Posted by Pastor Bob Huggins
Thanks to Carol for sending this recipe into us! Cut apple in quarters. Scoop out seeds. Fill hole with peanut butter, or peanut butter and raisins, or use your imagination.
Posted by Pastor Bob Huggins
Ecclesiastes 12:1-14(GNT) God's Word of WisdomIntroduction Ecclesiastes 12:1-14: Today's reading is the conclusion to the book. While Ecclesiastes reflects the author's struggle to find the meaning of life, the closing section is a reminder that respecting and obeying God is at life's core.Today's...
Posted by Pastor Bob Huggins
Ecclesiastes 7:1-25(GNT) God's Word of WisdomIntroduction Ecclesiastes 7:1-25: The Philosopher discusses facing life and death in a realistic way. While life is meant to be enjoyed, people are not to ignore the reality of death. Today's reading upholds the value of wisdom (verses 11, 12, 19) and a...
Posted by Pastor Bob Huggins
Ecclesiastes 5:1-20(GNT) God's Word of WisdomIntroduction Ecclesiastes 5:1-20: The Philosopher shares his thoughts about making rash promises to God and about the uselessness of acquiring material riches. The reading concludes with a summation of what the Philosopher has learned about life.Today's...
Posted by Pastor Bob Huggins
And these are easyyyyy. With a total of four ingredients. 1. Frozen chunks of seedless watermelon2. Boxed coconut milk3. A touch of pure maple syrup4. And a splash of vanilla extract Blend it up and dessert is served. Creamy, frosty, awesome. Okay, fine. Five ingredients. 5. Top with a generou...
Posted by Pastor Bob Huggins
Ecclesiastes 4:1-16(GNT) God's Word of WisdomIntroduction Ecclesiastes 4:1-16: Today's reading begins with a continuation of 3:16-22 from yesterday's reading where the Philosopher speaks about injustice in the world. He then shares his thoughts about why people work so hard to succeed in life.Toda...
Posted by Pastor Bob Huggins
Watch this web site for lots of information, on Mondays healthy recipes lots of smoothies, Wednesday for children to keep happy and learning, Friday bible study and each morning we will start with a morning Devotional a daily inspirational study, and do go to our forum for prayer request we all...
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Ecclesiastes 3:1-22(GNT) God's Word of WisdomIntroduction Ecclesiastes 3:1-22: Today's reading affirms that God has power over everything and is in control.Today's Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:14 I know that everything God does will last forever. You can't add anything to it or take anything away fr...
Posted by Pastor Bob Huggins
God's Word of WisdomIntroduction Ecclesiastes 2:1-26: Today's reading begins with the Philosopher stating that he wanted to "find out what happiness is" and, despite all his accomplishments, continues to describe everything as useless.Today's Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:13b "Wisdom is better than fo...
Posted by Tony Villari
As Christians we are taught that God is perfect, that God does not make mistakes, and everything happens for a reason. If this is true, why does it seem we constantly find ourselves forever at odds with God's creations simply because they don't meet our definitions of what they ought to be? &n...
Posted by Pastor Bob Huggins
Ecclesiastes 1:1-18(GNT) God's Word of WisdomIntroduction Ecclesiastes 1:1-18: The book of Ecclesiastes represents a search for meaning in life and contains the thoughts of "the Philosopher," identified as King Solomon, who reflected deeply on how short and contradictory human life is, with its my...
Posted by Pastor Bob Huggins
Proverbs 17:1-28(GNT) God's Word of Wisdom Introduction Proverbs 17:1-28: One's heart is tested by the LORD, and those who are intelligent will act wisely and avoid starting off aimlessly in many directions.Today's Scripture: Proverbs 17:3 Gold and silver are tested by fire, and a person's heart...
Posted by Robert Mayhall
God is all that exists taken together as one whole body, a presence felt and experienced in all aspects of each soul’s lives ‘A man whispered, “God, speak to me” and a meadowlark sang.But the man did not hear the reply.So this man yelled “God, speak to me”And the...
Posted by Pastor Bob Huggins
God's Word of WisdomIntroduction Proverbs 4:1-27: A father instructs his child about the benefits of wisdom. Heeding good advice is described as traveling along the right road.Today's Scripture: Proverbs 4:13 Always remember what you have learned. Your education is your life – guard it well....
Posted by Matthew Stephen Abraham
Why does God allow bad things to happen to us? I get asked this question a lot particularly by non-believers. This question is very simple to answer, although it may be unsatisfactory. God is our Heavenly Father. As a father myself, I'm always available to my children to offer them love, support, an...
Posted by Pastor Bob Huggins
My name is Robert 'Bob' Huggins, I am a pastor and have a Doctor of Divinity in Religion I am 71 years old and I have a lot of people to think for me bening here, I would like to first think my parents who both died of cancer, (a mother who thought me to love others a father that was abusive to my m...
Posted by Pastor Bob Huggins
Introduction Proverbs 3:1-35: Obeying the LORD's teachings will show one the right way to live. True happiness is gained by having wisdom from the LORD.Today's Scripture: Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart. Never rely on what you think you know.Today's ReadingAdvice to the Young 1...
Posted by Pastor Bob Huggins
IngredientsServings 6 fresh ricotta cheese 250 ml thick vanilla yogurt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons icing sugar 3 cups sliced canned peaches 1 cup roasted macadamias, halved Directions Whip together ricotta, yoghurt, vanilla extract and icing sugar till thick and fluffy. In ...
Posted by Pastor Bob Huggins
IngredientsServings12Yield12 cookies 3 tablespoons skim milk 1⁄3 cup sugar 1 tablespoon cocoa powder 1 1⁄2 teaspoons vanilla 1⁄3 cup crunchy peanut butter 1⁄8 cup wheat germ (heaping) 1 1⁄2 teaspoons ground flax seeds (optional) 1 cup quick oatmeal Direction...
Posted by Pastor Bob Huggins
"You mean, In the Bible?" Bobby asked. "Yes, dear, right in the Bible. And today we can read what Jesus did and what he said to people long ago." "How does it help to know what Jesus said to people long ago? I want to know what he says to me right now." "That is the wonderful part about i...
Posted by Pastor Bob Huggins
God's Word of WisdomIntroduction Proverbs 1:1-33: For the next four days, we will be reading selected chapters from the book of Proverbs, a collection of moral teachings in the form of wise sayings. Many of these proverbs are attributed to King Solomon, who succeeded his father David as Israel's th...
Posted by Pastor Bob Huggins
contributed by a viewer! Make haystacks to represent baby Jesus lying in the hay in the manger. This is really easy. No oven involved, just the microwave. 1 package choc chips, 1/2 cup peanut butter, 4 cups chow mein noodles, mini marshmallows. Melt choc chips and peanut butter together for 1 mi...
Posted by Pastor Bob Huggins
Bobby and his mother had been for a walk. On their way home they passed their church. "Bobby, There is a beautiful new window in our church" his mother told him. "It is a window with a picture made right into the window. Would you like to go in to see it?" Bobby wanted to see it, so he and ...
Posted by Pastor Bob Huggins
Introduction Psalm 37: This psalm addresses the age-old question of why bad things happen to good people while evil people prosper. The psalmist indicates that he is old (verse 25), and it appears he has probably witnessed much in his lifetime. Despite the prevalence of evil, the psalmist exhorts h...
Posted by Pastor Bob Huggins
Introduction Psalm 19: This psalm is about the wonders of God and the goodness of God's law. It describes how the laws of nature reveal God's glory. Just as the law gives new life to creation, so it gives new life to people. God's teachings help people to live rightly. The psalm concludes with pray...
Posted by Pastor Bob Huggins
I wonder how many people would share this beautiful picture. This is what truly matters!! Praying MEN
Posted by Tony Villari
I first touched on the question of "why," back in October of 2013, with my post, Why Are We Here? At that time I wrote, "I have come to a point in life where I think I have answered, for my own purposes, who, what, when, and where, of my life. "How" is a moot point, as it eithe...
Posted by Pastor Bob Huggins
Introduction 1 Corinthians 2:1-16: Paul reminds the Corinthians that, when he first arrived, he did not use eloquent words to preach "God's secret truth" because the message of Christ's death on the cross was of paramount importance. Paul contrasts the world's wisdom with "God's secret wisdom" and ...
Posted by Pastor Bob Huggins
Introduction 1 Corinthians 1:18-31: The wisdom and power of God sets up a dichotomy whereby the worldly standards of wisdom and power are rejected. Paul reminds the Corinthians of their own humble social status, and that God chooses what the world looks down on and reverses the social order (see 1 ...
Posted by Pastor Bob Huggins
A new lawsuit filed on behalf of several Atheist plaintiffs argues the phrase "In God We Trust" on U.S. money is unconstitutional, and calls for the government to get rid of it. Sacramento attorney Michael Newdow filed the lawsuit Monday in Akron, Ohio. He'd unsuccessfully sued the government at ...
Posted by Pastor Bob Huggins
Introduction 1 Corinthians 1:1-17: Paul was probably the first Christian missionary to Corinth, and he founded the church there (see Acts 18:1-18). He begins his letter with words of greeting and thanksgiving and then states that he has received a report concerning dissension among the believers. H...
Posted by Tony Villari
Love can be a lifelong relationship with a soulmate, a good friend, whether you're together or apart. There is the love of a spouse, a child, a parent or guardian, and self. There is, also, the unrequited love of someone who, for all your efforts, either does not acknowledge you exist or wants a rel...
Posted by Pastor Bob Huggins
Introduction Luke 17:1-10: After Jesus reproaches the Pharisees for their faithlessness and self-righteous behavior (see Luke 16), he addresses his disciples and teaches about sin, forgiveness, faith, and service.Today's Scripture: Luke 17:10b [Jesus said]: “…when you have done all yo...
Posted by Pastor Bob Huggins
Ingredients: • 1/2 cup apple juice• 2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries, whole• 1 banana, sliced• 1 cup nonfat vanilla frozen Yogurt• 1/2 cup ice, crushed Instructions: Throw all the ingredients together in your blender and blend until smooth!
Posted by Pastor Bob Huggins
Introduction Luke 16:14-31: Jesus upbraids the Pharisees for their hypocritical behavior. The parable of the rich man and Lazarus is designed to teach about having compassion for the poor.Today's Scripture: Luke 16:15b [Jesus said]: “The things that are considered of great value by people ar...
Posted by Jay Olson
The sky rained terror that quiet Tuesday morning--sleep was still in my eye. I sipped on my coffee and thought about nothing---while terror fell from the sky. Confusion and panic were the password that morning--anxiety, suddenly freed. What twisted, corrupted, or misguided soul could concoct such...
Posted by Pastor Bob Huggins
Introduction Luke 16:1-13: In today’s reading, the parable about a shrewd manager is used by Jesus to illustrate that “worldly wealth” can be used to make friends and serve others; but when such wealth runs out, God offers something more valuable – an eternal home with God f...
Posted by Bridget Kielas-Fecyk
For those who actually work to help the poor, forgive me for this rant, but this has been building a long time now and it's about damn time I get it out as it's been eating away at me. A lot of people say we're a "Good Christian ...
Posted by Pastor Bob Huggins
Introduction Luke 14:1-14: Today’s reading includes another story of Jesus healing someone on the Sabbath. By means of a parable about a wedding banquet, Jesus teaches about humility and hospitality.Today's Scripture: Luke 14:13 [Jesus said]: “When you give a feast, invite the poor, th...
Posted by Tony Villari
I wrote 9/11 As a Celebration of Life in 2013, several months after I began blogging "The Path." I followed up in 2014 with September 11, 2001, and I wrote my first in remembrance of Patriot Day last year, Patriot Day - 9/11. Where others may forget, daily, the sacrif...
Posted by Pastor Bob Huggins
Luke 13:18-30(GNT) God’s Word of WisdomIntroduction Luke 13:18-30: By means of three parables – about a mustard seed, yeast, and the narrow door – Jesus teaches about God’s Kingdom.Today's Scripture: Luke 13:29 People will come from the east and the west, from the north an...
Posted by Pastor Bob Huggins
INGREDIENTS1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and chopped1 cup tart cherry juice2/3 cup plain kefir1 tablespoon flax seed, groundice, to taste
Posted by Reverend Giovano 'Koala' Fusco
Sorry I don't write much, I need to be inspired to write; I focus on two areas of the Bible 1st the Words Written in Stone By God - The Ten Commandments n the Words/Teaching(usually in red in many Bibles) of Jesus... Well what about the rest of the Bible??? I read n learn from the rest with a...
Posted by Tony Villari
The Holy Bible, if it represents any truth at all, can be viewed by the faithful as "an authoritative record of the relationship between God and humans." If we consider the lack of scholarly agreement as to authorship, questionable agendas, origin of documents and stories and the conditio...
Posted by Pastor Bob Huggins
August 30th, 2016Isaiah 43:1-28(GNT) God’s Word of PromiseIntroduction Isaiah 43:1-28: God promises to allow the people of Israel to return to Judah and will arrange for their escape from Babylon. The most direct path back to Judah from Babylon was through the desert. Such a journey would be...
Posted by Pastor Bob Huggins
August 29th, 2016Isaiah 29:15-24(GNT) God’s Word of PromiseIntroduction Isaiah 29:15-24: Today’s reading includes words of hope for Israel’s future. Sinners will be destroyed, and the people’s disgrace will be removed.Today's Scripture: Isaiah 29:19 Poor and humble people ...
Posted by Pastor Bob Huggins
If this doesn't light your fire...Your wood is wet. I try not to be biased, but I had my doubts about hiring Stevie. His placement counselor assured me that he would be a good, reliable busboy. But I had never had a mentally handicapped employee and wasn't sure I wanted one. I wasn't sure how my cu...
Posted by Pastor Bob Huggins
INGREDIENTS• 1/2 cup frozen blueberries• 1/2 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt• 1/2 cup 1% skim or 1% milk• 2 tablespoons honey• 2-3 ice cubes (optional) Preparation Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth or to desired consistency then serve in glasses.
Posted by Tony Villari
I don't view change as an irresistible force, it is simply another force which works, most often it seems, to hold us back. We must take the first step, become the catalyst for our own change, and move forward! By taking this control we fulfill our own destiny, God's desire for us t...
Posted by Rev Cynthia Edmunds
What is faith? I have often asked myself that question as I walk my path. Is it trust? Is it knowing? It is the certainty in someone or something? I have experienced it as all these things, sometimes singularly, sometimes all together, and more. But more than entertaining a discussion of 'wha...
Posted by Tony Villari
I get reminders from God, more often than I use to, of why I sought ordination as an interfaith minister, why I founded the Congregation for Religious Tolerance, and why I started "The Path," a blog discussing the personal spiritual path each of us is on. A little more than a week ago I publis...
Posted by Pastor Bob Huggins
INGREDIENTS4 1/2 cups cubed honeydew melon1 1/2 cups lime sherbet2 tablespoons lime juice4 fresh strawberries (optional) Directions1. Place honeydew melon in a single layer on a baking sheet. Cover and freeze until firm, about 30 minutes. 2. Transfer frozen melon to a food processor with the sherb...
Posted by Tony Villari
Last year, I answered a call to try and reinvigorate our local medical center's chaplain program. Phone calls and a luncheon to a page of local churches netted us two new ministers, one of whom was, literally, a clown. "Lucy the Clown" showed up, after her indoctrination, in full clown r...
Posted by Tony Villari
"Always with the negative waves, Moriarty, always with the negative waves," a classic line from one of my favorite tongue-in-cheek movies about World War II, Kelly's Heroes (1970). But, is Oddball right when he berates Moriarty for always having a life full of negativity? ...
Posted by Jay Olson
When your plate is full and you feel as if you're busy as you can be. It's easy to say "Please leave me alone, go away and don't bother me." When being distracted by others requests seems to take your eye off the plate. Put down you knife, lay down the fork--stop eating, before it's too late. ...
Posted by Jay Olson
There is a place in the forest green, where rest is often found. A bench from the slab of fallen tree--the air is still without a sound. Silence rules the deep ravines--whispering winds and trickling streams. It’s a place where you can go it seems; to sit and launch a thousand dreams. The for...
Posted by Rev. T. Tucker Forensic Psychologist (Ret.)
Over Medicated Toxic America America is only 5% of the world population and yet it consumes 75% of all prescribed drugs. However it is not the fault of medical doctors simply, because they are only trained to treat the symptoms, not the whole person. Medications in fact only serve as band aids, th...
Posted by Pastor Bob Huggins
Sometimes when we have sinned, Satan comes to accuse us, and sometimes when we have not sinned, Satan still comes to accuse us. Sometimes it is not a problem of whether or not we have sinned, but a problem of not having a positive righteousness to offer to God; so Satan accuses us. However, we must ...
Posted by Pastor Bob Huggins
INGREDIENTSBlend 2 cups strawberries, 1 cup crumbled pound cake, 1 1/2 cups each milk and ice, and sugar to taste. Top with whipped cream and more strawberries.
Posted by Pastor Bob Huggins
Only let each person lead the life that the Lord has assigned to him, and to which God has called him. This is my rule in all the churches. Was anyone at the time of his call already circumcised? Let him not seek to remove the marks of circumcision. Was anyone at the time of his call uncircumcised? ...
Posted by Tony Villari
"No man comes to my Father but by me alone.” Saith the Word in John 14:6, and yet, Christians, seemingly in contradiction, would seemingly be anchored to this scripture, their church elders or clergy, and the church itself. Let's try to clarify this my...
Posted by Scott Bruno
Whether Christ, Mohammad or Buddha came in the name of religion or not one thing stands clear; that all three of them were masters of this thing we call life. Perhaps the most important thing that these masters taught us was on how to live our lives. Suffice to say that you, and I, are here to maste...
Posted by Kenny Sallee
by Roy J. Reiman It bothered Ben every time he walked through the kitchen. It was that little metal container on the shelf above Martha’s cook stove. He probably would not have noticed it so much or been bothered by it if Martha had not repeatedly told him never to touch it. The reason, she s...
Posted by Pastor Richard ( Taz ) Pickett, OM, EM,
As we live our daily lives, we find that over the years there have been very good times and very hard or bad times with every day struggles thrown in. Perhaps you’ve raised a family, a loving spouse, perhaps children, family pets all whom you’ve loved very much. You pray to God regularly...
Posted by Reverend Giovano 'Koala' Fusco
Thinking: When depression sets in you can feel hopeless n lost like lost in the vastness of space; when you see something turn all towards it like they do astronomy the longer they focus on an area the more things they find, so focus on that glimmer/hope n the longer you focus on it the clearer n...
Posted by Pastor Bob Huggins
The sword of the spirit is mentioned in Ephesians 6:17: "take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God." This sword is the last piece of armor Paul describes in talking about the armor of God and is the only offensive weapon depicted. Scripture tells us that t...
Posted by Tony Villari
Welcome to Anywhere, USA, where we, for the most part, seem to have become the cold, callous, creatures of nightmares. Morality is defined for us by hypocrites we find orating behind pulpits while turning their backs on the least of us and encouraging those same "least of us" to follow their l...
Posted by Jay Olson
A ship sails over the ocean blue--the stars travel through space. Alone in the blue, we are traveling along--moving at a snails pace. It may sometimes seem like eternity, when we're waiting for something good. We should never try to advance the clock--even if we could. The wide open space of ...
Posted by Pastor Bob Huggins
Ephesians 6:16 says, "In addition to all, taking up the shield of faith with which you will be able to extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one." Roman soldiers used several kinds of shields. The kind Paul refers to here (Gk., thureos) was about two-and-a-half feet wide and high, designed...
Posted by Jay Olson
Time slips slowly into tomorrow--creeping and covering all that lies in its path. The icy hands of time reach out and cool the heated brow. Far beneath the surface lies secrets long forgotten--pressed in frozen stone. Buried deep within the aging soul are thoughts that sleep forever. Moving ev...
Posted by Pastor Bob Huggins
Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, (Ephesians 6:14 ESV) The truth is conspicuously absent from our world. It seems as if everyone, from politicians to corporations have a certain something they want from us. Whether it’...
Posted by Br. E.G. Carriere
A Note to All Haters: Haters, I don't hate you because Jesus is in me and I choose to agree with His way of doing things. Hate divides good and consolidates bad. If you are a hater, you have probably found other like minded Haters that enjoy hating with you. Jesus said, "I didn't come to bring pea...
Posted by Pastor Bob Huggins
and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. (Ephesians 6:15 ESV) God loves people. In fact, God proved he loves us by actually becoming one of us. Jesus left the very place everyone from every era has literally been dying to get to; Heaven. Jesus left an...
Posted by Pastor Bob Huggins
Righteousness is our breastplate, and guards our spiritual body and core, a most important protection to be sure. But a shield, like that of our faith, is useful and necessary for defense in every direction. We of the faith are attacked from all angles, and in all walks of life. We literal...
Posted by Kenny Sallee
by Thom Hunter My preteen son Patrick doesn’t take many things seriously, but occasionally something grabs hold of him and he just won’t let it go. He will question an idea or concept until he is satisfied that society isn’t misleading him and that all is right in his world. I&rs...
Posted by Peter Tuzzolino
The miracle of being born of Spirit is not meant to be a dead work which happened once and we commemorate it as if it is a birthday. Instead the new birth is continually occurring throughout each day as we discern between or old ways of thinking and trade them for the new way born by the Spirit. We ...
Posted by Pastor Bob Huggins
And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, and also for me, that words may be given to me in ope...
Posted by Tony Villari
Our path begins at life, our journey, begins with a single touch. For most of us it will be in the gentle touch of our mother, for others in the kindness shown by a stranger. Is it the simple act of reaching out to something or someone? Is it about how we reach out and th...
Posted by Pastor Bob Huggins
Even in the middle of your hurts, habits, and hang-ups, God is watching over you. When King David says, “Surely your goodness will pursue me,” he’s not saying, “Surely only good things are going to happen to me!” He knew as well as anyone that bad things happ...
Posted by Tony Villari
The stairway to true greatness lies before you. You can stand there and stare at it until hell freezes, or you can take the first step on the climb of your life. But, before you start, ask yourself, "Why?" Then, when you are satisfied with why you are making the climb, maybe you should think about w...
Posted by Derrick Feinman
I had a dream many years ago that I remember vividly and has stuck with me since. It is singular as it was third person dream; I was watching it like a movie, narrated and everything. Essentially, this guy was climbing to the front of an out of control train to rescue someone in distress in one of t...
Posted by Pastor Bob Huggins
Like goodness, God’s unfailing love follows us in life. King David says it pursues us! Picture a parent following a little kid around and picking up after the child. When we’re struggling with hurts, habits, and hang-ups, God comes right alongside us, helping to pick up our messes and...
Posted by Jay Olson
Looking out my window--I'm struck by shades of blue. Stands of floating memories of things I used to do. High above my weary head, there flies on feathered wing. A sky so blue and full of clouds--it will make a bird to sing. Perhaps somewhere in a far off place there is no sky of blue. With n...
Posted by Pastor Bob Huggins
What are the things you’re worried about? The election? Your health? Your bills? Your kids? Are you worried about the future? The fact is there are lots of reasons to be afraid in today’s world. But God’s promise is that, even in your darkest valleys, he is walking beside...
Posted by Mystic Angel
My mother came to visit a few weeks ago. We had a conversation about religion,which in turn brought up some issues when I was a child. I told my mom that I was constantly afraid as a child. She told me that I was always so quiet and that I never told her anything, that I would never talk to he...
Posted by Pastor Bob Huggins
Nearly 60 years ago, five American missionaries headed to the rainforest of the eastern Amazon in Ecuador to make a second visit to the Huaorani tribe, which anthropologists said was the most vicious, violent society on the face of the earth. They had a culture of killing, and studies show...
Posted by Reverend Giovano 'Koala' Fusco
sorry I haven't posted anything from myself for a long time... I have been doing a few things locally n very recently been having roommate issue which had me worrying about being homeless n my mother placed in a nursing home n roommate doesn't care 1 bit, also he's been acting lik...
Posted by Pastor Bob Huggins
The Bible says there are three reasons you have to let go of your past and the people who’ve hurt you, and the reasons have nothing to do with whether that person deserves it or not. You have to forgive those who’ve hurt you because God has forgiven you. Colossians 3:13 says, ...
Posted by Br. E.G. Carriere
God's Paint Brush Have you ever watched the sun set, or seen the waves crash upon the sand, and look up into the sky to see birds flying above the land. Have you ever watched two deer play, or seen a wolf howl at the moon, or see a shooting star in the sky on a hot summer night in June....
Posted by Br. E.G. Carriere
Psalm 31 Prayer Father God, I come to You in both humble faith and in prayer; I come, and I lay before Your feet, my every burden. Hear my cry to You Lord. Hear me, as I pray. Save me, and strengthen me. I know you abide in me. You Father God, are my Rock. You are my shelter and my...
Posted by Br. E.G. Carriere
Psalm 32 Prayer Heavenly Father, I come to You now in the name of my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I thank You that I am blessed, my transgressions are forgiven, and my sin is covered. By the power of Your Holy Spirit, and with Your life flowing through me, let there be no deception found in m...
Posted by Pastor Bob Huggins
“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 NIV). You’ve heard this phrase over and over: “Forgive and forget.” There’s only one problem with it: You can’t do it...
Posted by Tony Villari
I have faith in God and in a hereafter. My desire to believe in an afterlife is driven by pure selfishness. You see, I don't want to die and find out the atheists are right, because I won't be able to be pissed off about it. Better they should die and find out they are, w...
Posted by Br. E.G. Carriere
Communicating with others We order a meal in a restaurant, a supervisor gives direction on a job site, a child tugs at the skirt of their mother, a deaf couple sign in the park, an ad plays on the radio or on a television, and a teenager texts their friend(s) on smartphones. All of these thing...
Posted by Tony Villari
Women - Be the Pedestal (Part 2 - Commentary) Sometimes I write posts which resonate with my audience. Usually these posts concern women, the issues I see them having to deal with, my opinions of those issues, and my undying respect and love of the gender in general. I was brought up to...
Posted by Pastor Bob Huggins
“Let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think” (Romans 12:2a NLT, You cannot become all God created you to be until you understand the five factors that influence your identity. The first two are chemistry (how you are made) and connections (your relatio...
Posted by Pastor Bob Huggins
You are a child of a proud Father (1 John 3:2; Matthew 3:17), not of the “Disappointed-Dad-in-the-Sky”. You are in Christ and not under condemnation (Romans 8:1). Therefore, do not continually return to your sin out of shame. Don’t run from the Father and hide from him because you ...
Posted by Br. E.G. Carriere
Well, we have the theme of the goodness of God and the title of our message, “Abusing the goodness of God.” Turn to Romans chapter 2...Romans chapter 2, the great Magna Carta of the gospel, the great book of Romans, chapter 2, and I want to read you the opening five verses of chapter 2 a...
Posted by Pastor Bob Huggins
INGREDIENTS • 6 large strawberries • 1/2 cup of your favorite yogurt • 1/2 cup of vanilla or strawberry ice cream • 1/2 c...
Posted by Br. E.G. Carriere
What are the different names of God? EL, ELOAH: God "mighty, strong, prominent" (Nehemiah 9:17; Psalm 139:19) – etymologically, El appears to mean “power,” as in “I have the power to harm you” (Genesis 31:29). El is associated with other qualities, such as integri...