Originally posted on The Art in Life:
It might seem odd that on this, our one-year anniversary, I am beginning a post with the declaration that my husband is not my soul mate. But he isn’t. I wouldn’t want to imagine life without James. I enjoy being with him more than anyone else in this…
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Sermon: THE DANGER OF A GOOD SERMON
GET UP AND GO! Celebrate the sacrifice as if we’re expecting to go someplace. Every now and again we have to address life as if tomorrow is not good enough. Next week is not good enough. God is doing something wonderful TODAY!
Poem: Go Down Death by James Weldon Johnson
(A Funeral Sermon) Weep not, weep not, She is not dead; She’s resting in the bosom of Jesus. Heart-broken husband–weep no more; Grief-stricken son–weep no more; Left-lonesome daughter –weep no more; She only just gone home.Day before yesterday morning, God was looking down from his great, high heaven, Looking down on all his children, AndContinueContinue reading “Poem: Go Down Death by James Weldon Johnson”
Sermon: THE LIFE OF FAITH
We serve a God who not only speaks to us, but desires intimate conversation with us.
The Life of Faith: Sermon by Pastor William Carol
But these are written so that you may continue to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing in him you will have life by the power of his name. ~ John 20:31, NLT
Follow the link to listen to the sermon. Be blessed.
Women in the Bible: VIRTUOUS WOMAN of PROVERBS 31
With all her responsibilities, first and foremost, she looks to God. Her primary concern is God’s will in her life. She is a woman after God’s own heart. Let’s examine the characteristics of this remarkable woman — a role model for Christian women today.
“A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies.” The Hebrew word chayil, translated here “noble,” or “virtuous” (KJV), means a wife of valor — a strong, capable woman with strong convictions. This description of the ideal wife does not agree with those who associate femininity with weakness and passivity.
Women in the Teachings of Jesus
Women are prominent in the story of Jesus—he was born of a woman, had numerous interactions with women, and was seen first by women after his resurrection. Although these incidents do not tell us much about women in leadership, we will survey the Gospels to see 1) what Jesus taught about women, 2) how he interacted with women, and 3) why the apostles were all men.
Women in the Bible: MIRIAM
Miriam: First Lady of the Exodus by Sheila Graham, Grace Communion International, http://www.gci.org/bible/torah/miriam “Great queen of Egypt, I believe we can all see that the Hebrew child will not accept nourishment from those not related to him. Why not bring a woman of his own race to feed him?” In her excitement over finding theContinueContinue reading “Women in the Bible: MIRIAM”
Women in the Bible: WOMEN of FAITH
Women of Faith from Grace Communion International.com, http://www.gci.org/spiritual/womenfaith Yesterday, Now and Forever “God is not ashamed to be called their God.” This profound statement is found in Hebrews 11, the faith chapter of the Bible. Can you imagine your name being listed along with Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Joseph and Moses in God’s list of theContinueContinue reading “Women in the Bible: WOMEN of FAITH”
Women in the Bible: JESUS & WOMEN
Jesus and Women Grace Communion International, http://www.gci.org/jesus/women In first-century Palestine, the way Jesus treated women was considered revolutionary. When she became a teenager, her father made the arrangements. This was the custom of the times. Mary would be married to a carpenter, Joseph, the son of Heli. From birth, Mary’s role in life was set,ContinueContinue reading “Women in the Bible: JESUS & WOMEN”
Women Who Spoke the Word of God
Women Who Spoke the Word of God by Michael Morrison, from Grace Communion International, http://www.gci.org/church/ministry/women Women have an increasing role in the work of the church. Women not only lead women in “women’s ministries,” but also lead men and women in music, prayer, teaching and speaking. Some people wonder why women should be allowed toContinueContinue reading “Women Who Spoke the Word of God”
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