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  • Haunting Memories

    Posted July 14, 2017 by Tony Villari

    We can reconnect with friends of our youth only to realize we also haunt the alternate universe of those realities that might have been, had we spoken up, made different choices, and said I love you or I care.  We can see in some of their lives the results of poor health, the lines, wrinkles, a...

  • Daily Scripture & Reflection

    Posted July 13, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Daily Scripture & ReflectionJuly 13, 2017 Generous persons will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed. Proverbs 11:25 (The Daily Life Bible) A Time to ThinkI used to ask God to help me. Then I asked if I might help Him. I ended up by asking God to do His work through me. &...

  • Sapphries

    Posted July 13, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Why You've Probably Had A Jewish Doctor Thursday, July 13, 2017 Did you ever wonder why so many doctors are Jewish? The Jewish people were called to bring redemption to the world. That means healing. There’s a concept in Judaism called tikun olam, meaning bringing healing or redemption to th...

  • Daily Scripture & Reflection

    Posted July 12, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Daily Scripture & ReflectionJuly 12, 2017 Again I assure you that if two of you agree on earth about anything you ask, then my Father who is in heaven will do it for you. Matthew 18:19 (The Daily Life Bible) A Time to ThinkMake no mistake about it, responsibilities toward other human beings are th...

  • Sapphries

    Posted July 12, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    His Secret Agents Wednesday, July 12, 2017 We think of the word Christian as a religious term. The word comes from Christianos, which was given to believers in Antioch. It wasn't a religious term, but used to refer to Messiah's people, party, or partisans in the same way that they would speak of C...

  • Sapphries

    Posted July 11, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The Huppah Children Tuesday, July 11, 2017 In the Gospels, we're called friends of the bridegroom. That Greek term means children of the bridal chamber, which is a translation of the Hebrew idiom Bnei HaChuppah, meaning children of the huppah. Huppah is the wedding canopy over the bride and groom....

  • Daily Scripture & Reflection

    Posted July 11, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Daily Scripture & ReflectionJuly 11, 2017 Because, my Lord, you are good and forgiving, full of faithful love for all those who cry out to you. Psalm 86:5 (The Daily Life Bible) A Time to ThinkGod expects to hear from you, before you can expect to hear from Him. –William Gurnall, author and ...

  • Sapphries

    Posted July 10, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The End-Time Olive Harvest Monday, July 10, 2017 When the autumn harvest of Israel draws to a close and reaches its final month of Elul, the harvest of the olive begins. The olive tree is a symbol of Israel. Romans 11 speaks of Israel as an olive tree, of the day when it’s going to blossom t...

  • Daily Scripture & Reflection

    Posted July 10, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Daily Scripture & ReflectionJuly 10, 2017 The Spirit alone gives eternal life. Human effort accomplishes nothing. And the very words I have spoken to you are spirit and life. John 6:63 A Time to ThinkTime is too slow for those who wait, too swift for those who fear, too long for those who grieve, ...

  • Daily Scripture & Reflection

    Posted July 9, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Daily Scripture & ReflectionJuly 9, 2017 Peace I leave with you. My peace I give you. I give to you not as the world gives. Don’t be troubled or afraid. John 14:27 (The Daily Life Bible) A Time to ThinkSometimes the Lord rides out the storm with us and other times He calms the restless sea a...

  • Daily Scripture & Reflection

    Posted July 8, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Daily Scripture & ReflectionJuly 8, 2017 Whenever I’m afraid, I put my trust in you... Psalm 56:3 A Time to ThinkOften God has to shut a door in our face so that He can subsequently open the door through which He wants us to go. –Catherine Wood Marshall A Time to ActLearn to find comf...

  • Daily Scripture & Reflection

    Posted July 7, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Daily Scripture & ReflectionJuly 7, 2017 Therefore, don’t be afraid of those people because nothing is hidden that won’t be revealed, and nothing secret that won’t be brought out into the open. Matthew 10:26 (The Daily Life Bible) A Time to ThinkDarkness cannot put out the Light....

  • Sapphries

    Posted July 7, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Moses’ Biggest Obstacle Friday, July 7, 2017 When God called Moses, the biggest obstacle in the calling of Moses was Moses. He said, ‘Oh, but I can’t, I’m too slow of speech’. God’s saying, ‘Forget about you, it’s not about you. It’s about Me&r...

  • Daily Scripture & Reflection

    Posted July 5, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Daily Scripture & ReflectionJuly 5, 2017 Come to me, all you who are struggling hard and carrying heavy loads, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28 (The Daily Life Bible) A Time to ThinkWorship is a way of gladly reflecting back to God the radiance of His worth. –John Piper, preacher and ...

  • Sapphries

    Posted July 5, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The Shalom Bride Wednesday, July 5, 2017 In the Hebrew marriage, when the woman accepts the offer of marriage from the groom, she becomes the bride. She’s not of her old house anymore. Her purpose is to prepare herself, say goodbye to her old life and home, and get ready for a better place. ...

  • Daily Scripture & Reflection

    Posted July 3, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Daily Scripture & ReflectionJuly 3, 2017 Those with sound thoughts you will keep in peace, in peace because they trust in you. Isaiah 26:3 (The Daily Life Bible) A Time to ThinkPrayer is not asking for what you think you want, but asking to be changed in ways you can't imagine. –Kathleen Nor...

  • Sapphries

    Posted July 3, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    What God, What Blessing And Which America? Monday, July 3, 2017 As we celebrate the Fourth of July, a few questions. Many in their celebration say “God bless America”, but which GOD, which America, and what Blessing? Is it the God of the Bible or the god of Islam? Is it the America fou...

  • Daily Scripture & Reflection

    Posted July 2, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Daily Scripture & ReflectionJuly 2, 2017 Or don’t you know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you? Don’t you know that you have the Holy Spirit from God, and you don’t belong to yourselves? 1 Corinthians 6:19 (The Daily Life Bible) A Time to ThinkA man who is...

  • Daily Scripture & Reflection

    Posted June 29, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Daily Scripture & ReflectionJune 29, 2017 Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1 A Time to ThinkThere is nothing anybody else can do that can stop God from using us. We can turn everything into a testimony. –Corrie ten Boom A Time to ActU...

  • Sapphries

    Posted June 29, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The Paralytic's Greater Miracle Thursday, June 29, 2017 Messiah tells a crippled man his sins are forgiven and the religious leaders are outraged because only God can pardon sins. So Messiah says, "So that you know the Son of Man has the power to forgive sins... Arise and walk', and the man walks....

  • Daily Scripture & Reflection

    Posted June 28, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Daily Scripture & ReflectionJune 28, 2017 The right word at the right time—beautiful! Proverbs 15:23 (MSG) A Time to ThinkWe’re prone to want God to change our circumstances, but He wants to change our character. We think that peace comes from the outside in, but it comes from the insi...

  • Sapphries

    Posted June 28, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The Passenger Beside You Wednesday, June 28, 2017 Believers travel on planes next to unbelievers for hours and don't say anything, then ask God for opportunities to serve Him. What a perfect opportunity- you have a captive audience. We're praying for the Lord to use us, to fulfill our callings, ou...

  • Daily Scripture & Reflection

    Posted June 27, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Daily Scripture & ReflectionJune 27, 2017 Look at the birds of the air: they neither reap nor gather into bards, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? Matthew 6:26 A Time to ThinkGod says we don’t need to be anxious about anything; we just need to pray...

  • Sapphries

    Posted June 27, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The Secret Of The Kiddushin Tuesday, June 27, 2017 There are many different ideas as to what holiness is: not going to the movies, going to church, not dancing, not being part of the world, etc. But the Hebrew word for holy is kadosh. From that same word comes the word kiddushin, the Hebrew betrot...

  • Daily Scripture & Reflection

    Posted June 24, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Daily Scripture & ReflectionJune 24, 2017 Enter into His gates with thanksgiving and into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him. Psalm 100:4 A Time to ThinkLove others the way that God has loved you, with tenderness. –Mother Teresa A Time to ActOpen your heart to the kindness of others...

  • Daily Scripture & Reflection

    Posted June 23, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Daily Scripture & ReflectionJune 23, 2017 I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. John 16:33 A Time to ThinkGrace means that God already loves us as much as an infinite God can possibly love. &n...

  • Sapphries

    Posted June 23, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The Demoniac Roadblock Friday, June 23, 2017 The demoniac in the tombs of Gadara hindered anyone from passing by. That area was on a cliff where he could look down and come running out, terrorizing anyone trying to pass. The people just accepted that the road was blocked. Ultimately, it was the en...

  • Daily Scripture & Reflection

    Posted June 22, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Daily Scripture & ReflectionJune 22, 2017 So be truly glad! There is wonderful joy ahead, even though the going is rough for a while down there. 1 Peter 1:6 A Time to ThinkJoy is really a road sign pointing us to God. Once we have found God...we no longer need to trouble ourselves so much about th...

  • Sapphries

    Posted June 22, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Moses On The Couch Thursday, June 22, 2017 As end-time believers, we have to be careful because there are more distractions now than ever in human history- television, the internet, social media. It isn't all bad, but much of it is, and that's a good argument for staying away from it. We weren't p...

  • Creationism or Evolution?

    Posted June 22, 2017 by Tony Villari

    Noah and the flood do nothing to prove the theories of creationism or evolution.  To my way of thinking, why should either theory be wrong?  Even if we concede that God created the heavens and the earth in six days, resting on the seventh, science has shown God created the earth 4 billion ...

  • Daily Scripture & Reflection

    Posted June 21, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Daily Scripture & ReflectionJune 21, 2017 But even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Matthew 10:30 A Time to ThinkYou are a creation of God unequaled anywhere in the universe.... Thank Him for yourself and then for all the rest of His glorious handiwork. –Norman Vincent Peale, best-se...

  • Sapphries

    Posted June 21, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Your Pilgrimage Life Wednesday, June 21, 2017 I visited my cousin who lives in Israel and he took me on a tour of the Holy Land. Then he came to New Jersey to see me. I figured I owed him a tour in return, so I took him on a tour of New Jersey. He saw factories, traffic jams, overcrowding...I aske...

  • Daily Scripture & Reflection

    Posted June 20, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Daily Scripture & ReflectionJune 20, 2017 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Galatians 5:22-23 A Time to ThinkGod’s friendship is the unexpected joy we find when we reach His outstretched hand. –Jane...

  • Sapphries

    Posted June 20, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Living Kosher Tuesday, June 20, 2017 In the vision Peter had on the rooftop, God said, "What I have cleansed do not call unclean" or "what I have made kosher do not call unkosher anymore". He's speaking of the gentiles from beyond Israel, from all the nations. God didn't just cleanse them, He clea...

  • Daily Scripture & Reflection

    Posted June 19, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Daily Scripture & ReflectionJune 19, 2017 All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be. Psalm 139:16 NIV A Time to ThinkWe do not understand the intricate pattern of the stars in their courses, but we know that He who created them does, and that just as sure...

  • Sapphries

    Posted June 19, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Getting Into The Love Story Monday, June 19, 2017 Have you ever noticed how many stories or movies are based on the same theme: boy meets girl, boy gets girl, boy loses girl, boy gets girl back, boy kisses girl? There are some variations, but it's basically the same theme. God's story is a love st...

  • Daily Scripture & Reflection

    Posted June 18, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Daily Scripture & ReflectionJune 18, 2017 But the Lord said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart. 1 Samuel 16:7 (KJV) ...

  • Revisiting: ‘How Are You Today?’

    Posted June 17, 2017 by Tony Villari

    So, I'm in the supermarket buying a few groceries prior to stopping by customer service to get a couple of lottery tickets.  In front of me, at checkout, is a girl of about 20 years of age, lying almost prone, in a motorized wheel chair.  Her upper body was raised just enough so she could ...

  • Daily Scripture & Reflection

    Posted June 17, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Daily Scripture & ReflectionJune 17, 2017 My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest. Exodus 33:14 NIV A Time to ThinkLook deep within yourself and recognize what brings life and grace into your heart.... You are loved by God. –Christopher de Vinck, author A Time to ActRelax and...

  • Preaching The Bad News

    Posted June 15, 2017 by Danner Yeager

    It sometimes seems that people don't want to hear the good news. We preach the gospel, and they turn away. Often they're offended. Sometimes they're simply disgusted, or dismissive. Why should this be? When someone learns the good news of salvation, shouldn't they be overjoyed? Yet on average, it se...

  • The Keepers

    Posted June 13, 2017 by Joanne Martin

    https://www.netflix.com/title/80122179?preventIntent=true Just curious if anyone has seen this and I would be interested to hear from all spirituality what you walked away with. Haveing my own person experience and abuse at the hands of the Catholic Church and as a child rape survivor this 2nd t...

  • True Faith vs Learned Compliance

    Posted June 13, 2017 by Joanne Martin

    True Faith vs. Learned Compliance   Faith - strong belief in God or in the doctrines of a religion, based on spiritual apprehension rather than proof Following - inclined to agree with others or obey rules, especially to an excessive degree   “It’s called blind faith and i...

  • Look Around....Everyone is a Mess,,,Go Fix Yourself

    Posted June 11, 2017 by Joanne Martin

    Being raised in a Catholic home, I can remember as a young girl hating the phrase: The Fear of God”.  Starting at a very early age I found myself the victim in numerous situations which for some reason seemed to keep making me the eternal victim and forever target.  However, I can ...

  • Daily Scripture & Reflection

    Posted June 11, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Daily Scripture & ReflectionJune 11, 2017 I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. Psalm 16:8 A Time to ThinkGod's mercies are new every morning. Receive them. —Max Lucado, best-selling author and preacher A Time to ActTake comfort knowing ...

  • Daily Scripture & Reflection

    Posted June 10, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Daily Scripture & ReflectionJune 10, 2017 Let’s come before him with thanks! Let’s shout songs of joy to him! Psalm 95:2 (The Daily Life Bible) A Time to ThinkAll the world is an utterance of the Almighty. Its countless beauties, its exquisite adaptations, all speak to you of Him. &nda...

  • Life Purpose- Your Soul Story

    Posted June 7, 2017 by Mystic Angel

    I talked a little bit about finding our life purpose. Though we discussed the bigger reason for our life here on this physical realm, which is to evolve the soul, what does that really mean? Ok, so we learn to love deeper, we use our gifts to contribute to the "collective", and blah, blah, blah, but...

  • Daily Scripture & Reflection

    Posted June 7, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Daily Scripture & ReflectionJune 7, 2017 For the Lord taketh pleasure in His people: He will beautify the meek with salvation. Psalm 149:4 KJV A Time to ThinkGod delights to meet the faith of one who looks up to Him and says,“Lord, You know that I cannot do this—but I believe that You ...

  • Sapphries

    Posted June 7, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The Broken Vessel Of God Wednesday, June 7, 2017 After 2000 years, on June 7, 1967, the Jewish people regained their holy city of Jerusalem. Compared to other cities, Jerusalem is hardly the most beautiful, sitting on the barren rocks of Judea. Yet, the Bible is filled with promises to rebuild it,...

  • Your own personal relationship with Jesus

    Posted June 6, 2017 by Dino Puglia

    https://www.meetup.com/Your-Own-Personal-Relationship-With-Jesus/   click here to learn more!

  • How to Discover Your Life Purpose

    Posted June 6, 2017 by Mystic Angel

    I used to believe that we were for a specific reason. A reason that was designated to us by some higher power that we are meant to fulfill before we leave this earth. In my 43 years on this planet, I figured out the purpose of the bigger purpose of our exsistance as whole, or at least what I believe...

  • Daily Scripture & Reflection

    Posted June 4, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Daily Scripture & ReflectionJune 4, 2017 Seek the Lord when he can still be found; call him while he is yet near. Isaiah 55:6 A Time to ThinkGod takes life's pieces and gives us unbroken peace. –W. D. Gough, poet A Time to ActPray for God to help you keep your focus on Him and off your prob...

  • Daily Scripture & Reflection

    Posted June 3, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Daily Scripture & ReflectionJune 3, 2017 I cried to him with my mouth, and high praise was on my tongue. Psalm 66:17 A Time to ThinkPrayer is the rope that pulls God and man together. But, it doesn't pull God down to us. It pulls us up to Him. –Billy Graham, evangelist and author A Time to ...

  • Daily Scripture & Reflection

    Posted June 2, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Daily Scripture & ReflectionJune 2, 2017 It was at this time that He went off to the mountain to pray, and He spent the whole night in prayer to God. Luke 6:12 A Time to ThinkThe highest form of thinking is prayer. –Norman Vincent Peale, best-selling author and minister A Time to ActBelieve...

  • Sapphries

    Posted June 2, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The Torchbearer Friday, June 2, 2017 Olympic runners are charged to carry the flame from the place the last Olympics occurred to the place of the next Olympics. What a task. You and I are the real torchbearers. We carry the torch of the gospel, the Word of God, the Spirit of God, and the great com...

  • No Other Gods

    Posted June 1, 2017 by Tony Villari

      Those in the congregation, who follow The Path, know my opinion of scripture and how much I love to quote those passages which cause clergy to bristle.  These would be any passage or contradiction which threatens the mind control organized religion maintains over their flock.  ...

  • Daily Scripture & Reflection

    Posted May 31, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Daily Scripture & ReflectionMay 31, 2017 Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." John 14:6 A Time to ThinkLet God's promises shine on your problems. –Corrie ten Boom, author A Time to ActRecognize that your faith will lead you...

  • Sapphries

    Posted May 31, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The Proof of Pentecost Wednesday, May 31, 2017 Pentecost is the Greek name of the Hebrew Feast of Weeks – Shavuot. Shavuot was the holy day that launched the reaping of the summer harvest. It was also the feast during which the Holy Spirit fell, the disciples spoke in tongues, and three thou...

  • Daily Scripture & Reflection

    Posted May 29, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Daily Scripture & ReflectionMay 29, 2017 Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 A Time to ThinkCourage is contagious. When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are often stiffened. –Reverend Billy Graham, author and evangelist A ...

  • Sapphries

    Posted May 29, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The Middle-Aged God Monday, May 29, 2017 In Greek Mythology, Zeus was married to the goddess Hera, and their marriage needed a lot of help. He continually cheated on her, even taking on animal forms to do it. According to the mythology, he became a swan, a bull, and a cuckoo bird. He had issues. T...

  • Daily Scripture & Reflection

    Posted May 28, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Daily Scripture & ReflectionMay 28, 2017 Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord and has made the Lord his hope and confidence. Jeremiah 17:7 A Time to ThinkI would rather walk with God in the dark than go alone in the light. –Mary Gardiner Brainard, poet A Time to ActPray for God to help...

  • Seek The Lord and be re-newed

    Posted May 27, 2017 by Sosev Menw

    Isaiah 55English Standard Version (ESV) The Compassion of the Lord 55 “Come, everyone who thirsts,    come to the waters;and he who has no money,    come, buy and eat!Come, buy wine and milk    without money and withou...

  • Daily Scripture & Reflection

    Posted May 27, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Daily Scripture & ReflectionMay 27, 2017 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith–and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God. Ephesians 2:8 A Time to ThinkTo be grateful is to recognize the love of God in everything He has given us–and He has given us everythin...

  • Daily Scripture & Reflection

    Posted May 26, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Daily Scripture & ReflectionMay 26, 2017 "But all who listen to me will live in peace, untroubled by fear of harm.” Proverbs 1:33 A Time to ThinkGod is the best listener. You don’t need to shout nor cry out loud because he hears even the very silent prayer of a sincere heart. –An...

  • Sapphries

    Posted May 26, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Grasshoppers   Friday, May 26, 2017   One of the greatest lessons of faith is that of Joshua, Caleb, and the 10 spies. They went to the promised land to spy it out. Ten of the spies came back saying, "There were giants in the land… and we were like grasshoppers." What do we kn...

  • America The Great

    Posted May 24, 2017 by NCO, Father Carl

    I have found that some members of the ULCM are against what America does over seas, and some members are against the posting of any posts that include piuctures of Guns or American military. Now I served my Country with Pride and I am proud of those others who served or are serving now, But I am al...

  • Another couple of words

    Posted May 24, 2017 by Pavel Osipov

    "Evil doesn't speak against God, it speaks against the world". I'm not a good speaker, but such words make me wonder. Does 'the world' have it's(his, her? let it be 'it's' for a while :)) own will? If it does -> it's kinda alive, isn't it? So, if 'alive world' has it's own free(?) will, and it...

  • Daily Scripture & Reflection

    Posted May 24, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Daily Scripture & ReflectionMay 24, 2017 I love those who love me, and those who seek me diligently find me. Proverbs 8:17 A Time to ThinkPrayer enlarges the heart until it is capable of containing God's gift of Himself. –Mother Teresa A Time to ActBe an instrument of God's love in this wor...

  • Sapphries

    Posted May 24, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The Evil Witness Of God Wednesday, May 24, 2017 Atheists and skeptics argue, "If there's a God, how could there be all this evil in the world? If there's evil in the world, there can't be a loving God." The truth is exactly the opposite. Evil doesn't speak against God, it speaks against the world....

  • Poverty – A Lack of Faith?

    Posted May 24, 2017 by Tony Villari

    When San Antonio Mayor, Ivy Taylor, was asked what she saw as the deepest, systemic causes of generational poverty in her city, she answered, "To me, it’s broken people. People not being in relationships with their creator and therefore not being in good relationship with their families and th...

  • Graduation

    Posted May 22, 2017 by Rev. Dr.and Dr. Metaphysics M.A. and M.Ed. James Halleman

    Finally finished with my Masters (2) in Poli. Sci. and Education in Poli. Sci.  Now questioning whether to go for a Ph.D. 

  • Daily Scripture & Reflection

    Posted May 21, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Daily Scripture & ReflectionMay 21, 2017 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith–and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God. Ephesians 2:8 A Time to ThinkSometimes God redeems your story by surrounding you with people who need to hear your past so it doesn't become ...

  • Daily Scripture & Reflection

    Posted May 20, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Daily Scripture & ReflectionMay 20, 2017 I remember you in my prayers night and day. 2 Timothy 1:3 A Time to ThinkPrayer is the pulse of life. –Andrew Murray, writer and pastor A Time to ActAsk God to stay with you in difficult situations and affirm that He is helping you now. A Time to Pr...

  • Daily Scripture & Reflection

    Posted May 19, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Daily Scripture & ReflectionMay 19, 2017 The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18 A Time to ThinkKeep praying, but be thankful that God's answers are wiser than your prayers. –William Culbertson, pastor A Time to ActBe assured that God is...

  • Sapphries

    Posted May 19, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The Missionaries Who Forgot Who They Were Friday, May 19, 2017 Imagine missionaries going to New Guinea . They’re there to love the cannibals. Things are tough and the native peoples are against them, but they keep rejoicing. One day, two tribesmen hit them with rocks and the missionaries fo...

  • Time Is on My Side

    Posted May 18, 2017 by Tony Villari

    Personally, I have come to the conclusion that time only exist as a construct of the mind. It is created to give some context to our plane of existence, our reality. We find a need to put events, emotions, and the other "stuff" of life into the context of past, present, or future. We can mitigate, e...

  • Daily Scripture & Reflection

    Posted May 17, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Daily Scripture & ReflectionMay 17, 2017 Your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask Him. Matthew 6:8 A Time to ThinkFaith will lead you where you cannot walk. Reason has never been a mountain climber. –E. W. Kenyon, pastor A Time to ActFace every situation with faith in yo...

  • Sapphries

    Posted May 17, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The Fuel Of Love Wednesday, May 17, 2017 Messiah told the Pharisees, “He who is forgiven much, loves much. He who has been forgiven little, loves little”. We’re all separated, infinitely distant from God and we infinitely need His infinite forgiveness. It’s not a matter of ...

  • Bible Verses on Disappointment

    Posted May 16, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    John 11"Now Martha, as soon as she heard that Jesus was coming, went and met Him, but Mary was sitting in the house. Now Martha said to Jesus, 'Lord, if You had been here, my brother would not have died. But even now I know that whatever You ask of God, God will give You.' Jesus said to her, 'Your b...

  • Verse of today 5/16/17

    Posted May 16, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    Colossians 4:1 Masters, treat your slaves with justice and fairness, because you know that you also have a master in heaven. Psalm 123:2 says, “As the eyes of slaves look to the hand of their master, as the eyes of a female slave look to the hand of her mistress, so our eyes look to the Lord...

  • Bible Study book of John

    Posted May 16, 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?

  • Verse of today 5/15/17

    Posted May 15, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    Luke 10:29-35 But the expert, wanting to justify himself, said to Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?” Jesus replied, “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell into the hands of robbers, who stripped him, beat him up, and went off, leaving him half dead. Now by chance ...

  • Bible Verses on Disappointment

    Posted May 15, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    Mark 15:34Then at three o’clock Jesus called out with a loud voice, 'Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?' which means 'My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?'" (NLT)

  • Bible Study book of John

    Posted May 15, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    Chapter Seven -- In this chapter Jesus goes to Jerusalem to the Jewish Feast of Tabernacles. Why does Jesus cause such a stir in Jerusalem at the feast? Learn the answer to this question and some interesting information about the brothers of Jesus by studying Chapter Seven. Day One 1. Why were th...

  • Daily Scripture & Reflection

    Posted May 14, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Daily Scripture & ReflectionMay 14, 2017 Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know. Jeremiah 33:3 A Time to ThinkSometimes the Lord rides out the storm with us and other times He calms the restless sea around us. Most of all, He calms the storm ins...

  • Bible Verses on Disappointment

    Posted May 14, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    Esther 4:12-16"So Hathach gave Esther’s message to Mordecai. Mordecai sent this reply to Esther: 'Don’t think for a moment that because you’re in the palace you will escape when all other Jews are killed. If you keep quiet at a time like this, deliverance and relief for the Jews wi...

  • Verse of today 5/14/17

    Posted May 14, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    2 Corinthians 7:8-9 For even if I made you sad by my letter, I do not regret having written it (even though I did regret it, for I see that my letter made you sad, though only for a short time). Now I rejoice, not because you were made sad, but because you were made sad to the point of repentance. ...

  • Bible Study book of John

    Posted May 14, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    Day Six 1. List the mistakes or shortcomings of the Jews (as pointed out by Jesus) in the following verses: Verse 38 Verse 40 Verse 43 Verse 47 2. From your reading of this chapter of the Gospel of John, whose testimony was weightier than John the Baptist? 3. How do we accept praise or testimony...

  • Quote

    Posted May 13, 2017 by Scott Bruno

    Every once in a while I come across creating a quote, so from now on I will begin to place such quotes in here. Here we go! "Heaven is not a place we must find, but rather a choice we must make."     -2017

  • Bible Verses on Disappointment

    Posted May 13, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    Esther 4:12-16"So Hathach gave Esther’s message to Mordecai. Mordecai sent this reply to Esther: 'Don’t think for a moment that because you’re in the palace you will escape when all other Jews are killed. If you keep quiet at a time like this, deliverance and relief for the Jews wi...

  • Verse of today 5/13/17

    Posted May 13, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    Jeremiah 2:27-28 They say to a wooden idol, ‘You are my father.’ They say to a stone image, ‘You gave birth to me.’ Yes, they have turned away from me instead of turning to me. Yet when they are in trouble, they say, ‘Come and save us!’ But where are the gods you...

  • Bible Study book of John

    Posted May 13, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    Day Five 1. From the verses below, state the ways that testimony is given for Jesus Christ: Verse 33 Verse 36 Verse 37 Verse 39 2. Whose testimony does Jesus not accept? 3. Why do you think Jesus would not accept human testimony?  

  • Daily Scripture & Reflection

    Posted May 13, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Daily Scripture & ReflectionMay 13, 2017 O Lord my God, I cried out to You, And You healed me. Psalm 30:2 A Time to ThinkFaith is the most powerful of all forces operating in humanity and when you have it in depth nothing can get you down. –Norman Vincent Peale, best-selling author and minis...

  • Daily Scripture & Reflection

    Posted May 12, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Daily Scripture & ReflectionMay 12, 2017 Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord. Hebrews 12:14 A Time to ThinkChoosing to be positive and having a grateful attitude is going to determine how you're going to live your life. –...

  • Sapphries

    Posted May 12, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The Tent Of The Moed Friday, May 12, 2017 The Tabernacle was the place of God's dwelling, where He met with His people and where Moses encountered God face to face. In Hebrew, it was called the Ohel - Tent of Moed, meaning The Meeting or The Fixed Time. If you want to meet with God, you have to ha...

  • Bible Verses on Disappointment

    Posted May 12, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    Exodus 6:9-12"Moses reported this to the Israelites, but they did not listen to him because of their discouragement and harsh labor. Then the LORD said to Moses, 'Go, tell Pharaoh king of Egypt to let the Israelites go out of his country.' But Moses said to the LORD, 'If the Israelites will not list...

  • Verse of today 5/12/17

    Posted May 12, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    2 Timothy 2:14-16 Remind people of these things and solemnly charge them before the Lord not to wrangle over words. This is of no benefit; it just brings ruin on those who listen. Make every effort to present yourself before God as a proven worker who does not need to be ashamed, teaching the messa...

  • Bible Study book of John

    Posted May 12, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    Day 4 1. List 2 things from verses 17-27 that God the Father has given the Son or authorized the Son to do. 2. Read Matthew 12:1-14. Why do you think Jesus healed on the Sabbath? 3. For what 2 reasons did God the Father give Jesus the authority to judge?

  • The Ineffable Mystery

    Posted May 12, 2017 by Tony Villari

    Is the mind a terrible thing to waste, or is the mind simply... a terrible thing?  The more we discover about our universe, the more we discover about our own ignorance and our own negativity toward that same desire to discover.  We are finding out, through archeology, just how many times ...

  • Jesus

    Posted May 11, 2017 by Jan Berry

    Jesus said unto them , I am The way and The Truth and The Life and no one commeth unto The Father except thru- Me !

  • Verse of today 5/11/17

    Posted May 11, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    1 Timothy 2:5-7 For there is one God and one intermediary between God and humanity, Christ Jesus, himself human, who gave himself as a ransom for all, revealing God’s purpose at his appointed time. For this I was appointed a preacher and apostle—I am telling the truth; I am not lying&md...