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Pray Without Ceasing
Pray verb (used with object) 1. to offer devout petition, praise, thanks, etc., to (God or an object of worship). 2. to offer (a prayer). 4. to make earnest petition to (a person). 5. to make petition or entreaty for; crave: She prayed his forgiveness. Prey verb (used...
Celebrating Dr. King
In celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's legacy, please enjoy this video of his famous speech, "I Have a Dream". God bless you!
What is Faith?
Have you ever wanted to know more about what God wants from you? Have you taken any steps to find out? Check this out: 1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 2 For by it the elders obtained a good testimony. 3 By faith we...
Difficult, But Not Imposible
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble” (Psalm 46:1). “My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth” (Psalm 121:2). We all face difficult conditions, situations and circumstances. Our actions vary from each encounter. During these...
Just Do You
Growing up in a small Southern Illinois town in the 1980s, I was a fan of Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls. In relation to that, I have a few questions that I'm hoping to get some answers to: How many “fans” did the Chicago Bulls have prior to the arrival of...
Opinions Matter
As we live from day to day, our decisions reflect our character and sometimes affect others. “For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee” (Proverbs 23:7). Webster defines a particular word that holds a...