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  • Verse of today 5/03/17

    Posted May 3, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    2 Timothy 2:11-13 This saying is trustworthy: If we died with him, we will also live with him. If we endure, we will also reign with him. If we deny him, he will also deny us. If we are unfaithful, he remains faithful, since he cannot deny himself. Through Christ we are restored to life. Ephesians...

  • Bible Verses on Christian Character

    Posted May 3, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    Philippians 4:8 - Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. (KJV)

  • Bible Study book of John

    Posted May 3, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    Day Two 1. Why did the man become an invalid? 2. Read Psalm 107:17-19; Mark 2:1-5; Mark 2:8-12 and John 9:1-5. What can we conclude regarding sickness and the consequences of sin from these verses? 3. Why do you think the Jews asked the man who it was that healed him in verse 12?

  • Daily Scripture & Reflection

    Posted May 2, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Daily Scripture & ReflectionMay 2, 2017 Bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, if any man has a complaint against any; even as Christ forgave you, so you also do. Colossians 3:13 A Time to ThinkLife becomes harder for us when we live for others, but it also becomes richer and happier....

  • Sapphries

    Posted May 2, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Living Inside The Triunity Tuesday, May 2, 2017 God contains everything. God is one, and yet triune, the Father, the Son, and the Spirit. That means that God can even pray to God – and God can answer those prayers. God can call to God. God can seek God, and thank God, and praise God. So beca...

  • Quietly Confused

    Posted May 1, 2017 by Tony Villari

    Note:  I posted this late in 2013 and, rereading it, my heart was moved to post it again since the subject seems to have grown new life.  Most prefer to stay out of the spotlight, some make a flamboyant point of staying in it.  My heart goes out to the quietly confused. This was one ...

  • Bible Verses on Christian Character

    Posted May 1, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    2 Peter 1:5-7 - For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, and virtue with knowledge, and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with steadfastness, and steadfastness with godliness, and godliness with brotherly affection, and brotherly affection with love. ...

  • Verse of today 5/02/17

    Posted May 1, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    2 Peter 2:12-17 But these men, like irrational animals—creatures of instinct, born to be caught and destroyed—do not understand whom they are insulting, and consequently in their destruction they will be destroyed, suffering harm as the wages for their harmful ways. By considering it a ...

  • Bible Study book of John

    Posted May 1, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    Chapter Five -- Chapter Five gives us another miracle of Jesus. He heals a man who couldn't walk. Why then does the man who was healed suffer persecution? Find out in your study of Chapter Five. Day One 1. Why do you think Jesus asked the invalid man if he wanted to get well in verse 6? 2. From ...

  • Bible Verses on Christian Character

    Posted April 30, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    Philippians 4:8 - Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. (KJV)

  • Verse of today 4/30/17

    Posted April 30, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    Jeremiah 2:11-12 Has a nation ever changed its gods(even though they are not really gods at all)? But my people have exchanged me, their glorious God, for a god that cannot help them at all! Be amazed at this, O heavens! Be shocked and utterly dumbfounded,” says the Lord. When I think about ...

  • Bible Verses on Christian Character

    Posted April 29, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    Luke 6:31 - Do to others as you would have them do to you. (NIV)

  • Verse of today 4/29/17

    Posted April 29, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    2 Timothy 1:9-10 He is the one who saved us and called us with a holy calling, not based on our works but on his own purpose and grace, granted to us in Christ Jesus before time began, but now made visible through the appearing of our Savior Christ Jesus. He has broken the power of death and brough...

  • Bible Study book of John

    Posted April 29, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    Day Six 1. Read Matthew 13:53-58 and Mark 6:1-6. What are the three examples Jesus gives for the types of people who would not honor him? 2. Why is it hard for a prophet to be honored in his own country? 3. What actions indicated the faith of the royal official?

  • Sooo... UNNECESSARY MEMO HERE: Don't breastfeed in church!!

    Posted April 28, 2017 by Matthew Stephen Abraham

    I don't know about anyone else, but I've been going to church since I was young enough to not remember it. I fell away in my late teens and twenties for reasons I don't need to get into to here. But I've been going to church for long enough that I know proper conduct when you step through those fron...

  • Affirmation for 4/28

    Posted April 28, 2017 by Chris Kennedy

    You plant the seeds of changes you wish to make today! (Happy Arbor Day!)

  • Affirmation for 4/27

    Posted April 27, 2017 by Chris Kennedy

    You embrace the new day with joy and love!

  • Ripples

    Posted April 27, 2017 by Tony Villari

    The pond of our existence can be as smooth as glass, as turbulent and foreboding as a North Atlantic storm, or as beautiful as waves crashing along the Pacific shore.  Whether we offend or take offense, the calm of our pond is dependent on the quantity of all which society chucks into it.  ...

  • Affirmation for 4/26

    Posted April 26, 2017 by Chris Kennedy

    You are open to new experiences and adventures!

  • Bible Verses on Christian Character

    Posted April 26, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    Acts 20:35 - And I have been a constant example of how you can help those in need by working hard. You should remember the words of the Lord Jesus: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive. (NLT)

  • Verse of today 4/26/17

    Posted April 26, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    Ezekiel 28:2 “Son of man, say to the prince of Tyre, ‘This is what the sovereign Lord says:“ ‘Your heart is proud and you said, “I am a god; I sit in the seat of gods, in the heart of the seas”—yet you are a man and not a god, though you think you are godli...

  • Bible Study book of John

    Posted April 26, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    Day Five 1. List 5 things Jesus tells his disciples in the Gospel of John Chapter 4 verses 35-38. 2. Why did Jesus say what is related in the Gospel of John Chapter 4 verses 34-38 to his disciples and what lesson for daily living do we learn from this? 3. Contrast the focus and results of Jesus t...

  • Daily Scripture & Reflection

    Posted April 25, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Daily Scripture & ReflectionApril 25, 2017 But make up your mind not to worry beforehand how you will defend yourselves. Luke 21:14 NIV A Time to ThinkWorrying is like praying for what you don't want. –Author Unknown A Time to ActFree your mind from self-centered worry. A Time to PrayTeach...

  • Sapphries

    Posted April 25, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The Power Of The Fallow Tuesday, April 25, 2017 Believers talk about going back to the Book of Acts - God's Spirit pouring out miracles and power. Why was it so powerful? The Book of Acts was to 100% fallow ground-ground that hadn't been touched, to people and a world that had never before heard t...

  • Bible Verses on Christian Character

    Posted April 25, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    Galatians 5:22-23 - But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.Against such things there is no law. (NIV)

  • Verse of today 4/25/17

    Posted April 25, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    Isaiah 8:13-15 You must recognize the authority of the Lord who commands armies. He is the one you must respect; he is the one you must fear. He will become a sanctuary, but a stone that makes a person trip, and a rock that makes one stumble—to the two houses of Israel. He will become a trap ...

  • Bible Study book of John

    Posted April 25, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    Day FourJohn 4:13-141Save 1. Do you think the woman believed Jesus’ statement of these truths in the verses 21-24? Why or why not? 2. In verse 29 the woman said to the townspeople "Come, see a man, which told me all things that ever I did: is not this the Christ?" What strikes you about how ...

  • Affirmation for 4/25

    Posted April 25, 2017 by Chris Kennedy

    You are a magnet.  You draw goodness and abundance to you!

  • The Greatest Thing

    Posted April 25, 2017 by Tony Villari

    I always thought this was simple "Curly-an" philosophy:  The secret to life is "one thing."  What is this "one thing?"  Well, the secret to life, of course, would be the obvious sequitur.  Actually, I think the whole thing wreaks more of Taoism.  Regardless of the ...

  • Affirmation for 4/24

    Posted April 24, 2017 by Chris Kennedy

    Your world is filled with endless wonder!

  • Bible Verses on Christian Character

    Posted April 24, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    Hebrews 4:12 - What God has said isn’t only alive and active! It is sharper than any double-edged sword. His word can cut through our spirits and souls and through our joints and marrow, until it discovers the desires and thoughts of our hearts. (CEV)

  • Verse of today 4/24/17

    Posted April 24, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    2 Timothy 1:6-8 Because of this I remind you to rekindle God’s gift that you possess through the laying on of my hands. For God did not give us a Spirit of fear but of power and love and self-control. So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me, a prisoner for his sake, but ...

  • Bible Study book of John

    Posted April 24, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    Day Three   1. Why did Jesus ask the woman to call her husband and come back in the verse 16 if he knew she had no husband as shown in verses 17 and 18? 2. The woman basically agreed Jesus was right about the man she was with was not her husband in her statement "Sir, I perceive that thou ar...

  • Lost

    Posted April 23, 2017 by Mystic Angel

    I spent a lifetime feeling lost, searching for truth and finding my roots. Not the roots to my heritage, but more the roots of my soul. As I continue to walk down my spiritual path, I seem to discover more and more of who I am. Like a puzzle, piece by piece everything together and I have finally com...

  • Bible Verses on Christian Character

    Posted April 23, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    Acts 26:20 - I preached first to those in Damascus, then in Jerusalem and throughout all Judea, and also to the Gentiles, that all must repent of their sins and turn to God—and prove they have changed by the good things they do. (NLT)

  • Verse of today 4/23/17

    Posted April 23, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    Psalm 33:13-15 The Lord watches from heaven; he sees all people. From the place where he lives he looks carefully at all the earth’s inhabitants. He is the one who forms every human heart, and takes note of all their actions. Knowing our own hearts isn’t really our strong suit, though ...

  • Bible Study book of John

    Posted April 23, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    Day Two 1. Describe what do you think may have been the Samaritan woman’s changing perception of Jesus from his questions or statements to her as outlined below from verses 7 through 18: "Give me to drink." "If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to drink...

  • Weekend Affirmation

    Posted April 22, 2017 by Chris Kennedy

    You ARE worthy!

  • Bible Verses on Christian Character

    Posted April 22, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    When we're talking about who we are as Christian, our character matters. People look to us to be an example of Christianity, and when we misbehave, we only substantiate a belief that all Christians are hypocritical. We need to allow Christ to build up our character and as we look at the Bible we can...

  • Verse of today 4/22/17

    Posted April 22, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    Hebrews 12:22-24 But you have come to Mount Zion, the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to myriads of angels, to the assembly and congregation of the firstborn, who are enrolled in heaven, and to God, the judge of all, and to the spirits of the righteous, who have been made perfec...

  • Bible Study book of John

    Posted April 22, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    Gospel of John Chapter 4 This Bible study is based on the Gospel of John Chapter 4 which a remarkable story. It begins at Jacob’s well where Jesus talking to a Samaritan woman. Chapter Four gives us the story of the woman at the well. This is such a deep story (no pun intended) about truth an...

  • Affirmation for 4/21

    Posted April 21, 2017 by Chris Kennedy

    Your smile is your most beautiful fashion statement! (wear it often)

  • Verse of today 4/21/17

    Posted April 21, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    2 Peter 3:14-16 Therefore, dear friends, since you are waiting for these things, strive to be found at peace, without spot or blemish, when you come into his presence. And regard the patience of our Lord as salvation, just as also our dear brother Paul wrote to you, according to the wisdom given to...

  • Bible Study book of John

    Posted April 21, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.

  • Affirmation for 4/20

    Posted April 20, 2017 by Chris Kennedy

    Your spiritual garden is abundant and you happily reap what you have sown!

  • Sapphries

    Posted April 20, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The World Beyond The End Thursday, April 20, 2017 Peter stands atop a house by the sea in Joppa praying, surrounded by the wind and smell of the ocean. This is where he has the vision saying that the Gentiles are to be saved too. If you’re not Jewish, then today you’re saved through th...

  • Daily Scripture & Reflection

    Posted April 20, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Daily Scripture & ReflectionApril 20, 2017 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. James 1:17 A Time to ThinkIf you can't be thankful for what you receive, be thankful for what you escape. –Anon...

  • Verse of today 4/20/17

    Posted April 20, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    Isaiah 6:6-8 But then one of the seraphs flew toward me. In his hand was a hot coal he had taken from the altar with tongs. He touched my mouth with it and said, “Look, this coal has touched your lips. Your evil is removed; your sin is forgiven.” I heard the voice of the sovereign maste...

  • Bible Study book of John

    Posted April 19, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    Day Six 1. Which verse describes God’s love for the world and which verses describe God’s love for Jesus Christ? 2. List the different names or natures that are attributed to Jesus Christ verses 2, 13, 18, 19, 29, 31, and 34. 3. Cite the 3 verses that clearly and specifically state th...

  • Choices & Consequences

    Posted April 19, 2017 by Tony Villari

    Humans say and do things without thinking through the consequences.  Our mouths are attached to vocal cords spring loaded in preparation for the next knee-jerk reaction to some ridiculous thought that traverses the wasteland of our mind.  Sometimes it takes us years to develop an understan...

  • Affirmation for 4/19

    Posted April 19, 2017 by Chris Kennedy

    You are full of gratitude for everything you have received, both good and bad, for you have learned from it all!

  • Verse of today 4/19/17

    Posted April 19, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    2 Peter 2:1-3 But false prophets arose among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. These false teachers will infiltrate your midst with destructive heresies, even to the point of denying the Master who bought them. As a result, they will bring swift destruction on themselves. ...

  • Bible Study book of John

    Posted April 19, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    Day Five 1. In verse 29 who are the bride, the bridegroom, and the Bridegroom’s friend? 2. Why did John say in verse 30 “He must increase; but I must decrease.”? 3. How in your life, can you become less and Jesus become greater?

  • Daily Scripture & Reflection

    Posted April 19, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Daily Scripture & ReflectionApril 19, 2017 For the kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power. 1 Corinthians 4:20 A Time to ThinkWhen God is involved, anything can happen. Be open. Stay that way. God has a beautiful way of bringing good vibrations out of broken chords. –Charles Swin...

  • Sapphries

    Posted April 19, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The Anointing Of Your Tears Wednesday, April 19, 2017 A woman weeps at Messiah’s feet and wipes them with her hair. Where did those tears come from? She was a sinner - rejected and condemned by people all around who looked down upon her. She probably looked down upon herself, until all her w...

  • Daily Scripture & Reflection

    Posted April 18, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Daily Scripture & ReflectionApril 18, 2017 I stretch out my hands to thee; my soul thirsts for thee like a parched land. Psalm 143:6 A Time to ThinkWe're concerned with how things turn out; God seems more concerned with how we turn out. –Philip Yancey, author A Time to ActTrust that there i...

  • Sapphries

    Posted April 18, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    I Shall Not Want Tuesday, April 18, 2017 Psalm 23 says, "The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want." The blessing of God's children is to live a life of 'I shall not want.' There are two ways to applying this: 1) you try to get everything you want so that you don't want anything else, or 2) you le...

  • Affirmation for 4/18

    Posted April 18, 2017 by Chris Kennedy

    You embrace the challenges of your day with eagerness and learn from them.

  • Verse of today 4/18/17

    Posted April 18, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    2 Timothy 2:24-26 And the Lord’s slave must not engage in heated disputes but be kind toward all, an apt teacher, patient, correcting opponents with gentleness. Perhaps God will grant them repentance and then knowledge of the truth and they will come to their senses and escape the devil&rsquo...

  • Bible Study book of John

    Posted April 18, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    Day Four 1. Verse 20 states “For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved.” What does this verse tell us about the heart or conscience of mankind? 2. In verse 31, who is the one who comes from above and the one who is fr...

  • Bible Study book of John

    Posted April 17, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    Day Three 1. In verse 14 it states Moses lifted up the snake in the desert. Why did Moses do this? 2. What did Jesus mean when he said “The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is bo...

  • Verse of today 4/17/17

    Posted April 17, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    2 Corinthians 5:1-5 For we know that if our earthly house, the tent we live in, is dismantled, we have a building from God, a house not built by human hands, that is eternal in the heavens. For in this earthly house we groan, because we desire to put on our heavenly dwelling, if indeed, after we ha...

  • Affirmation for 4/17

    Posted April 17, 2017 by Chris Kennedy

    Your life is filled with love and happiness, and it's okay to enjoy it!

  • Best Salwar Suits Worn By Bollywood Actresses for Latest Fashio

    Posted April 17, 2017 by Taanya Rawat

    Be it any casual event or formal gala, the Bollywood celebrities have always inspired our fashion sense.Agree, won’t you? From prolific designer wear to their daily wears, these Bollywood picks don’t fail to feed our senses which propagates our fashion and style curiosity. Catch the bes...

  • Daily Scripture & Reflection

    Posted April 17, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Daily Scripture & ReflectionApril 17, 2017 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Hebrews 13:8 A Time to ThinkGod has not changed; and His ear is just as quick to hear the voice of real prayer, and His hand is just as long and strong to save; as it ever was. —R.A. Torrey ...

  • Sapphries

    Posted April 17, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Friday Through Sunday's Eyes Monday, April 17, 2017 Why is Good Friday called Good Friday? It's the day of Messiah's death. It is good because He was dying for our sins. But it didn't seem good at the time. It seemed to be a horrible Friday. The disciples were crushed, broken, confused, in mournin...

  • Beauty in Sodom and Gomorrah

    Posted April 16, 2017 by Matthew Stephen Abraham

    As I sat in the Easter service at church this morning, the pastor gave us a wonderful reflection on the beauty of Christ's resurrection and how completely vital it is to our salvation. It was a great thing to hear, but it got me to thinking about the state of Christianity in general. In a day where ...

  • Daily Scripture & Reflection

    Posted April 16, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Daily Scripture & ReflectionApril 16, 2017 He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay. Matthew 28:6 A Time to ThinkOn Easter Day the veil between time and eternity thins to gossamer. –Douglas Horton, religious leader A Time to ActToday, carve out some add...

  • Verse of today 4/16/17

    Posted April 16, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    Mark 16:1-7 When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought aromatic spices so that they might go and anoint him. And very early on the first day of the week, at sunrise, they went to the tomb. They had been asking each other, “Who will roll away the sto...

  • Bible Study book of John

    Posted April 16, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    Day Two 1. Who might Jesus have been referring to when he used the word "we" in verse 11? 2. Why did Nicodemus visit Jesus? 3. List 6 spiritual truths stated by Jesus about himself in the Gospel of John Chapter 3 verses 13 through 18.

  • Weekend Affirmation

    Posted April 15, 2017 by Chris Kennedy

    You are bright and shining! You are happy! You are You!

  • "The Resurrection of Our Lord"

    Posted April 15, 2017 by Kenny Sallee

      Alleluia! Christ is risen. The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia! Now after the Sabbath, toward the dawn of the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. And behold, there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came a...

  • Verse of today 4/15/17

    Posted April 15, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    Mark 15:42-47 Now when evening had already come, since it was the day of preparation (that is, the day before the Sabbath), Joseph of Arimathea, a highly regarded member of the council, who was himself looking forward to the kingdom of God, went boldly to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. Pil...

  • Bible Study book of John

    Posted April 15, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    Chapter Three -- Chapter Three contains the most famous or well-known verse of Scripture in the world today: "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." Jesus said this, but to whom did he say it and what does ...

  • what we should do & eat

    Posted April 15, 2017 by Eleanor Freeman

    This piece came about because I was looking at the different translations of the Bible today and was reminded of basic behaviour expected. I put it into a note for myself and thought you might like it also. :) Paul said Jesus came to uphold the law, not overrule it. So here is the "law" as...

  • Sapphries

    Posted April 14, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The Radical Anti-Tree Friday, April 14, 2017 In the Garden of Eden there was a living tree- the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. And from this tree came death. On the mountain of Jerusalem, there stood another tree with no roots, branches, leaves, or fruit - The Cross. It was a dead tree, y...

  • Daily Scripture & Reflection

    Posted April 14, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Daily Scripture & ReflectionApril 14, 2017 For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit. 1 Peter 3:18 A Time to ThinkOur old history ends with the cross; our new history begins with the ...

  • Verse of today 4/14/17

    Posted April 14, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    Mark 15:16-20 So the soldiers led him into the palace (that is, the governor’s residence) and called together the whole cohort. They put a purple cloak on him and after braiding a crown of thorns, they put it on him. They began to salute him: “Hail, king of the Jews!” Again and ag...

  • Affirmation for 4/14

    Posted April 14, 2017 by Chris Kennedy

    You are a star!  You make the Universe brighter!

  • Initium Enim Prope Est

    Posted April 13, 2017 by Tony Villari

    We look to the horizon and await the dawn of forever. Ancient knowledge, long lost, is being rediscovered by open minds undeterred by that which they're told can't be accomplished. We use to dream of the unattainable, and now we are discovering the unattainable is simply our inability to see the app...

  • Tetelestai and Why "Good Friday" is Good

    Posted April 13, 2017 by Tony Villari

    Tetelestai.  It is what Christ uttered as he drew his last breaths on the cross, according to John.  "It is finished."  Tetelastai.  John wrote this, the Greek translation of an Aramaic word.  It is an accounting term meaning "paid in full."  With His death, He wiped ma...

  • Daily Scripture & Reflection

    Posted April 13, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Daily Scripture & ReflectionApril 13, 2017 Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God. Psalm 20:7 A Time to ThinkDon't pray to escape trouble. Don't pray to be comfortable in your emotions. Pray to do the will of God in every situation. Nothing else is ...

  • Sapphries

    Posted April 13, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The Centurion Of Israel Thursday, April 13, 2017 Messiah blessed and brought a miracle into the life of a centurion. Out of the many centurions stationed in Israel, this one loved the Jewish people, not just with his heart but with his deeds. He blessed Israel and built them a synagogue. God promi...

  • Verse of today 4/13/17

    Posted April 13, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law. We are to be clothed with the characteristics listed in today’s scripture. No law or judgment has any place when t...

  • Bible Study book of John

    Posted April 13, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    Day Six 1. What is about your life that Jesus overlooks and loves you anyway? 2. From the first 2 chapters of John, give 2 examples of Jesus’ power of knowing things about men without having been revealed to him by men.   Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hat...

  • Affirmation for 4/13

    Posted April 13, 2017 by Chris Kennedy

    You are awesome and the Universe loves you for it!

  • Affirmation of the Day

    Posted April 12, 2017 by Chris Kennedy

    You are star dust, part of the Universe, ever changing, ever growing. Be the love we all need.....

  • Verse of today 4/12/17

    Posted April 12, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    Hebrews 12:14-17 Pursue peace with everyone, and holiness, for without it no one will see the Lord. See to it that no one comes short of the grace of God, that no one be like a bitter root springing up and causing trouble, and through him many become defiled. And see to it that no one becomes an im...

  • Bible Study book of John

    Posted April 12, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    Day Five 1. From verse 24, what two things did Jesus not do? 2. Again from verse 24, what reasons are given for Jesus decisions? 3. What might Jesus have seen in the people that caused him to not entrust himself to the people of Jerusalem?

  • Daily Scripture & Reflection

    Posted April 12, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Daily Scripture & ReflectionApril 12, 2017 Do not cast me away from Your presence, and do not take Your Holy Spirit from me. Psalm 51:11 A Time to ThinkThe best result of prayer is awareness of the presence of God, which allows us to face life with fortitude and dignity. –Sheba Ross Delaney,...

  • Sapphries

    Posted April 12, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The Miraculous Death Of Memory Wednesday, April 12, 2017 In Exodus 12, there's a command to sacrifice a male lamb. In following the commandment, the Hebrews were spared during the final plague of Egypt. We know that the lamb is a symbol for Messiah, but it's more complex than the fact that He was ...

  • Bible Study book of John

    Posted April 11, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    Day FourJohn 2:19,224Save 1. What are the 3 things mentioned in verse 22 concerning Jesus’ disciples that occurred after the resurrection? 2. Read Acts 2:29-32. What Old Testament scripture predicted the resurrection of Jesus? 3. In verse 23 we read that Jesus did many miracles while at the...

  • Verse of today 4/11/17

    Posted April 11, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    2 Peter 2:20-22 For if after they have escaped the filthy things of the world through the rich knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they again get entangled in them and succumb to them, their last state has become worse for them than their first. For it would have been better for them nev...

  • Daily Scripture & Reflection

    Posted April 10, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Daily Scripture & ReflectionApril 10, 2017 Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid or tremble at them, for the LORD your God is the one who goes with you. He will not fail you or forsake you. Deuteronomy 31:6 A Time to ThinkIf you have been grasping onto something, try to let it go. Your empty ...

  • Sapphries

    Posted April 10, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The Yeshua Entrance Monday, April 10, 2017 Jerusalem has seen many armies and generals enter through its gates - Nebuchadnezzar, Titus with the Romans, the Muslims and Crusaders in the Middle Ages, General Allenby in WWI, Moshe Dayan in the Six Day War - but the most famous entrance of all wasn't ...

  • Verse of today 4/10/17

    Posted April 10, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    Isaiah 6:1-5 In the year of King Uzziah’s death, I saw the sovereign master seated on a high, elevated throne. The hem of his robe filled the temple. Seraphs stood over him; each one had six wings. With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and they used the re...

  • Bible Study book of John

    Posted April 10, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    Day Three 1. In response to the Jewish leaders request for a miracle to show authorization for Jesus’ clearing of the temple courts, Jesus states: “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up”. What do you think is the most remarkable aspect of Jesus response? 2. Wh...

  • Daily Scripture & Reflection

    Posted April 9, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Daily Scripture & ReflectionApril 9, 2017 I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety. Psalm 4:8 A Time to ThinkWorry often gives a small thing a great shadow. –Swedish proverb A Time to ActFocus not on your fears but your strengths. A Time to PrayLor...

  • Verse of today 4/9/17

    Posted April 9, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    1 Peter 3:7 Husbands, in the same way, treat your wives with consideration as the weaker partners and show them honor as fellow heirs of the grace of life. In this way nothing will hinder your prayers. A husband and wife are “heirs together of the grace of life”. God’s word tells...

  • Bible Study book of John

    Posted April 9, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    Day Two 1. From verse 11, what can you determine were the 2 results of the miracle Jesus performed at the wedding at Cana? 2. From reading the Gospel of John Chapter 2 verse 16, and Matthew 21:13, what was the reason Jesus drove the people and animals from the temple courts? 3. Compare the reacti...