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  • REAL Hatred Online

    Posted January 4, 2017 by Matthew Stephen Abraham

    Leave it to the internet to destory, on a continual basis, any faith a person might have left in humanity. By now I'm sure most people have seen the video of the two year old twin boys climbing on the dresser in what appears to be their bedroom and pulling it over on top of themselves trapping one o...

  • Time - Life Between the Ticks

    Posted January 2, 2017 by Tony Villari

    Tick...tick...tick...tick...  Living life between the ticking of a clock - with digital timepieces young people may soon be growing up not ever realizing what that means. For me it occurs every day.   To read the rest of this post, take a second and follow this link to my blog, &ldqu...

  • In Praise of Darkness

    Posted December 29, 2016 by Rev. Renee Paddock

    I found this piece when researching a homily - it spoke very strongly to me so I wanted to share it. In Praise of Darkness Barbara Brown Taylor Christianity has never had anything nice to say about the dark.“Darkness” is shorthand for anything that scares me — that I want nopart...

  • Mary, the Theotokos

    Posted December 29, 2016 by Tony Villari

    "Hypostatically united," threw me for a loop, so I did what any self-respecting man would do, I stopped for directions - I looked it up. Don't bother, it didn't help. I knew it was time to stop looking when I was directed to a legal (as in law school) definition of the word. When lawyers get involve...

  • Forces of the Future

    Posted December 28, 2016 by Kenny Sallee

      In the early years of a new century and a new millennium, many of us wonder: What does the future hold? What will the next hundred years, or the next thousand years, be like? Click HERE to continue reading on my blog.

  • Heart of a Compassionate Warrior

    Posted December 26, 2016 by Matthew Stephen Abraham

      JMJ: All Christian warriors, be they medieval knights to modern policemen or military men, to those of us committed to warfare in the spiritual realm have wrestled with the same question: How do we reconcile the seemingly contradictory teachings of Christ and the Old Testament which call u...

  • "The Unpopular Truth"

    Posted December 26, 2016 by Kenny Sallee

    For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus, (1 Timothy 2:5, NIV) One of the most often-asked questions regarding the Christian faith goes something like this: "What about the person who has never heard that Jesus is the only way to God? What about the person...

  • Merry Christmas

    Posted December 25, 2016 by Kenny Sallee

      For the grace of God has been revealed,bringing salvation to all people.—Titus 2:11 May you experience God's gift of grace this Christmas! In Jesus,Cap'n Kenny Read my daily postings HERE

  • A Belief In… Something

    Posted December 25, 2016 by Tony Villari

    Three reasons why the New York Times' War on Christmas denial is all wrong.  Does this title confuse anyone else?  Well, maybe it's just me, but I'd have written this differently, like highlighting "War on Christmas" so it isn't misconstrued as the "New York Times' War on Christmas" denial...

  • Solstice 2016

    Posted December 24, 2016 by Rev. Renee Paddock

    Solstice Meditations 2016   Each year from June 21 until December 21 or thereabouts the amount of light every day gets shorter. And from September through February the darkness is noticeably greater than the light. We are used to this. Some of us barely note it except maybe when it creeps up ...

  • Devociones en Español

    Posted December 24, 2016 by Kenny Sallee

    Porque la gracia de Dios se ha manifestado para salvación de todos los hombres. (Tito 2:11, RVC) Como la luz en un sitio oscuro. Como la lluvia sobre un terreno reseco. Como el aroma del mejor perfume en un ambiente viciado. Como todo lo que refresca, revitaliza y renueva. Así es la g...

  • Greatful

    Posted December 23, 2016 by David Deweese

    I am reminded that the child of God carried no book, or need to conquer. Everything one needs will be given until the final gift of light in death. Be a vessel not full but wanting all you are willing to give. Find silence and be greatful of imperfection. It is a gift, the image not of this world. P...

  • There Are Many Roads Leading to Same Destination

    Posted December 23, 2016 by Rev. T. Tucker Forensic Psychologist (Ret.)

    Religion vs Spirituality  Religion is a path to God. Spirituality is also a path to God. However they have differences in approach. 1. Experience vs Belief. Religion usually entails adhering to a certain dogma or belief system. Spirituality places little importance on intellectual beliefs, but...

  • Thoughts On Ministry

    Posted December 23, 2016 by Rev. Elizabeth Hoff, ULC

    Recent experience has taught me that there is more to being a minister (MUCH more, in fact) than doing weddings. I am concerned that there are FAR too many people joining the ULC for the sole purpose of doing weddings.  (When I hear a ULC minister describe their work as a "wedding ministry", t...

  • Happiness in the Eyes of a Child

    Posted December 22, 2016 by Tony Villari

    Whenever I feel down, which isn't often, I can always find my happy place in the eyes of a child.  I can be standing in line at Walmart and there will be a child in a basket that just won't stop looking at me.  Before you know it I'm in a one way conversation with this little shit, they're...

  • "A Divine Birth Announcement"

    Posted December 19, 2016 by Kenny Sallee

      And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. . . . But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. (Luke 2:8, 10, NIV) If you are a parent, then you can remember...

  • What Gifts May Come

    Posted December 19, 2016 by Tony Villari

    This was to be "My Christmas Thought" for this coming Sunday, but it was viewed as a bit maudlin for the season.  That is one view, but I'd prefer to consider the beautiful "miracle" of it all, but then, I revel in miracles around me throughout the year and in particular during the Christmas se...

  • Know Thy Self 2

    Posted December 18, 2016 by Sara Williams

    Know thy self To know yourself is to know god. In most religious bibles it is stated in one form or another that we were created in the image of god. The better you come to know yourself the better you will come to know and understand the world around you. If you are filled with love, care, and com...

  • The Hair We Take for Granted

    Posted December 15, 2016 by Tony Villari

    I think there is nothing quite as beautiful, nothing that can make a statement of perfection, as much as a woman who can carry herself with such refinement and class while sporting a well shorn head.  It is truly not the lack of hair which defines the woman, but rather the woman who defines the...

  • What Money Can't Buy

    Posted December 13, 2016 by Jay Olson

    When I was young and in my prime. I didn't have a single dime. But what I had, you could not buy. And I hope I have it till the day I die. I had an angel following me. I had an angel I could not see. I didn't know the angels name. I loved that angel all the same. It made no diff...

  • Did God Create a Man and a Woman?

    Posted December 13, 2016 by Tony Villari

    Did God create a man and a woman, or did He, as Genesis proclaims, create man, male and female, and name them Man? Isn't this written so as to leave it all open to interpretation? It would seem you can read it as all-inclusive of the rich variety of mankind, of those peacefully seeking His grace, th...

  • Are you being persecuted?

    Posted December 11, 2016 by Kenny Sallee

      There is a pernicious rumor that resurfaces every Advent season and spreads across social media faster than a cold in a kindergarten class. It’s the rumor that God can be “kept out” of Christmas. ...Continue Reading...

  • Roses for the Mother of God

    Posted December 10, 2016 by Matthew Stephen Abraham

      Roses are said to be our Holy Mother's favorite flower. Every time we pray the Hail Mary prayer we give our Holy Mother a rose, and every time we pray a decade of the rosary (1 Lord's prayer and 10 Hail Mary's) we give her a bouqet of roses. Each time we pray a full set of mysteries of the...

  • Happy Holidays, From a New Atheist Minister!

    Posted December 8, 2016 by Robert Derr

    There seems to be a flap on social media this time every holiday season, that there's a "War on Christmas," largely because signs that maybe once read 'Merry Christmas' decades ago, now say, 'Happy Holidays.' The phrase itself goes back to at least 1942, with the song Happy Holiday, and has been use...

  • Saint Nicholas Day

    Posted December 6, 2016 by Kenny Sallee

      Saint Nicholas, also called Nicholas of Bari or Nicholas of Myra (flourished 4th century, Myra, Lycia, Asia Minor [near modern Kale (Demre), Turkey]; feast day December 6) one of the most popular minor saints commemorated in the Eastern and Western churches and now traditionally associated...

  • An Interview from Death Row

    Posted December 4, 2016 by Kenny Sallee

      I sit a few feet from a man on death row. Jewish by birth... His days are marked. I'm curious about what bolsters this man as he nears his execution. So I ask some questions. Q.  Do you have family, Paul? A.  I have none. ...Continue Reading...

  • A Deadly Chain Reaction

    Posted December 2, 2016 by Kenny Sallee

      by David Feddes Once upon a time there was a land where people saw God’s hand in almost everything. They looked at animals and mountains, at stars and rainbows, at sunshine and cornfields, and saw the hand of God. They looked at great events of history and saw the hand of God. They ...

  • Just Checking In Today

    Posted December 2, 2016 by Kenny Sallee

      A Minister passing through his church In the middle of the day, Decided to pause by the altar To see who come to pray. Just then the back door opened, And a man came down the aisle, The minister frowned as he saw the man Hadn't shaved in a while. His shirt was torn and shabby, And his coat...

  • Pastor Roy

    Posted December 1, 2016 by Roy Grover

    I do not understand people. The first thing people ask me is who did you vote for ? I tell them I voted for Donald Duck and the reason why ! We have enough gooffy in the White house already. That's when I ask them If they have heard the good word of the lord today. They say no and walk away . I do b...

  • A rare day

    Posted December 1, 2016 by Minister Edward P Miller II

    Today I pray  that all denominations come together and sit together in harmony. May God or your Higher Power, grant us  the peace to see in this day that He's made for us a way to figure out how to come closer to Him. We look to the people that sit or surround us and remember that we are b...

  • Living in the Now

    Posted December 1, 2016 by Tony Villari

    For me, living in the now means living between the ticks of a clock. It means an ability to focus on the air as its being beaten into submission by the wings of a bee, or to simply pick a point of water as it approaches in a fast moving stream, and follow as it passes and continues out of sight. Eve...

  • This Sunday's Thought? 600 Posts, 3.5 years - Where to Now?

    Posted November 27, 2016 by Tony Villari

    For hundreds of lives we come and go, building up the accretion of knowledge and experience which are eventually covered by new layers as time marches inevitably forward. Each day we stand at the edge and stare into the abyss to see all evil held at bay before us. Each day we look to heaven for stre...

  • Where Do We Go From Here?

    Posted November 25, 2016 by Mystic Angel

    What I am about to write may be a bit graphic/offensive or whatever but this is a head's up so you can bolt now :) . Not really sure how this blog will turn out until it's finished. I came onto this web-site tonight to escape the nightmare that has been my life the last 24 hours or so. I responded t...

  • Annual Black Friday Hissy Fit

    Posted November 25, 2016 by Matthew Stephen Abraham

    Ah, yes, Black Friday...that one day of the year where you can (almost) legally beat the living crap out of your fellow humans (I think we're still calling them that) over Wal-Mart's last tube of Preperation H, or (insert ridiculous item here). I've heard them all over the years, bar-room style braw...

  • Happy Thanksgiving

    Posted November 24, 2016 by Kenny Sallee

      In homes across America, friends and family will soon gather around beautifully decorated tables filled with warm, scrumptious food to give thanks. It’s Thanksgiving Day. However, this day will be nothing like holidays of the past for many people. Lonely but committed soldiers cover...

  • Giving Thanks - 2016

    Posted November 23, 2016 by Tony Villari

    Every day, when you wake up, Knock on wood, and give thanks; You are alive. God has given you another day to excel.   To read the rest of this post on Giving Thanks, Please follow this link to “The Path”:  Giving Thanks - 2016

  • Be Thankful for Blessings

    Posted November 21, 2016 by Tony Villari

    George Carlin was the consummate comedian; he had a way of looking at the commonplace and seeing the humor in it.  Because much of the topics of his humor were so much a part of our everyday lives, his insight was easy for us to grasp and understand.  His comedy became a string of "been th...

  • Misunderstanding Families

    Posted November 19, 2016 by Bridget Kielas-Fecyk

               One of the most difficult aspects of choosing a non-Christian, aka – Pagan – lifestyle can and most often is the reaction of one’s family. Reactions from the family can range from mild amusement and disbelief leading, normally, to acceptance...

  • Creosotes Magical Properties

    Posted November 15, 2016 by Paula LaRue

    Many creosote bushes populate the desert in Arizona and put off a much loved scent…rain. When burned it creates an antibacterial affect and holds that fantastic rain smell. Native Indians used creosote for ritual purposes and to cleanse the air. Creosote is used in many of my daily rituals. ...

  • Not my usual Rant

    Posted November 13, 2016 by Bridget Kielas-Fecyk

    This is a break from my usual rants that I have. The times I "step onto my soap box".  Everyone here has been very supportive and I thank you.  However, this is not actually a rant, it's a mental exercise. I know we all have friends who are disabled in one form or another but, can you...

  • Wet Feet

    Posted November 12, 2016 by Kenny Sallee

      Retaliation has its appeal. But Jesus has a better idea... ...Continue Reading...

  • Technology Today?

    Posted November 11, 2016 by Br. E.G. Carriere

    The Internet became a mainstream medium around 1996. Those aged under about 25, who grew up with computers and mobile phones, were ‘born’ into this digital world. Those of us in older age groups are ‘immigrants’ to this new world, perhaps on occasional we become confused &lsq...

  • Nothing is without making an effort

    Posted November 11, 2016 by Br. E.G. Carriere

    Nothing is without making an effort "He [ John] came as a witness , to bear witness of the Light, that all might believe through him" (Jn1,7). The figure of John the Baptist, which marks each of our Advent is unavoidable. It must go through John to believe in Jesus. To prepare the way of the Lord,...

  • How can we know if a child is ready to become a Christian?

    Posted November 11, 2016 by Br. E.G. Carriere

    How can we know if a child is ready to become a Christian? What must a child do to become a Christian? What should we do when a very young child wants to accept Christ as his Saviour? Most parents, teachers and pastors wrestle with the prickly issue of children and salvation. The good news is that w...

  • Female Priests? Never Say Never, Your Holiness.

    Posted November 10, 2016 by Tony Villari

    Women are proving themselves more than capable of taking on the world of men.  As women, I would think their genetic capacity for love, compassion, tolerance, and forgiveness would make them far better ministers than most men would ever hope to be.  As for female priests, history has accep...

  • Martin Luther, Father of Protestantism

    Posted November 10, 2016 by Kenny Sallee

      Born on this date, November 10th, 1483, in Eisleben, Germany, Martin Luther, known as the Father of Protestantism. Luther had studied to become a lawyer before becoming an Augustinian monk in 1505, and was ordained a priest in 1507. While continuing his studies in pursuit of a Doctor of Th...

  • Counting Sheep While Watching Wolves

    Posted November 9, 2016 by Jay Olson

    Last night I slept a fitful sleep--my mind was lost in grief. The peaceful dreams that tried to come--were stolen by a ravenous thief. Sleep will come to the pure at heart--it may sometimes take a short while. There is no rest for the wicked ones--a truth that makes honest souls smile. To thos...

  • The Problem With Exegesis

    Posted November 9, 2016 by Rev. John Willis

    Exegesis is the process of drawing out the meaning of scripture, and allowing the text itself to determine its interpretation, in contrast to eisegesis, which is the process of projecting one’s own interpretation and meanings onto the text. In this way, exegesis implies an objec...

  • Banana Pancake- Recipe

    Posted November 7, 2016 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    Banana Pancake- Recipe Ingredients: 2 eggs 1/2 cup of ripe, finely mashed bananas You can also add little Cinnamon (optional) Method of preparation: In a bowl, place the bananas and the eggs, and mix them well to prepare the batter. Then, place a pan over medium heat, and pour a quarter of the ...

  • Herbs of the Bible

    Posted November 7, 2016 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    Turmeric (Curcuma longa)—Song of Solomon 4:14–15 Used for: Inflammation, flatulence, arthritis, bronchitis, diuretic, dyspepsia, expectorant, laryngitis, lymphoma, rheumatism Three plants vie for the honor of being the biblical saffron: the saffron crocus, safflower, and turmeric. Sinc...

  • November 7, 2016

    Posted November 7, 2016 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    Psalm 46(GNT) God’s Word of Praise and ThanksgivingIntroduction Psalm 46: Today’s psalm is a communal hymn that attests to God as a sure refuge in times of trouble. God is sovereign over turmoil in nature and tumult of war and will keep Jerusalem (the city of God) secure.Today's Script...

  • Thank God for Today.

    Posted November 7, 2016 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    DAY 6Thank God for Your Church.Church provides encouragement, corporate worship, and the opportunity to connect with others who share our beliefs.How blessed we are to be able to assemble together in His name. Thank God for allowing you the freedom to worshiptogether with other believers, to gather ...

  • "Afterlife, Sex and Resurrection"

    Posted November 6, 2016 by Kenny Sallee

    "Afterlife, Sex and Resurrection Sunday Sermon for November 6, 2016 "A missionary meets a cannibal, and it does not go well. He is eaten. But the cannibal is so impressed by the demeanour (sic) of the missionary as he awaits death, that he is converted. So how will these two be raised from the d...

  • Thank God for Today.

    Posted November 4, 2016 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    DAY 5 Thank God for His Perfect Timing.Sometimes an attitude of thanksgiving is difficult to maintain when life is so hard and we see others being blessedwhile we’re still waiting for our own blessing. But God has a specific plan for your life, and it’s a good plan. No matterhow it looks...

  • Herbs of the Bible

    Posted November 4, 2016 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    6. Myrrh (Commiphora spp.)—Esther 2:12 Used for: Analgesic, astringent, bronchitis, expectorant, high cholesterol There are 135 species of myrrh found throughout Africa and Arabia, growing mainly in very arid regions. In her book All the Plants in the Bible, Winifred Walker asserts that the ...

  • November 5, 2016

    Posted November 4, 2016 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    Isaiah 12:1-6(GNT) God’s Word of Praise and ThanksgivingIntroduction Isaiah 12:1-6: This passage is in the form of a psalm of thanksgiving, praising God our savior.Today's Scripture: Isaiah 12:5 Sing to the LORD because of the great things he has done. Let the whole world hear the news.Toda...

  • Female Punching Bags - Beating up on Women

    Posted November 4, 2016 by Tony Villari

    Women as punching bags... I can't remember ever addressing this issue as a post of its own.  I think this is, in large part, because I have mentioned it in passing in so many of my posts.  But, isn't this the problem?  We seem to mention this offense in passing, as though it isn'...

  • Herbs of the Bible

    Posted November 3, 2016 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    5. Milk thistle (Silybum marianum)—Genesis 3:18 Used for: The effects of alcoholism, asthma, cirrhosis, hepatitis, jaundice, kidney and urinary tract stones, psoriasis We aren’t certain that milk thistle is one of the thorns, thistles, and briers referred to in the Bible, but it could ...

  • November 3, 2016

    Posted November 3, 2016 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    Revelation 5:1-14(GNT) God’s Word of Praise and ThanksgivingIntroduction Revelation 5:1-14: Today’s reading introduces the Lamb of God (Jesus), who alone is worthy to break open the seven seals of a scroll. Last wills and testaments were usually sealed with seven seals, and the image o...

  • Thank God for Today.

    Posted November 3, 2016 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    4. Thank God for His Perfect Timing.Sometimes an attitude of thanksgiving is difficult to maintain when life is so hard and we see others being blessedwhile we’re still waiting for our own blessing. But God has a specific plan for your life, and it’s a good plan. No matterhow it looks, H...

  • Herbs of the Bible

    Posted November 2, 2016 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    4. Garlic (Allium sativum)—Numbers 11:5–6 Used for: Angina, cancer, colds, diabetes, flu, hypertension, infections Believing that garlic increases virility, Hebrews have relied on the herb to be able to “be fruitful and multiply” as directed in Genesis. According to the Tal...

  • November 3, 2016

    Posted November 2, 2016 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    Revelation 5:1-14(GNT) God’s Word of Praise and ThanksgivingIntroduction Revelation 5:1-14: Today’s reading introduces the Lamb of God (Jesus), who alone is worthy to break open the seven seals of a scroll. Last wills and testaments were usually sealed with seven seals, and the image o...

  • Thank God for Today.

    Posted November 2, 2016 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    DAY 3Thank God For Your Friends.In our hurried world, we can sometimes forget to thank God for those special people He’s placed in our lives. Maybeit’s a friend who’s always there when you need a shoulder or one who seems to make you laugh, even on the darkestof days. Is there a ne...

  • Thank God for Today.

    Posted November 1, 2016 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    Day 2 -- So much of our day is busyness. So much busyness that, by the time the day is over and our heads hit the pillow, theday just seems to be a big blur. Does this ever happen to you? Thank God for the precious gift of today, for today is theday He has made, so let’s rejoice and be glad. G...

  • Herbs of the Bible

    Posted November 1, 2016 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    3. Frankincense (Boswellia sacra) or (B. carteri)—Matthew 2:10–11 Used for: Dysentery, gonorrhea, fever, polyps The magi brought the newborn Jesus three gifts: gold to recognize his kingship; frankincense to acknowledge his holiness or divinity; and myrrh to symbolize the hardship and ...

  • November 2, 2016

    Posted November 1, 2016 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    Revelation 4:1-11(GNT) God’s Word of Praise and ThanksgivingIntroduction Revelation 4:1-11: In today’s reading, John describes the One who is seated on a heavenly throne, surrounded by those singing praises to God who created all things.Today's Scripture: Revelation 4:8b “Holy, ...

  • Herbs of the Bible

    Posted November 1, 2016 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    2. Flax (Linum usitatissimum)—Leviticus 6:10 Used for: Arthritis, bronchitis, cancer, dermatitis, heart disease, inflammation, rheumatism Linen is one of the world’s oldest textiles; the earliest fragment of identified cloth (considered to be of linen) is from eastern Turkey, carbon-da...

  • Ready to make time in your day to show your thankfulness to th

    Posted November 1, 2016 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    I think most of us would agree that life is busier than it’s ever been. With all the rushing and doing, it’s easy to grumble and complain. It can become the new norm if we’re not diligently seeking to live with a grateful heart. For the next 30 days, let’s break the cycle an...

  • Ripples of Justice, Ripples of Mercy

    Posted November 1, 2016 by Rev. John Willis

    John Willis, a servant of Christ's kingdom of peace, in the praise of His glorious grace, to the ministers and readers of the Universal Life Church.   There is one criteria which–if applied globally to any element of any system of belief–would remove all of my objections to that s...

  • Honor Thy Pedophile and Thy Mother?

    Posted November 1, 2016 by Tony Villari

    Honor your father and your mother.  As a rule of thumb, this sounds pretty reasonable.  As the fifth in God's 10 Commandments, His 10 laws for man to live by, it still seems pretty reasonable.  LifeHopeandTruth.com states, "God gave the 10 Commandments fr...

  • Herbs of the Bible

    Posted November 1, 2016 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    Herbs of the Bibleand how to use them 1. Aloe (Aloe Vera)—John 19:39–40 Used for: Burns, constipation, cancer, skin irritations The aloes of biblical time are very different from the aloe vera you keep on your kitchen counter. One variety of aloe (A. succotrina) produced an aromatic j...

  • November 1, 2016

    Posted October 31, 2016 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    Revelation 1:1-20(GNT) God’s Word of Praise and ThanksgivingIntroduction Revelation 1:1-20: The Revelation to John begins with a statement that it is “the record of the events that Jesus Christ revealed.” The author, named John, is writing from the island of Patmos in the Aegean ...

  • Bible Trivia Questions

    Posted October 31, 2016 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    1. What are the precious sons of Zion compared to in Lamentations? Fine gold Earthen pitchers Polished sapphire Ruddy rubies 2. Paul wrote that the creation was made visible so that God's power is understood and that there is no excuse? TRUE FALSE 3. What are the precious sons of Zion compared...

  • October 31, 2016

    Posted October 30, 2016 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    Psalm 10(GNT) God’s Word of JusticeIntroduction Psalm 10: In yesterday’s reading (Psalm 9), the writer expressed thanks and praise for God’s help in defeating his enemies. In today’s reading, the writer asks for God’s help against the wicked. In some traditions, the t...

  • "A Little Man Meets a Big God"

    Posted October 29, 2016 by Kenny Sallee

    Zacchaeus by Niels Larsen Stevns. Jesus calls Zacchaeus down from his height in the tree.   There’s a story about a local fitness center, which was offering $1,000 to anyone who could demonstrate that they were stronger than the owner of the place. Here’s how it worked. This mus...

  • October 30, 2016

    Posted October 29, 2016 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    Psalm 9(GNT) God’s Word of JusticeIntroduction Psalm 9: This psalm speaks of God’s righteousness and justice and the ways in which God cares for those who are poor and needy. The psalm concludes with a petition for God to pronounce judgment on the wicked.Today's Scripture: Psalm 9:10 ...

  • October 29, 2016

    Posted October 28, 2016 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    Micah 7:1-20(GNT) God’s Word of JusticeIntroduction Micah 7:1-20: The concluding chapter to the book of Micah begins with a song of lament spoken by the prophet but ends with the prophet expressing trust in God and foreseeing a time when Jerusalem will be rebuilt. God is praised for being me...

  • October 28, 2016

    Posted October 27, 2016 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    Micah 6:1-16(GNT) God’s Word of JusticeIntroduction Micah 6:1-16: Today’s reading is a shift from the promise of future restoration, as described in chapters 4 and 5, back to the current situation. Israel is called upon to defend itself, and the LORD acts as prosecutor. The LORD remind...

  • October 27, 2016

    Posted October 26, 2016 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    Micah 5:1-15(GNT) God’s Word of JusticeIntroduction Micah 5:1-15: The chapter opens with an image of Jerusalem being besieged, but a new king is promised who will usher in a time of peace and safety for the people. This king will be a “new David,” because he will come from Bethle...

  • Perspective is a powerful thing

    Posted October 26, 2016 by Kenny Sallee

      Three men were hired to work on a large building project. One was asked, "What are you doing?" He responded, "I'm mixing mortar. The second man said, "I'm helping put up this great stone wall." When the third man was asked what he was doing, he replied, "I'm building a cathedral to the glo...

  • October 26, 2016

    Posted October 25, 2016 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    Micah 4:1-13(GNT) God’s Word of JusticeIntroduction Micah 4:1-13: Micah describes the LORD’s universal reign of peace and a time when the people of Israel will return from exile. Jerusalem will be rebuilt after a time of punishment.Today's Scripture: Micah 4:5b We will worship and obe...

  • Words of Encouragement

    Posted October 25, 2016 by Rev. Robert L Weldon Sr.

    1 THESSALONIANS 5:16-18 [NLT] - Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all  circumstances, for this is God's will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.              

  • October 25, 2016

    Posted October 24, 2016 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    Micah 3:1-12(GNT) God’s Word of JusticeIntroduction Micah 3:1-12: Micah denounces those leaders who ignore God’s concern for justice, and he speaks out against those prophets who deceive the people.Today's Scripture: Micah 3:8a But as for me, the LORD fills me with his spirit and powe...

  • Is it ok for Christians to observe All Hallow's Eve

    Posted October 24, 2016 by Matthew Stephen Abraham

        "And because he considered that they who had fallen asleep with Godliness had great grace laid upon them, It is a holy and wholesome thought to pray for the dead that they may be loosed of their sins. 2 Machabees 12:45-46 (D-R)   The proper name for Halloween in the western...

  • October 24, 2016

    Posted October 23, 2016 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    Micah 2:1-13(GNT) God’s Word of JusticeIntroduction Micah 2:1-13: Micah describes the punishment that will be meted out to those who abuse their power. The chapter concludes with a promise of hope for those who survive.Today's Scripture: Micah 2:13 God will open the way for them and lead th...

  • HOW TO RECEIVE YOUR HEALING USING A PRAYER CLOTH

    Posted October 23, 2016 by Pastor Bob Huggins

        This pamphlet should accompany a prayer cloth which has been prayed over in accordance with Acts 19:11-12.   There is now an anointing on your prayer cloth for healing and deliverance. As you believe you will be mightily touched by God for healing. We encourage you to remembe...

  • October 23, 2016

    Posted October 22, 2016 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    Micah 1:1-16(GNT) God’s Word of JusticeIntroduction Micah 1:1-16: Today we begin reading the book of the prophet Micah. He was from a country town in Judah, the southern kingdom, and was convinced that Judah was about to face the same kind of national catastrophe that Amos had predicted for ...

  • WALK IN VICTORY

    Posted October 22, 2016 by Kenny Sallee

      And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 Our trust is not in a God who uses his power without a plan or at His whim. Rather our trust is in a loving, purposeful God who promises that all thing ...

  • October 22, 2016

    Posted October 21, 2016 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    Amos 9:1-15(GNT) God’s Word of JusticeIntroduction Amos 9:1-15: Today’s reading is the concluding chapter to the book of Amos. Judgments are pronounced, but the chapter concludes with a description of the future restoration of Israel.Today's Scripture: Amos 9:6a The LORD builds his ho...

  • Men of the Bible - Mark

    Posted October 21, 2016 by Kenny Sallee

    Men of the Bible - Mark     His name means: "A Large Hammer" His work: An eager journalist whose specialties were serving, following up on details, and making travel arrangements. Just as soon as he had gathered all the information, Mark sat down and began to write. He was the first...

  • October 21, 2016

    Posted October 20, 2016 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    Amos 8:1-14(GNT) God’s Word of JusticeIntroduction Amos 8:1-14: The prophet Amos has another vision. This time it is a basket of ripened fruit, an indication that a time of judgment and punishment has come. Images of an earthquake, eclipse, and famine are used to describe the impending doom ...

  • Good vs. Evil - Keep Our Eyes on the Target

    Posted October 20, 2016 by Tony Villari

    Why is Christianity considered good?  Look at all the evil which Christianity has visited upon humanity.  History records little of it except for those events too large to ignore, the Crusades, the Inquisition, the Salem witch trials, slaughter of the Aztec people and culture, but the less...

  • A Ministers Covenant with God

    Posted October 20, 2016 by Br. E.G. Carriere

    A Ministers Covenant with God I have been drafting up a covenant that we as ministers should think about doing. As we are here to pass on the Lord's knowledge and wisdom, we should place our own agendas before that of God. The following a is work in progress and is up for discussion. Having, as we ...

  • October 20, 2016

    Posted October 19, 2016 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    Amos 7:1-17(GNT) God’s Word of JusticeIntroduction Amos 7:1-17: Amos describes three visions (locusts, fire, and a plumb line) that pertain to the destruction of Israel. His preaching is challenged by Amaziah, the head priest of Israel’s temple at Bethel, and Amos responds with a dire ...

  • October 19, 2016

    Posted October 18, 2016 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    Amos 6:1-14(GNT) God’s Word of JusticeIntroduction Amos 6:1-14: Today’s reading once again points to the luxurious lifestyle of the people. Instead of feasting, the prophet warns that they should be preparing for the coming destruction.Today's Scripture: Amos 6:12b [The LORD says]: &l...

  • October 18, 2016

    Posted October 17, 2016 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    Amos 5:1-27(GNT) God’s Word of JusticeIntroduction Amos 5:1-27: The prophet Amos preaches the LORD’s messages of judgment because those who are rich and powerful are taking advantage of the poor and worshiping foreign gods. Amos lists the ways the rich and powerful have ignored the LOR...

  • Facebook Blues ... Literally

    Posted October 17, 2016 by Brother Ray Browell

    So I just posted a stats update on the front page and painfully enough it was to do. So what does that have to do with my Facebook Blues title? Well .... I have been a way for a while now due to health and other reasons beyond my control really. In the mean time all I had really was my phone and pl...

  • October 17, 2016

    Posted October 16, 2016 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    Amos 4:1-13(GNT) God’s Word of JusticeIntroduction Amos 4:1-13: Today’s reading begins with a harsh indictment against the luxurious lifestyle of the people of Samaria, and the prophet cites Israel’s inability to learn from the punishments God has meted out.Today's Scripture: Amo...

  • "Go Into Your Room, Close The Door And Pray"

    Posted October 16, 2016 by Kenny Sallee

    The Daily Readings for October 16, 2016 - 22nd Sunday after Pentecost   "Go Into Your Room, Close The Door And Pray" A young man went into a drugstore to buy 3 boxes of chocolate: small, medium, and large. When the pharmacist asked him about the three boxes, he said, ... "Well, I'm going...

  • October 16, 2016

    Posted October 15, 2016 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    Amos 3:1-15(GNT) God’s Word of JusticeIntroduction Amos 3:1-15: The people of Israel were chosen to have a special relationship with the LORD, and they were chosen for a purpose – to be living examples of the LORD’s justice and goodness. But many in Israel refused to live accordi...