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Seeing God Through The Eyes Of A Child
Written by: Siobhan Gamble
When you look into the eyes of a child, it doesn't take a special kind of person to see their innocence, imagination and wonder. Every child, no matter what part of the world they come from or what language they speak, pretends, believes, and has irrational fears.
Stolen Treasures
Written by: Joyce C. Lock
The world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.
Given Much
Written by: Joyce C. Lock
Paying very special attention to Jesus' words, you may notice He didn't say God would beat you. Could it be that you would've done it to yourself?
Free Bible WORDsearch Program
Written by: Joyce C. Lock
This is basic instruction for how to begin using the WORDsearch program.
Visiting Grandma
Written by: Joyce C. Lock
If the creek was up, we had to park the car next to the gravel country road, then take our shoes off and walk the long stretch to the barn (wading through the water, as water covered the road up past the barn). The water was knee high ... if you were the oldest kid. So, the two youngest got carried.
Are You Tired, Yet?
Written by: Joyce C. Lock
Are you tired of having more days at the end of the month than money? Perhaps you've missed family time, due to overtime, just to make ends meet. Maybe, your credit card bills are rising, too. Only, Murphy's Law goes into effect about the time you'd intended to keep your word and pay on your debt. Suppose you borrowed from Peter to pay Paul, then failed at keeping your word to Peter, too. Exhausting creative ideas to your financial dilemma, the end of your rope could be near.
Name It, Claim It
Written by: Joyce C. Lock
You've heard the expression 'Name it, Claim it'. Though we'd first need to know the intent of one's heart, the phrase implies to the Christian version of a spoiled brat ... 'I'm your child. You owe me!'
The Church Choir
Written by: Joyce C. Lock
Church Choir: A church within a church, made up of many of the church's finest leaders ... the most likely place where a majority will bond together in friendship and unity, as they bond with the Lord. In strengthening its members, the entire church is strengthened. And, as they become one in heart, soul, and purpose ... God has promised His Spirit indwelling. The entire direction of a church can be changed through its choir.
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God First
Written by: Joyce C. Lock
Most believe that's how it should be, whether they practice it or not. Few have problems recognizing when 'Me, Me, Me' gets in the way, whether they care to admit it or not. But, putting others second can get very confusing in relationship to God being first.
Leaving Your Financial Wilderness
Written by: Joyce C. Lock
One's instinct to survive goes against giving all, as if we'd lose all that's left. And, whatever we think we possess is just a figment of our imagination. Yet, we cling to it for dear life.
Understanding Catholicism After My Protestant Upbringing
Written by: Lindsie Andrews
The Catholic Church and its thousand-year history conjure strong feelings in many and add to the luster of the most stable organizational body in the history of mankind.
Whiskers
Written by: Joyce C. Lock
When growing up, I recall discussions about how it is impossible for animals to go to heaven; being that they don't have a spirit. How could they have one, being that they do not talk and, thus, can not understand or communicate with God? Or, at least, that was the winning argument.
Counting the Ways
Written by: Joyce C. Lock
How do we love Thee, Oh, Lord? Let us count the ways...
Loss to Suicide
Written by: Joyce C. Lock
Many attempt suicide, several times, without success. Most attempt such as a means of escaping. They really don't want to die. They only want the pain to go away.
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Grace for Grace
Written by: Joyce C. Lock
Grace: God's unmerited favor, unconditional love, when we get what we don't deserve, when we get something far greater than anything we deserved, when we hit the end of the road and find a second chance, salvation, forgiveness.
You May Never Know What You're Missing
Written by: Joyce C. Lock
Surely, most everyone who has ever attended church has heard a preacher say, 'Faith without works is dead,' only to hear echoes in the background chanting, 'Uh-huh.'
Who are You?
Written by: Joyce C. Lock
When standing before our Maker, it'll be just us and Him. So, just incase God asks, 'Who are you?' You might want to have prepared your heart to answer.
God is Not Mocked
Written by: Joyce C. Lock
How many times have we had the urge to Lord it over someone fallen; to look at them in disgust, to shun their very presence, to talk behind their back, to refuse their service, to forget all the good they've done, to spit in their face and kick them when their down?
Humbleness: Should It Be Humiliating?
Written by: Siobhan Gamble
In this day and time, it almost seems as if kindness, politeness, consideration, and most of the lessons we were taught as children were tossed out of the window one day and replaced with a new set of rules. Could it simply be that children these days are born with a defect, lacking self-control? Or are they just not being taught the way they should be taught; parents blaming modern day hardships and circumstances? It is true that the children being raised today will determine the shape of our future, but in the meantime, whose example are they following?
Spirituality
Written by: Siobhan Gamble
Spirituality has always been a very sensitive topic. To many, it is a never ending discussion which can lead to arguments and debates that can jump from topic to topic. For others, it is a topic that should be left well enough, alone. I personally find the topic to not only be interesting, but also very important.
Battles Of The Mind - Some thoughts on high blood pressure: cause and cure
Written by: Joyce C. Lock
If God is truly God and in control of all things, then the battles we face, whatever they be, are really only in the mind.
Giving God Our Heart
Written by: Joyce C. Lock
As humans, we want to be and hope to be good enough, while falling flat on our face again and again ... and, sometimes, even give up at the seemingly impossible. And if someone else doesn't kick us in the pants for failing, we most assuredly do it to ourselves.
If I Were Called
Written by: Joyce C. Lock
We, often, hold high expectations for our spiritual leaders (as does God) to teach, minister, give guidance and direction, to be the example, live what they preach, and to be available, willing, and able to meet our need. We truly are blessed when we have such a person in our life.
Financial Freedom
Written by: Joyce C. Lock
Having been raised/programmed with all the principals of a virtuous woman, Granny also lived in our home (a survivor of the Great Depression). Additionally, with four siblings, eight to nine people lived in our house at any given time. Parents being in mission work, we were also the 'home away from home' for uncounted numbers of leaders and missionaries.
Fruit Inspection
Written by: Joyce C. Lock
If we believe we are called to be Fruit Inspectors, then might we also have been watching for imperfection in Jesus, in His day, too?
Greater Than Any Storm
Written by: Joyce C. Lock
If you have ever known someone that would ask forgiveness (sometimes, even before the church), then turn around and do the same thing again, you are not alone.
Happiness
Written by: Joyce C. Lock
We convince ourselves that life will be better when we have a baby or another one. When we finally get what we thought we wanted, we find ourselves exhausted. Then, we conclude we will be more content when the children are older.
Is it Love? W. W. J. D. ?
Written by: Joyce C. Lock
Do you think about your neighbor?
America
Written by: Joyce C. Lock
Whilst we abhor war and the American flag is only a symbol of who we are, our flag has become so very precious to us as it represents all that is dearest to our heart.
Christmas Best
Written by: Joyce C. Lock
Every Christmas marks the anniversary of a very wonderful Christmas. Though doctors did everything medically possible to stop the premature delivery, our youngest grandson was born.
Come Home
Written by: Joyce C. Lock
Imagining a proud father holding a newborn in the palm of his hand, I envision love beaming from God's eyes as He says, Awe, Perfect! How beautiful! You were exactly the creation intended.
Mercy, Not Sacrifice
Written by: Joyce C. Lock
We have heard it said, 'I don't smoke, curse, or chew; or run around with women who do.' Will somebody please give them a cookie ... to shut them up? Isn't that a bit like gloating, 'I'm saved and you're not'? I mean, really.
Ties that Bind
Written by: Joyce C. Lock
When growing up, if there was a sibling dispute, mom had the perfect solution. She would refuse to choose. Instead, mom would bang our heads together. She'd say that it takes two to fight ~ so we both got it. Now, that really hurt! But, it worked, every time. We'd hush, immediately. Though we didn't like it, we didn't dare say another word.
Make no Mistake
Written by: Joyce C. Lock
However you came to be, in this world, you are not a mistake.
People Do the Oddest Things
Written by: Joyce C. Lock
We send our best wishes for holidays, birthdays, get well, weddings, and such. Yet, why are we wishing for anything when we could really bless them in prayer?
Love Never Fails
Written by: Joyce C. Lock
How many times do you suppose we've hurt people and not realized it; to have reacted without thought; to have deemed another not ready, worthy, capable, or spiritual enough.
What a Gift!
Written by: Joyce C. Lock
God dwells in our heart. Thus, our calling involves following the passions God has placed there; not making everyone else happy, not meeting other's demands, not fulfilling every request in the universe.
All the Same
Written by: Joyce C. Lock
When a friend shared how her counselor had said that God's chosen people were His favorite, that there are some He loves more, you can bet I came up for air.
You Can Only Save Yourself
Written by: Joyce C. Lock
If I let my mate have their way, they may treat me better. If I pray long and hard enough, maybe they will go to church. If I share everything I am learning, perhaps some of it will rub off. If I am completely obedient and submissive, they will get saved.
Your Invitation
Written by: Joyce C. Lock
Traditional methods of study are not the same as those given in scripture. So, it is no wonder there are so many contradicting doctrines. And if you're not free, it isn't yet the truth.
How Can God Have a Baby?
Written by: Joyce C. Lock
When people have studied the Bible and then challenge our faith, we need to see if our faith actually lines up with the Bible. And once we examine God's usage of the term 'begotten', we see promotions; not a baby.
Better Than a Miracle
Written by: Joyce C. Lock
For those whose lungs have always been healthy, breathing is something we are most likely to take for granted. Yet, observe a preemie whose every next breath is another miracle - or witness someone's exhaustion, when in need of a lung transplant, who truly knows why they call it 'laboring to breath'. Then, we just might get a glimpse into the fact that, if we can breath at all, we are a miracle, too.
Bless the Children
Written by: Joyce C. Lock
Previous generations where raised under the premise that children are to be seen and not heard. If they altered in teaching, the next generation was heard. But, their words weren't taken seriously; as adults always think they know more than children do.
A Choice to Believe God
Written by: Joyce C. Lock
It was beyond thrilling once I realized the Bible was a How-to Book; a list of Master's tools for overcoming whatever we face in the world.
A Motivating Factor
Written by: Joyce C. Lock
Growing up in an environment where non-church attendance isn't an option, much of one's beliefs may be based upon other's faith.
Counting Them Happy
Written by: Joyce C. Lock
It is, often, thought we're to patiently endure whatever horrible things that come our way; to be victims of our circumstance. The only blessings we expect to see are in the life to come.
Are We Happy, Really?
Written by: Joyce C. Lock
Are we getting just old enough, and on so many medications, That we don't realize how down right irritable we can be? Or, have we not realized how unhappy we really are?
Come as You Are
Written by: Joyce C. Lock
Have you ever dreamed of being such a wonderful person and devoted servant of Christ that ...
Giving Credit Where Credit is Due
Written by: Joyce C. Lock
Have you ever attended a church service and thought, 'Yuck! This church is dead,' then attended elsewhere and thought, 'Wow! God is there,' as you felt personally touched by His presence?
Checking Our Foundation
Written by: Joyce C. Lock
When we seek to know about God instead of knowing Him, our knowledge will never be complete.
Color Me Love
Written by: Joyce C. Lock
For those who walk in the flesh, the law is given. Some only see in black and white. And, yet, there is a more excellent way.
Listen for Their Voices
Written by: Joyce C. Lock
If we truly believe knowledge will pass away, why; spend lives competing to know about God, think our training is omnipotent truth, and war over doctrinal differences (causing separation of company from those not like us)? Brother against brother is a testimony lost people notice.
'The Ten Suggestions'
Written by: Gary Kurz
The real reason that God gave the 10 Commandments.
'Rescuing Eve - Setting the Record Straight'
Written by: Gary Kurz
Telling the whole story about the fall of mankind.
The Lord is My Pastor
Written by: Gary Kurz
Setting a more perfect Christian example.
A Christmas Quiz
Written by: Gary Kurz
A quick quiz on Christmas knowledge.
Amy
Written by: Gary Kurz
A moving, true story to encourage giving and support of missions.
The Tears of God
Written by: Gary Kurz
Discussion of Bible evidence on whether animals have souls or not.
The Souls of Animals
Written by: Gary Kurz
Discussion of Bible evidence on whether animals have souls or not.
Ancient Fig Trees Through History
Written by: Patrick Malcolm
The fig tree, 'Ficus carica,' possibly originated in Northern Asia according to archeological fossil records. Spanish missionaries brought it to the United States in 1520. Historical Sumerian tablets record the use and consumption of figs in 2500 BC.
I Knew You Would Be Here
Written by: Rhonda Loucks
A family is faced with the loss of their home. All nine kneel and pray. Forty-four years later the mother reflects on that day and a silent promise she made to God.
Should The Christian Worry About A 'Generational Transference' Of Demons?
Written by: Christian Darland
Am I suffering demonically from habitual sins my great- grandfather was involved in (not just once-in-a-while-sins, but over and over again)? Will my grandkids and great-grandkids suffer demonic punishment and slavery because of some habitual sin I do? Where does this idea really come from?
A Christmas Quiz
Written by: Gary Kurz
I think it is safe to say that one of the most celebrated days of the year in our country is Christmas. It is such a popular holiday that often those not of the Christian faith participate in the festivities. It is also safe to say that this day is widely celebrated around the world, even in cultures that are not Christian in culture or persuasion, such as Japan and China. They too call it "Christmas".
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