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Requirements for Righteousness: Grace and Faith-both Gifts from God
The Jews were still asking, “How can a man enter into the right relationship with God so that he too may inherit this great promise?” Their answer was, “He must do so by acquiring merit in the sight o... »
Further Thoughts on Redemption…
We are certainly not as familiar with the original usage of redemption as we would like to think. (Pop culture loves to over use this term; leaning toward payback or comeback). Redemption refers to th... »
Take What the Defense is giving….
Leadership… Sometimes you have to let the game come to you. Take what the defense is giving. I’m not talking about battling the enemy. When facing Satan we are be aggressive and decisive. ... »
A Special Message to LMRs: New Curriculum for Children’s Ministries
<!--StartFragment--> Please ask your children’s pastor to consider ordering the brand new children's curriculum from Church of God World Missions, called The Great Commission Adventures! It is ... »
41. I am thankful for Sunday Mornings…
I have always loved the church family--or in my case, families. I was telling someone yesterday that the reason my local church means so much to me, is because this group of people (wherever it has b... »
40. I’m thankful for "Skills"…most of the time…
My great friend, Dr Jackie Johns (www.jackiespeaks.blogspot.com) recently honored (and humbled) me by writing about his thankfulness for me. It was a very entertaining post, humorous, thoughtful, hi... »
Jackie Speaks: I am Thankful for my Friend Phil Hoover
Jackie Speaks: I am Thankful for my Friend Phil Hoover: "There are friends and then there is Phil Hoover. I first met Phil in the mid eighties. David Horton was the Minister of Music and I was the ...... »
You be the Judge
I was sent these two articles from my close Christian friend. I knew some of these things were happening but had no idea at what lengths pastors will go to get young people in church or to an 'on-line... »
Quotes on Giving
<!--StartFragment--> I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver.-Maya Angelou When I chased after money, I never had enough. When I got my life on p... »
David vs Saul – Leadership Insights
One of my favorite stories in the Bible is the story of David. We are in a series at Cornerstone called “The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly” in which we are discussion the difference between ... »
death as evidence
http://player.vimeo.com/video/15163496 Death as Evidence: Unit 6 Devotion from Jonathan Stone on Vimeo. »
Changing The Perception Problem
This quick minute devo is about the perception of the Apostle Paul changing after his encounter with the risen Jesus Christ and challenges us to look at ourselves through the perception of others and ... »