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  • Bible Verses on Disappointment

    Posted May 11, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    There are a number of Bible verses on disappointment, because it is one of those emotions that can lead us to bad places in our heads if we let it fester. There are bible verses that remind us that we all face disappointment and others that let us know how to overcome the feeling and keep our eyes o...

  • Bible Study book of John

    Posted May 11, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    Day Three   1. The Jews sought to kill Jesus for 2 things that he did. What were they? 2. According to Jewish law, was death the prescribed punishment for doing work on the Sabbath? 3. List 5 things we learn about God the Father from verses 17-27.  

  • Verse of today 5/10/17

    Posted May 10, 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...

  • Bible Verses on Christian Character

    Posted May 10, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

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

  • Bible Study book of John

    Posted May 10, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

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

  • Daily Scripture & Reflection

    Posted May 9, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Daily Scripture & ReflectionMay 9, 2017 Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith . . . Hebrews 12:2 A Time to ThinkEvery person’s life is a fairy tale written by God’s fingers. –Hans Christian Andersen, author and poet A Time to ActSurrender your life to God a...

  • Sapphries

    Posted May 9, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Smashed Altars And Reviv Tuesday, May 9, 2017 When Josiah became king of Judah, the kingdom had fallen into gross idolatry. The people had built altars to the Canaanite gods on top of the hills and mountains where they offered up their treasures, their offerings, and even their children. King Josi...

  • Verse of today 5/09/17

    Posted May 9, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    Zephaniah 2:3 Seek the Lord’s favor, all you humble people of the land who have obeyed his commands! Strive to do what is right! Strive to be humble! Maybe you will be protected on the day of the Lord’s angry judgment. Deuteronomy 4:29 says, “But if from there you seek the Lord y...

  • Bible Verses on Christian Character

    Posted May 9, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    2 Timothy 3:16 -All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness (NIV)

  • Bible Study book of John

    Posted May 9, 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 5/08/17

    Posted May 8, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    2 Peter 2:18-19 For by speaking high-sounding but empty words they are able to entice, with fleshly desires and with debauchery, people who have just escaped from those who reside in error. Although these false teachers promise such people freedom, they themselves are enslaved to immorality. For wh...

  • Bible Verses on Christian Character

    Posted May 8, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    1 Samuel 16:7 - But the Lord said to Samuel, “Don’t judge by his appearance or height, for I have rejected him. The Lord doesn’t see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart. (NLT)

  • Bible Study book of John

    Posted May 8, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    Chapter Six -The Gospel of John Chapter 6 contains the miracle of the loaves and fishes. Jesus feeds over 5,000 people with bread and fish but offers them something far more valuable - The Bread of Life. Many times in life we seek the wrong bread, the physical bread that sustains our physical live...

  • Verse of today 5/07/17

    Posted May 7, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    Jeremiah 2:13 “Do so because my people have committed a double wrong: they have rejected me, the fountain of life-giving water, and they have dug cisterns for themselves, cracked cisterns which cannot even hold water.” The word of the Lord is on Jeremiah speaking about Israel forsaking...

  • Bible Verses on Christian Character

    Posted May 7, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    Philippians 2:12-16 - My dear friends, you always obeyed when I was with you. Now that I am away, you should obey even more. So work with fear and trembling to discover what it really means to be saved. God is working in you to make you willing and able to obey him. Do everything without grumbling o...

  • Bible Study book of John

    Posted May 7, 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...

  • Daily Scripture & Reflection

    Posted May 7, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Daily Scripture & ReflectionMay 7, 2017 But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, unwavering, without hypocrisy. James 3:17 A Time to ThinkBiblically, waiting is not just something we have to do until we get what we want. Waiting is...

  • Daily Scripture & Reflection

    Posted May 6, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Daily Scripture & ReflectionMay 6, 2017 Let all you do be done with love. 1 Corinthians 16:14 A Time to ThinkOften a healing takes place in ourselves as we pray for the healing of others. –Michael E. DeBakey, surgeon A Time to ActConcentrate on helping others and grasp every opportunity to ...

  • Life under the Sword: Christian Persecution

    Posted May 6, 2017 by Tony Villari

    I am always leery of charts which list numbers of countries which persecute each particular religion, as this article does.  To state a number instead of a particular country gives us a false sense of what's going on.  For instance, if we state five countries persecute Christians as well a...

  • Bible Verses on Christian Character

    Posted May 6, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    God Builds Character There are many ways that God builds good character in us. There are also situations in which God works to build up our character, too. Sometimes those situations are easy, and we succeed. Sometimes we build character in the darkest of hours. Romans 5:3-5 - Not only so, but we ...

  • Verse of today 5/06/17

    Posted May 6, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 Two people are better than one, because they can reap more benefit from their labor. For if they fall, one will help his companion up, but pity the person who falls down and has no one to help him up. Furthermore, if two lie down together, they can keep each other warm, but how ...

  • Bible Study book of John

    Posted May 6, 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 5, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Daily Scripture & ReflectionMay 5, 2017 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven… Ecclesiastes 3:1 A Time to ThinkGod never disappoints anyone who places his trust in Him. –Basilea Schlink A Time to ActDo not let fear stop you from reaching your go...

  • Sapphries

    Posted May 5, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    How To Camp Friday, May 5, 2017 I once went on a camping trip with a few people. There was one sister that brought a bed, cabinets, dressers, and a large mirror. She was living better in her tent than most of us did at home. Some people are really into camping. They're prepared for anything- with ...

  • Verse of today 5/05/17

    Posted May 5, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    1 Timothy 2:1-4 First of all, then, I urge that requests, prayers, intercessions, and thanks be offered on behalf of all people, even for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. Such prayer for all is good and welcomed before God ...

  • Bible Verses on Christian Character

    Posted May 5, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    Romans 13:14 - Let the Lord Jesus Christ be as near to you as the clothes you wear. Then you won’t try to satisfy your selfish desires. (CEV)

  • Bible Study book of John

    Posted May 5, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    Day FourJohn 5:39-40200Save 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?

  • Daily Scripture & Reflection

    Posted May 4, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Daily Scripture & ReflectionMay 4, 2017 This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. 1 John 5:14 A Time to ThinkPrayer is a means of bringing you to a point where you will accept what God wants. –Norman Vincent Peale, best-sel...

  • Sapphries

    Posted May 4, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    A Case Of Cultural Leprosy Thursday, May 4, 2017 We have a culture and value system that increasingly seeks to avoid pain at any cost. It even affects Christian culture. We may not realize it, but this is a form of leprosy. The greatest danger of leprosy is that it destroys the nervous system so t...

  • Bible Verses on Christian Character

    Posted May 4, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

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

  • Verse of today 5/04/17

    Posted May 4, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    Ezekiel 2:1-2 He said to me, “Son of man, stand on your feet and I will speak with you.” As he spoke to me, a wind came into me and stood me on my feet, and I heard the one speaking to me. When he was called to be a prophet, Ezekiel has a vision of the “likeness of the glory of t...

  • Bible Study book of John

    Posted May 4, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

    Day Three   1. The Jews sought to kill Jesus for 2 things that he did. What were they? 2. According to Jewish law, was death the prescribed punishment for doing work on the Sabbath? 3. List 5 things we learn about God the Father from verses 17-27.

  • I Now Pronounce You, Gender Dysphoric

    Posted May 4, 2017 by Tony Villari

    "Cross-gender behaviors begin as early as 2 years," which is probably going to be confusing for those who insist on believing sexual identity is a choice. I will speak up for the gender confused when I state, those that believe gender confusion at the age of four is a choice, are getting o...

  • Verse of today 5/03/17

    Posted May 3, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

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

  • Bible Verses on Christian Character

    Posted May 3, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

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

  • Bible Study book of John

    Posted May 3, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

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

  • Daily Scripture & Reflection

    Posted May 2, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

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

  • Sapphries

    Posted May 2, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

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

  • Quietly Confused

    Posted May 1, 2017 by Tony Villari

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

  • Bible Verses on Christian Character

    Posted May 1, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

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

  • Verse of today 5/02/17

    Posted May 1, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

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

  • Bible Study book of John

    Posted May 1, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

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

  • Bible Verses on Christian Character

    Posted April 30, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

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

  • Verse of today 4/30/17

    Posted April 30, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

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

  • Bible Verses on Christian Character

    Posted April 29, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

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

  • Verse of today 4/29/17

    Posted April 29, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

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

  • Bible Study book of John

    Posted April 29, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

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

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

    Posted April 28, 2017 by Matthew Stephen Abraham

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

  • Affirmation for 4/28

    Posted April 28, 2017 by Chris Kennedy

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

  • Affirmation for 4/27

    Posted April 27, 2017 by Chris Kennedy

    You embrace the new day with joy and love!

  • Ripples

    Posted April 27, 2017 by Tony Villari

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

  • Affirmation for 4/26

    Posted April 26, 2017 by Chris Kennedy

    You are open to new experiences and adventures!

  • Bible Verses on Christian Character

    Posted April 26, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

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

  • Verse of today 4/26/17

    Posted April 26, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

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

  • Bible Study book of John

    Posted April 26, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

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

  • Daily Scripture & Reflection

    Posted April 25, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

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

  • Sapphries

    Posted April 25, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

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

  • Bible Verses on Christian Character

    Posted April 25, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

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

  • Verse of today 4/25/17

    Posted April 25, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

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

  • Bible Study book of John

    Posted April 25, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

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

  • Affirmation for 4/25

    Posted April 25, 2017 by Chris Kennedy

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

  • The Greatest Thing

    Posted April 25, 2017 by Tony Villari

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

  • Affirmation for 4/24

    Posted April 24, 2017 by Chris Kennedy

    Your world is filled with endless wonder!

  • Bible Verses on Christian Character

    Posted April 24, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

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

  • Verse of today 4/24/17

    Posted April 24, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

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

  • Bible Study book of John

    Posted April 24, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

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

  • Lost

    Posted April 23, 2017 by Mystic Angel

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

  • Bible Verses on Christian Character

    Posted April 23, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

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

  • Verse of today 4/23/17

    Posted April 23, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

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

  • Bible Study book of John

    Posted April 23, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

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

  • Weekend Affirmation

    Posted April 22, 2017 by Chris Kennedy

    You ARE worthy!

  • Bible Verses on Christian Character

    Posted April 22, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

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

  • Verse of today 4/22/17

    Posted April 22, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

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

  • Bible Study book of John

    Posted April 22, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

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

  • Affirmation for 4/21

    Posted April 21, 2017 by Chris Kennedy

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

  • Verse of today 4/21/17

    Posted April 21, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

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

  • Bible Study book of John

    Posted April 21, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

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

  • Affirmation for 4/20

    Posted April 20, 2017 by Chris Kennedy

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

  • Sapphries

    Posted April 20, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

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

  • Daily Scripture & Reflection

    Posted April 20, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

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

  • Verse of today 4/20/17

    Posted April 20, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

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

  • Bible Study book of John

    Posted April 19, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

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

  • Choices & Consequences

    Posted April 19, 2017 by Tony Villari

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

  • Affirmation for 4/19

    Posted April 19, 2017 by Chris Kennedy

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

  • Verse of today 4/19/17

    Posted April 19, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

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

  • Bible Study book of John

    Posted April 19, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

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

  • Daily Scripture & Reflection

    Posted April 19, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

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

  • Sapphries

    Posted April 19, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

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

  • Daily Scripture & Reflection

    Posted April 18, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

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

  • Sapphries

    Posted April 18, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

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

  • Affirmation for 4/18

    Posted April 18, 2017 by Chris Kennedy

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

  • Verse of today 4/18/17

    Posted April 18, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

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

  • Bible Study book of John

    Posted April 18, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

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

  • Bible Study book of John

    Posted April 17, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

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

  • Verse of today 4/17/17

    Posted April 17, 2017 by Pastor Bob Huggins

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

  • Affirmation for 4/17

    Posted April 17, 2017 by Chris Kennedy

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

  • Best Salwar Suits Worn By Bollywood Actresses for Latest Fashio

    Posted April 17, 2017 by Taanya Rawat

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

  • Daily Scripture & Reflection

    Posted April 17, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

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

  • Sapphries

    Posted April 17, 2017 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

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

  • Beauty in Sodom and Gomorrah

    Posted April 16, 2017 by Matthew Stephen Abraham

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