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  • Why Do Christians Pray? (Here are six reasons)

    Why do Christians pray? The short answer is that Christians pray because they have faith. But since you probably knew that, let me offer a more thorough explanation. Honestly, there are probably innumerable reasons why Christians pray. Christianity is a relationship with GOD through Jesus Christ. Amazingly, the almighty Creator and Sustainer of the universe…

  • December 22 – GOD’s Will for You

    Reading 2 Pet. 1:1-3:18 Devotional Today’s reading is the second letter of Peter. As mentioned yesterday, this letter was written to all Christians living at the time and its focus was to: 1.) refute the false teaching which had arisen and thereby remind the Christians what their responsibility and mission for life was, and 2.)…

  • October 21 – Jesus, the Wise Young Boy

    Reading Matt. 2:1-23 Luke 2:39-52 Devotional Some period of time (probably around 6 months) after Jesus was born in Bethlehem, Magi from the east came to visit “the king of the Jews“. The Magi were sorcerers, magicians or wizards, from a country in the east (probably Persia). They were familiar with the prophecies of the…

  • October 12 – Without Strong Leadership, People Fall Away

    Reading Neh. 13:4-11, 15-31; 12:27-47; 13:12-14, 1-3 Devotional Twelve years after his first trip to Jerusalem, Nehemiah returned to the Persian palace in Susa. Sometime afterward, Nehemiah was told that the spiritual condition in Israel was not good, so he again asked King Artaxerxes for permission to return to Jerusalem, and the king agreed. The…

  • Church Notes: Friendship with GOD

    These are my notes from our 7/3/2011 church meeting. Leader: Raymond Harris Assignment Let’s study together, “My friendship with God.” How do I develop my friendship with God? Define the word, “friend” as used in the scriptures. Let’s spend some time meditating and studying seriously about this subject. Find as many scriptures as you can.…

  • May 18 – The Importance of Discipline

    Reading Sharing and Responding to Wisdom Advice and Rebuke – Prov. 3:1-2; 9:7-9; 10:8; 12:15; 13:1, 13; 15:31; 17:10; 19:16, 20, 25, 27; 23:9; 25:12; 27:5-6, 17; 29:1 Value of Advisers – Prov. 11:14; 15:22; 20:18; 24:5-6 Discipline – Prov. 3:11-12; 10:17; 12:1; 13:18, 24; 15:5, 10, 12, 32; 19:18; 20:30; 22:6, 15; 23:13-14; 29:15,…

  • May 17 – Fear GOD and Trust in Him

    Reading Value of Wise Sayings – Prov. 22:17-21 Purpose of Proverbs – Prov. 1:1-7; 25:1 Preeminence of God Fear of the Lord – Prov. 9:10-12; 10:27; 14:2, 26-27; 15:33; 19:23; 28:14 Trust in God or Self – 3:5-8; 14:12; 16:3, 20; 18:2, 4, 10; 19:3; 20:24; 21:22; 26:12; 28:26; 29:25 Divine Providence – 15:3; 16:1,…

  • Church Notes: Happiness and Faith

    These are my notes from our 4/17/2011 church meeting. Leader: Raymond Harris Assignment A heart check; Are you happy? Are you unhappy? Why? In what way do you depend on the things of the world for your happiness? (If you do!) Could your faith survive the loss of all things? Read and meditate on Isaiah…

  • Church Notes: How to Overcome a Spiritual Slump

    These are notes from our 1/23/2011 church meeting. Leader:  Philip Weatherford Assignment What should we do when we are struggling spiritually? How do I avoid simply “going through the motions?”