The story goes that an unwelcome visitor found central Illinois in the 1840’s in the form of cholera, one of the most deadly diseases of the time. It traveled on the ferry, arriving inside one very sick man. The epidemic that ensued started with another man’s curiosity. He knew ...
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The Passing of Gospel Singer Andrae Crouch
Legendary Gospel music singer and composer, Andrae Crouch, passed away Thursday, January 8. He died of a heart attack at the age of 72. He was an extremely popular Christian musician who wrote his first tune at 14 years of age, and since the 1960’s, when he ushered in Gospel ...
Read More »The equipped officer: ministering in prophecy and other spiritual gifts
“The reason we see so much misconception, fear, and controversy surrounding spiritual gifts in the west is that once the church begins moving in the power of the Spirit, she will bulldoze the kingdom of darkness,” a pastor once said. The difference between fighting our battle without the fullness of ...
Read More »Generous Tips In Jesus’ Name Brings Blessing To Servers
So, have you heard about the relatively new tipping trend occurring today? Patrons of various restaurants around the nation are leaving outlandishly large tips for their server. The charge receipt usually has the message, “God Bless”, or “Jesus Loves You”, or clearly, “Tips For Jesus”. Instagram’s “Tips For Jesus” page ...
Read More »What Motivates You To Take Action?
There is a multitude of causes for which to show support – or to fight against. It is apparent in the number of special interest groups that lobby for their causes. Is there an issue that you feel passionately about? One that can motivate you to take action? Our elected ...
Read More »Never Forgotten:Engraved On His Palms
Have you ever felt forgotten by God? You may have believed that you were the only one to feel this way. But for those of us who have given our lives to Him, God promises He will never forget us—for we are engraved on the Palms of His Hands. ...
Read More »Moving On: Abraham and the Promised Land
Are you thinking of moving…looking for adventure or the Promised Land? Sub-zero temperatures, mounds of snow, frozen water…and all the hassles that abound in winter prompts many to dream of moving away. Retirement and illusions of oceanfront relaxation inspire some moves. Career opportunities fuel our mobile society too. For others, ...
Read More »The Rise of Christianity Among Muslims
Amidst all of the war and beheadings caused by the Islamic State, a miracle of rebirth is happening in the hearts of many. Muslims are discovering that there is a Christian God who is alive and with whom one can have a personal relationship. Those who have been taught to ...
Read More »The Evolution and Creationism Debate: Part II
As I mentioned in my previous article, evolution and creationism is a heavily debated issue due to the fact that unbelievers who are also scientists claim that evolution is the only answer as to how our world became what it is today. The last article focused on what evolutionists think so this article ...
Read More »3 Keys for Breaking Free from the Occult
In a previous article, I wrote about how the devil lures people into the occult. Now I want to tackle how to break free from its influence. The occult is a powerful force, but it is no match for the name of Jesus. No matter how far into the darkness ...
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