Tag Archives: Inspiration

Keep It Holy

WHAT was God’s will for the Sabbath (or “day of cessation,” as the term literally means)? The fourth commandment is straightforward: “keep it holy” (Exodus 20:8). But what does it mean to keep the Sabbath “holy”? The prologue to the … Continue reading

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Both For Failure and Success

If you fully obey the LORD your God and carefully follow all his commands I give you today, the LORD your God will set you high above all the nations on earth. All these blessings will come on you and … Continue reading

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The Lord’s Weapons of Choice – 5

Scripture Text – Judges 3 The weapons we fight with as Christian soldiers engaged in spiritual warfare, are not the weapons of the world. The Apostle Paul wrote along those lines to the believers in Corinth (2 Corinthians 10:4), reminding … Continue reading

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Just a Prayer Away . . .

*Pastor’s Note: Continuing this week to showcase the poetry of our Christian Brother, Mike Armijo. You can check out Mike’s new book of poetry, The Journey Home and his information on our site, including his Facebook page, at the following … Continue reading

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Mail-Order Church Cleared

Maybe some of you remember this story from awhile back. After six years of court battles, Kirby J. Hensley and his mail-order Universal Life Church were cleared of all charges in the State of California. A San Jose municipal judge … Continue reading

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John 6:37

Friday November 11, 2022 John 6:37 “The one who comes to Me I will by no means cast out.” Here we have a description of God’s children which is very clear and very profound. You who doubt whether you are … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 11/11/2022

Thinking, praying, reading, studying the Bible – when we do these things, we are reflecting on the Word of God. To reflect is to contemplate and/or consider, and God wants us to deeply reflect on His Word so that we … Continue reading

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The Lord’s Weapons of Choice – 4

Scripture Text – Judges 3 The weapons we fight with as Christian soldiers engaged in spiritual warfare, are not the weapons of the world. The Apostle Paul wrote along those lines to the believers in Corinth (2 Corinthians 10:4), reminding … Continue reading

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The Stranger

*Pastor’s Note: Continuing this week to showcase the poetry of our Christian Brother, Mike Armijo. You can check out Mike’s new book of poetry, The Journey Home and his information on our site, including his Facebook page, at the following … Continue reading

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Ordination of a Dog

“Sadie,” a Labrador retriever belonging to the Charles Thurber family in Terra Linda, California, was ordained as a minister of faith by the Hilltop House Church in San Rafael. The dog’s name and $15 were submitted by the Better Business … Continue reading

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Fellowship In The Gospel

Thursday November 10, 2022 1 Thessalonians 3:2 Fellow laborer in the gospel of Christ. After sanctification it is difficult to state what your aim in life is, because God has taken you up into His purpose by the Holy Ghost. … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 11/10/2022

Thinking, praying, reading, studying the Bible – when we do these things, we are reflecting on the Word of God. To reflect is to contemplate and/or consider, and God wants us to deeply reflect on His Word so that we … Continue reading

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The Lord’s Weapons of Choice – 3

Scripture Text – Judges 3 The weapons we fight with as Christian soldiers engaged in spiritual warfare, are not the weapons of the world. The Apostle Paul wrote along those lines to the believers in Corinth (2 Corinthians 10:4), reminding … Continue reading

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God Knows . . .

*Pastor’s Note: Continuing this week to showcase the poetry of our Christian Brother, Mike Armijo. You can check out Mike’s new book of poetry, The Journey Home and his information on our site, including his Facebook page, at the following … Continue reading

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Doctor of Divinity, Anyone?

In Evanston, Illinois, are the “Missionaries of the New Truth” who also advertise under the heading: “We want you to join our faith as an ORDAINED MINISTER with the rank of DOCTOR OF DIVINITY.” They state: “We are a fast-growing … Continue reading

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John 14:19

Wednesday November 9, 2022 John 14:19 “Because I live, you will live also.” After having become adjusted to our Living Head and the source of our life, now our business is to abide, absorb and grow, leaning on His strength, … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 11/09/2022

Thinking, praying, reading, studying the Bible – when we do these things, we are reflecting on the Word of God. To reflect is to contemplate and/or consider, and God wants us to deeply reflect on His Word so that we … Continue reading

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The Lord’s Weapons of Choice – 2

Scripture Text – Judges 3 The weapons we fight with as Christian soldiers engaged in spiritual warfare, are not the weapons of the world. The Apostle Paul wrote along those lines to the believers in Corinth (2 Corinthians 10:4), reminding … Continue reading

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The City

*Pastor’s Note: Continuing this week to showcase the poetry of our Christian Brother, Mike Armijo. You can check out Mike’s new book of poetry, The Journey Home and his information on our site, including his Facebook page, at the following … Continue reading

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No Questions Asked

The following advertisement was clipped from a college newspaper based in Tucson, Arizona: WOULD YOU LIKE TO BECOME A MINISTER? ORDINATION is without question and for life. LEGAL in all 50 states and most foreign countries. Perform legal marriages, ordinations … Continue reading

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