The Story has just begun, and I am so excited about the feedback I have heard from Kathryn LaFon, a senior citizen who reads the Bible every year. She says she’s read it 40-50 times, but loves what she’s finding in The Story, a book that is bringing together the narrative of the Bible in an easy-to read format. That’s … Read More
Grace and Truth
The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. 15 (John testified concerning him. He cried out, saying, “This is the one I spoke about when I said, ‘He who comes after me has surpassed me because … Read More
Born in a Small Town
“But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah,out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel,whose origins are from of old, from ancient times.” 3 Therefore Israel will be abandoned until the time when she who is in labor bears a son,and the rest of his brothers return to join the Israelites. 4 He will stand and shepherd … Read More
A Prophet is Coming
The LORD your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among you, from your fellow Israelites. You must listen to him. 16 For this is what you asked of the LORD your God at Horeb on the day of the assembly when you said, “Let us not hear the voice of the LORD our God nor see this … Read More
Beautiful Feet
How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news,who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation,who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!”8 Listen! Your watchmen lift up their voices; together they shout for joy.When the LORD returns to Zion, they will see it with their own eyes.9 Burst into songs of joy together, you ruins of Jerusalem,for the LORD has comforted his … Read More
Creating Perspective
As a pastor I sometimes find myself in conversations with people who are looking to find perspective about the issues that have begun to crowd their lives. Just like the people who might be stuck in a traffic jam on the roads in the picture here to the left, it would be helpful to be able to be lifted up … Read More
Bill Maher and Biblical Relevance
Bill Maher, host of HBO’s “Real Time”, is one of the harshest critics of Christianity on the popular scene today. He often spouts off about the Bible and Jesus. He even said this about the scriptures, ““The Bible was not meant to be history; it was not meant to be literal. They were parables; people read it back then and … Read More
Words from God–August 2011 Message Series
The next 4 Sundays at First Assembly of God Words from God will be our theme. This series of messages will focus on the central role of the Bible in the life of the believer. We’ll explore not only the power of the scriptures to bring us to saving faith, but will also delve into questions about the credibility of God’s … Read More
Faith Comes by Hearing
How do you build your faith and see personal character transformation? By listening to, reading, memorizing, praying the WORD OF GOD. Here’s a great tool for doing just that–it’s the New Testament in iTunes format, so you can listen to it while you walk, work around the house, you name it! Access this free tool by clicking on this link!
Bible Benefits
Q: Do I have to study the Bible to be accepted by God? A: I’m not really sure what prompted the person who wrote this question on an index card at our Q Sunday event on February 6, 2011, but I’ll take a stab at a few observations. The Bible is one of the primary ways that God uses to … Read More
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