to disprove the "myth of Thanksgiving." In these art
Primary Sources for the Pilgrims' Thanksgiving he image of the Plymouth Pilgrims and their Wampanoag neighbors sitting down to a peaceful feast in the go
Governor Bradford’s Alleged First Thanksgiving Proclamation For some years, a document (reproduced below) described as Governor Bradford’s first Th
George Washington's 1789 Thanksgiving Proclamation Whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be gra
A day with the family at a theme park can be a wonderful fun time or the most frazzled irritating event of the summer. The single most important thing that you can do to ensure t
THE WALL Their wedding picture mocked them from the table, these two whose minds no longer talked to each other. They lived with such a heavy barricade between them tha
We have placed this article here, not because we believe that the tithe is still valid today, but because Larry gives some interesting background to the Old Testament tithe con
Financing the Kingdom of God by R.C. Sproul I used to think that it was futile to talk to church members about tithing. At one point in my ministry I made it a studied pra
This Financial Planner Drives a Truck By Mike Cave "Better is he who is lightly esteemed and has a servant, than he who honors himself and lacks bread" (Proverbs
Admonishment Admonish - to caution against specific faults - to reprove mildly - to urge or exhort Urge - to present, advocate, or demand earnestly or pre
Admonishment What are some of the steps we should take before approaching someone when it comes to admonishment Show Humility, Respect, and Prayerfulness
Admonishment Confront only the issue, not the person Job 6:24 says: Teach me, and I will be quiet; show me where I have been wrong. Don’t say cruel thin
Admonishment How should we as Christians respond to admonishment Willing to be disciplined, admonished, corrected Proverbs 10:17, 12:1, 15:12, 27:5
Admonishment Benefits Prosperity Spirituality and materially Gods dwelling with us - Colossians 3:16 Builds respec
Why Should Christians Vote for Godly Men and Women? ........ Answer: Righteousness exalts our nation, sin brings a reproach. (Proverbs 6:32-35;
What's Really Important When You Decide to Move? The Bible records a story about Abraham and Lot that has to do with moving from one place to another: Now Lot, who was
What Sin Does Do and Does Do in the Life of a Christian When you become a Christian sin plays a whole new role in your life. Before you were a Christian, sin kept you from
What does she want from me, anyway? by Holly Faith Phillips (This article originally appeared in Today's Family magazine and is taken from the book What Does She Want From
The Necessity of Committing Yourself to a Local Church Everybody needs a group to be part of. Some people identify with a particular sports team, others with a activity (like
Choosing a Wife by Douglas Wilson How should a young man seek a wife? What should his criteria be? First, a few important pointers on what not to do. Do not hand out Xerox
Living and Loving the Will of God by Dennis Rupert Do you have a prejudiced view of the will of God? I was reading Romans 12:2 for my quiet time and was struck by how Pau
What If We Worked for Jesus? by Mark Safferstone (Mark is a member of New Life, holds a doctorate in Business Education, and teaches as a professor at Mary Washington College
Is the Bible Only Concerned About Salvation? (This information is excerpt from an article which appeared in Biblical Worldview magazine, March 2004.) WORLDVIEW CHRISTIANITY
Where to look when: Afraid Psalm 34:4 Matthew 10:28 2 Timothy 1:7 Hebrews 13:5,6 Anxious Psalm 46 Matthew 6:19-34
Christian virtues & character Abundant life John 10:10 Citizenship Romans 13:1-7 Titus 3:1 Cleanliness 2 Corinthians
Teachings about life's problems Adultery Matthew 5:27-32 Adversity Matthew 10:16-39 Anger Matthew 5:22-24 Anxiety
Parents + Teens: The New Equation for Radical Youth Ministry by Benny & Sheree Phillips Benny & Sheree Phillips are not members of New Life. Benny was the pastor of