Drugs, alcohol, sports, gambling, and a lust for women, are the common pitfalls of men, and the main foibles that breed discontent. Bear in mind that not one of those things adds one wit to our lives. These physical things are quick fixes, they’re temporary, and though they may entertain ...
Read More »From Curiosity to Destruction: The Way of Sin
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 ...
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 »Got Solid Food? A Look at Spiritual Maturity
Most of us don’t find the Sunday morning message comfortable when it leaves us embarrassed or defensive, angered or guilty… We may find ourselves looking at our watch or thinking about lunch! We much prefer the good feeling we have when the sermon does not point directly at us! And ...
Read More »We Live In A Dark World: So How Is God With Us
It’s easy to assume that God is no where in sight as we watch the news and see people getting murdered on streets that were once safe. It is also becoming more apparent of the distain some people have for Christianity. It is painful to see that people can’t worship ...
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