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Love Only Survives When We Make a Clear Choice of Commitment! - - Alessandro Monte
When we carefully try to learn, to let God's wisdom overtake our minds, and flow freely in our veins filling our heart with His pure knowledge, and rarely understood ways, we soon start to understand that everything in life come in His time, His ways, and never ours, because His plan for us is... Submitted 13 hours 14 minutes ago. NEW!

God; In Your Vision For Me, I'll Be Not Afraid and In My Steps It Will Be No Fear! - - Alessandro Monte
Hope rises from the heart of a faithful server by choice never by chance, the treasure of the visions placed there before we were even a matter by God Himself gives us a purpose that are substantially greater than us, dreams that by many would be called impossible, but with God's guidance and... Submitted 5 days 19 hours ago.

When We Done It All But To Stand; Stand... - - Alessandro Monte
It's dog-eat-dog world out there! No one fights fair and people stand ready to let us have their worst while smiling as we fall, sad statement but so very true. But we don't live or fight our battles that way, the tools of our trade aren't for marketing or manipulation as theirs surely are, but... Submitted 10 days 12 hours ago.

We All Suffer But We Are Never Alone Regardless of How It Feels... - - Alessandro Monte
God comes alongside us when we go through hard times, and before you know it, he brings us alongside someone else who is going through hard times so that we can be there for that person just as He was there for us. Instead of trusting in our own strength or wits to face our next mountain, before... Submitted 16 days 19 hours ago.

Biblical Parallels Between Early A.A. and 1st Century Christianity - Richard Burns, J.D.
One person recently challenged our statements about early A.A. and First Century Christianity. His comment suggested we should "check our sources." And he cited some out of print book which, he said, proved that "First Century Christianity" did not begin until the first century was ended. But the... Submitted 10 days 16 hours ago.

I'm an alcoholic. Can God help me? - Richard Burns, J.D.
Alcoholics Anonymous History Let’s Keep it Simple, and see what God has to say—Looking in the King James Version of the Bible where early AAs looked for answers Believe that God is and rewards those who seek Him: (Hebrews 11:6—“But without faith, it is impossible to... Submitted 12 days 12 hours ago.

Just How Far Does God Extend His Grace? - Joel Hendon
I know of no group of those who attempt to follow the teachings of Christ in the New Testament, who denies that salvation can be obtained without the grace of God. If any deny that, they surely show their ignorance of the scriptures. Grace is the English translation from the Greek word... Submitted 50 days 22 hours ago.

Loving Through Life Like God Against All Odds! - - Alessandro Monte
Sad and a little discouraged sometimes, surrounded by a life that refuses to stop with the disappointments, trials, and discomfort, hard to look forward when we can't see a future in it, hard to take the next step when the earth keeps moving from under our feet, hard to believe in a better... Submitted 100 days ago.

Question: Did Jesus Die For The Sins Of All Mankind Or Only A Few? - Joel Hendon
Sometimes the Lord’s purpose and His plan for mankind is misunderstood and often divisions are caused over very simple subjects and even sometimes on the usage of words. In a previous article we discussed the “U” in the John Calvin’s T.U.L.I.P. doctrines, that of... Submitted 105 days 23 hours ago.

Make No Mistake, Predestination And Foreknowledge Are Not The Same Thing - Joel Hendon
A good number of Christians believe that everyone is predestined to Heaven or to Hell and there is nothing they can do about it. There is absolutely no biblical scripture which teaches that, and there is every reason not to accept it. First of all it is a foolish and unfair thing for some people... Submitted 106 days 1 hour ago.

The Many Sides of Baptism - - John Waddey
To many people baptism is seen only as an initiation into the church. Others only know baptism "for the remission of sins." The truth is, baptism is much wider in its scope and blessings. It is much like the many facets of a finely cut diamond. Notice just some of the meanings of baptism. 1.... Submitted 107 days 18 hours ago.

Longing for God? You Can Choose to Meet With Him Today! - - Marijo Phelps
The line will not be busy, you don’t have to schedule an appointment weeks ahead of time. The Lord Jesus Christ is as close to you as a prayer. Our pastor once asked if you had picnics with God and then told us how you can actually sit and have a 5 course banquet... Submitted 157 days 3 hours ago.

After Rereading Words - - Marijo Phelps
I have kept journals over the years and written things to the Lord in them and also written those things He laid on my heart. A while back I reread many of those journals and the following are little short shots I wrote after taking note of my notes. Reminders: Pencil praise Touch others... Submitted 157 days 16 hours ago.

My Mama Used to Speak of “Borrowing Trouble” - - Marijo Phelps
When I was a child I used to think, actually I used to stay awake at night “thinking” from the time I was a toddler. I am sure this dismayed my parents. “My tummy hurts, can you bring me a drink of water?” “What are you doing still awake?” We found out... Submitted 173 days 14 hours ago.

Be Encouraged For His Amazing Grace & Faithfulness - Chiradeep
So many times we struggle when the hard times hit us suddenly and stay for a long time. We feel depressed, sad, worn out. We question God, why. We feel worried for sustenance. We get scared for our future. But when we come to God and read His words, He reassures us. Trust me the words that I... Submitted 186 days 22 hours ago.

An Unexpected Glimpse Of Heaven Just Before The Transition: Hope Reaffirmed - Fran Larson
When I was a child, I used to travel by train from Palm Harbor, Florida to Jacksonville, Florida every summer. I would travel alone. My Dad worked for The Atlantic Coast Line and he felt that it was safe. I am sure that he had alerted all of the conductors and other personnel that he knew to... Submitted 247 days 2 hours ago.

“I Stand at the Door and Knock;” Every Salesman’s Nightmare - Carol Allen Anfinsen
When I was 10 years old, my friend and I were trying to shake a young pest named Ruthie. She was half our size and followed us everywhere, dragging a teddy bear behind her. In our attempts to shake her, we ran headlong into a field of scratchy hay stubble. Ruthie followed us, anyway. Out of... Submitted 1 year 2 days ago.

The Beatitudes & Google, Hope & Truth Shine Light On Problems Of Obesity, Bankruptcy, Depression - Jennifer Stewart
I woke up this morning with two seemingly disparate ideas rumbling around in my head. Somehow I knew they were connected, but it took me a while to figure it out. Coffee helped. The ideas were, the state of the world today, how fast and technical and sometimes seemingly unhuman it is, and the... Submitted 1 year 11 days ago.

Christmas - Hope in a Savior - Mark Parsec
All of us have had people make promises to us in this life. When the promise is for something good we eagerly look forward to it being fulfilled. That is what hope is all about… the enthusiastic expectation and anticipation of obtaining the thing for which we hope. But, sometimes people... Submitted 1 year 75 days ago.

Holding onto the Hand of the Lord - - Marijo Phelps
Mick and I hike much. We don’t hike on paths or trails but up mountains, over foothills and across rocky landscapes. I am not sure how we did it and remained standing up before we began using hiking sticks. Now we have a tripod base and stumble or fall much less often. We have averted some... Submitted 1 year 134 days ago.

A Precious Stone - Kathleen Williams
A Precious Stone God was looking down upon the earth one day and as His eyes were going to and froe something caught His attention. A big ugly piece of coal lay on the ground and it seemed to be calling His name. He was drawn down to it and He began to examine it. He took it in His hands and... Submitted 1 year 143 days ago.

If You Wrote A Song For Jesus - Kathleen Williams
Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 As I was looking through an old hymnal today I began to read all of the wonderful words to songs that I have known and sang for many years. Some were of victory, some were of mountains and valleys, some were about the shed blood of Christ... Submitted 1 year 176 days ago.

Holy or NOT - Kathleen Williams
1. Luke 1:70 As he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, which have been since the world began: 2. 1 Corinthians 3:17 If any man defile the temple of God , him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy , which temple ye are. 3. Ephesians 1:4 According as he hath chosen us in him... Submitted 1 year 197 days ago.

One more Second Chance - Kathleen Williams
Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 My oldest son, John, wrote a song a few years ago called "One More Second Chance" and those words have been on my mind for weeks now. Maybe it is because I listen to that song ten or twenty times a day but whatever the reason is, those... Submitted 1 year 236 days ago.

How God Gives A Sign Every Spring That Promises Eternal Life For Believers - Fran Larson
I stared in wonder this morning as I realized the Chinaberry Tree in the back yard had popped out all kind of green leaves just on cue. Like an orchestra being led by a conductor, the Chinaberry Tree knows it is spring and it is time to “pop out.” I noted this morning the Cardinals... Submitted 1 year 297 days ago.