Encouragement
PRAY & GO Rally – Jan 29, 2022
I want to express my sincere gratitude to all who participated in any way with the first Pray and Go Rally of 2022! What a tremendous job all of you did! I know God was pleased since we were obedient to 2 of his commands – Praying and Going. Together, we were able to pray for 549…
Read MoreStanding Firm in Your Convictions
Like the Bible’s heroes of faith, we must stand firm on our spiritual convictions. 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17 A person of conviction feels certain that his beliefs are true. However, many times what happens is the things people believe are based on the current conditions or situations of their life. When circumstances change, their convictions do…
Read MoreIdentifying the Mark of the Beast
Written by Ray Comfort Two thousand years ago, the Bible warned that the day would eventually come when no one would be able to buy or sell without having a special mark. Is that day getting close? Could you be mandated to take what the Scriptures call “the mark of the beast’? This post will…
Read MoreAre You On the Bottom Looking Up?
Trusting in God’s power and grace makes it possible to break the cycle of despair. 1 Samuel 30:1-20 Most of us know how it feels to be at rock bottom. Despair is a horrible condition because it continually feeds on discouragement, hopelessness, and failure. And the longer one dwells on these things, the greater despair…
Read MoreRelying on Christ
Instead of focusing on our self-esteem, let’s rely on Jesus in our inadequacy. 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 Our world emphatically proclaims the importance of self-esteem, which is a favorable impression of oneself. It’s not unusual to hear that an individual who values himself will accomplish much. Yet Scripture warns us not to think too highly of…
Read MoreGod’s Plan for Our Life
We may wonder what God’s plan is for our life, but we can be certain it includes our spiritual development. Read: 1 Peter 2:1-12 Many Christians today want to find God’s plan for their life but, sadly, often overlook the one place it’s revealed—the Bible. His overall goal for each of us is that we…
Read MoreDiscovering Life’s Purpose
Sanctification, stewardship, and service are three aspects of God’s purpose for EVERY believer’s life. Reading: Ephesians 2:8-10 What is my purpose in life? Many people today are asking that question, but only those who have trusted Christ as Savior and Lord can ever discover the true answer. Today’s passage tells us that our salvation is…
Read MoreFriday Church News and Notes – January 14, 2022
An artist’s impression of the James Webb Space Telescope. (Courtesy: NASA GSFC/ CIL/ Gutierrez)NASA’S NEW SPACE TELESCOPE: PART 1 TECHNOLOGICAL BRILLIANCE (Friday Church News Notes, January 14, 2022, www.wayoflife.org, fbns@wayoflife.org, 866-295-4143) – Since its inception in 1958, America’s National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has contributed greatly to man’s scientific knowledge. The list of accomplishments, inventions,…
Read MoreMore Proof that the Bible is True – Alexander’s conquest of Tyre
The following is excerpted from Bible Times & Ancient Kingdoms: Treasures from History and Archaeology, available from Way of Life Literature, www.wayoflife.org – In 332, Alexander conquered Tyre. It was one of the greatest military feats in history. The event took seven months to complete. Ezekiel prophesied of this 250 years earlier, soon after the fall…
Read MoreFriday Church News Notes – December 31, 2021
The Friday Church News Notes is designed for use in churches and is published by Way of Life Literature. Unless otherwise stated, the Notes are written by David Cloud. Of necessity we quote from a wide variety of sources, though this does not imply an endorsement. DESMOND TUTU’S HERESIES (Friday Church News Notes, December 31, 2021, www.wayoflife.orgfbns@wayoflife.org,…
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