Category Archives: Purpose

Jesus In The Voting Booth

Posted on October 28, 2016 by Ray

Read Ephesians 1:8b-23 There was a time in the United States when the presence of a Christian church in a neighborhood was a positive feature, even if you didn’t belong to that church. But today, if you want to build … Continue reading →

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Start All Over Again

Posted on October 17, 2016 by Ray

Read Amos 5:1-7,  Luke 17:5-10 Today we hear from the prophet Amos. In broad terms the situation he is writing about is this. A relatively small group of people are living extremely well.They believe that their prosperity is a sign … Continue reading →

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Who Is In Control Of Your Life?

Posted on February 23, 2016 by Ray

Read Luke 13:31-35 On August 9, 1173 construction began on a building intended to be the bell tower of the San Marco Cathedral in Pisa, Italy. Within five years the building began to tilt to the north. As the centuries went … Continue reading →

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Get Off The Treadmill Of Life – Find A Time And Place To Pray

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Ray

Read Luke 9:28-36 About 20 years ago my wife, Joan,  was seriously injured in an automobile accident. Her rehabilitation process included exercising on a treadmill. I also used it, just to see what it was like. I quickly discovered that … Continue reading →

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Why We Need The Holy Spirit

Posted on January 12, 2016 by Ray

Read Acts 8:4-25 Simon the magician amazes and captivates the people of Samaria with his powerful magic. They call him “the Power of God…”. But along comes Philip. Performing miracles and signs in the name of Jesus. Healing people. Casting … Continue reading →

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Why Do We Need Church?

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Ray

Read Hebrews 10:19-25 How often have you heard someone say “I don’t have to go to church. I believe in God. I’m a good person. I can talk to God anywhere. So why should I go to church?” Maybe you’ve … Continue reading →

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God Has A Vision For You

Posted on July 14, 2015 by Ray

Read Ephesians 1:1-14 This scripture reading tells us that before God created anything or anyone, he had a vision of the ideal state of being for all that he was about to create. In this scripture God reveals what was … Continue reading →

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Peace, Purpose, and Power

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Ray

Thanks for visiting our web-site. We have also written an extensive reference – How to Study the Bible – which you can always access by clicking on the “Study Guide” tab above. You might also find it helpful to view web-sites which contain … Continue reading →

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