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"Be faithful until death and I will give you the crown of life."
(Rev. 14:12)
April brings with it the joy of Easter. The Lord of the Universe conquered death and sin through His sacrificial death and glorious resurrection! It is through His perseverance that we learn the true power of "keepin' on." His commitment to complete His mission makes it possible for all of us to complete ours. May we all be inspired to live as He lived, give as He gave, and persevere to His glorious return! -Jim Thomson,Editor
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Day to Day
Just Push
Posted: Apr 4, 2007 at 11:06 AM
Author: Unknown
Just Push
A man was sleeping one night in his cabin when suddenly his room filled with
light, and God appeared. The Lord told the man he had work for him to do, and
showed him a large rock in front of his cabin. The Lord explained that the man
was to push against the rock with all his might...
So, this the man did, day after day. For many years he toiled from sun up to
sundown, his shoulders set squarely against the cold, massive...
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Dealing with Illness
But You Look So Good!
Posted: Apr 2, 2007 at 6:43 PM
Author: Lisa Copen
But you look so good!"
"I can tell you must be feeling better. You look great!"
"I'm so glad you were able to come. Thank goodness you finally are getting some relief."
To a healthy person, none of these comments seem unusual or insincere. Our friends are simply trying to find the right thing to say. Of course, they really do believe that you must be feeling better or you wouldn't be out of bed. Those of us who are ill, however, understand th...
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Handling Loss
'Tis the Season to be Jolly?
Posted: Dec 24, 2006 at 12:42 AM
Author: Andrew Chamberlain
‘Tis the Season to be jolly?
Christmas is coming, of course. You can’t ignore it and it arrives with its own challenges and joys - whether you look forward to it or not.
In this series, one of the principles I have emphasised is the need for a bereaved person not to feel that they are required to act in a certain way, say certain things, and feel certain feelings. There is a very real sense in which the journey of grief is one that you mus...
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Relationships
Love More Imporant Than Rules
Posted: Apr 2, 2007 at 6:27 PM
Author: Angie Lewis
Love More Important Than Rules
No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us. (1 John 4:12 NIV)
Let us not miss out on the most important aspect of our relationship with those we love and those we should be loving. Are we so caught up with religious rules, regulations, and our neighbor’s faith that we cannot love others the way God wants? Isn’t love more important than rules? Are...
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Strong Families
Parenting Principles
Posted: Apr 6, 2007 at 3:45 PM
Author: Jim Thomson
I've been doing parenting workshops for many years. Working with parents is some of the most rewarding work that I do. More than one generation can be strengthened when Mom and Dad are helped to grow in this most important job.
I often tell parents, "Children are professionals, they do it for a living!" So we, as parents, have to be professional, too. By that I mean we need to continually be strengthening our knowledge and practice in th...
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From the Word
Living a Faithful Life
Posted: Apr 2, 2007 at 6:32 PM
Author: Pastor Rod Nichols
Living a Faithful Life
By Pastor Rod Nichols
“Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you the crown of life.” (Rev. 2:10)
In a vision, Jesus spoke the words of Revelation 2:10 to John. He instructed the believers to be faithful, even to the point of death. Here in the United States, we don’t have to be concerned about dying because of our faith. However, at that time in history and in some countries in our world, liv...
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Tears to Laughter
Hot Time in the Old Town
Posted: Apr 4, 2007 at 9:45 AM
Author: Linda Germain
It was one of those muggy summer evenings in the South USA. My granny’s old two-story house with high ceilings had turned into a good imitation of last winter’s steam radiator. The only place to even think about catching a breath of fresh air was outside.
Several inert relatives of different sizes seemed to be helplessly draped over metal or wood lawn chairs, on pallets on the grass, and on the mandatory squeaky porch swing. One small v...
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Media Reviews
Book Review: Elizabeth: A Holy Land Pilgrimage
Posted: Apr 2, 2007 at 8:09 PM
Author: Lisa M. Hendey
Book Review: Elizabeth: A Holy Land Pilgrimage By Lisa M. Hendey
Elizabeth: A Holy Land Pilgrimage
By Cheryl Dickow
Bezalel Books, Waterford, MI, 233 p $8.99
ISBN: 9780979225802 or 0979225809
Beth Gantry, Liz, Elizabeththe main character of Elizabeth: A Holy Land Pilgrimage is many things to many people. What seems unclear in the opening pages of this debut novel from established non-fiction author Cheryl Dickow is how Elizabeth wi...
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In the Workplace
A Land Flowing with Work and Money
Posted: Apr 7, 2007 at 1:19 PM
Author: Tim Vickers
Time for a change
Graduation is the inevitable end to student life. Most graduates are required to set aside the casual uniform of student life to don suits, skirts and ties. This reflects a much more far-reaching set of changes. The party is finally over and the time has come to contend with the adult world of work and career. Lifelong aspirations must be reassessed with a new note of realism. Student freedom has been removed and the graduat...
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In the Lead
Interview with Sandi Layne, Christian author & yo...
Posted: Apr 4, 2007 at 9:33 AM
Author: Tel Asiado
An Interview with Sandi Layne, writer, author and Christian youth leader.
By: Tel Asiado
Keepin' On "In the Lead" Columnist Tel Asiado recently interviewed Sandi Layne, writer, author and Christian youth leader. Sandi is active in youth ministry, homeschooling her children, and writing her novels. Her goal is to serve the Lord through the gifts He has given her, through whatever media He leads her.
Sandi's published Christian books...
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Current Events
Care and Health of our Veterans
Posted: Apr 2, 2007 at 6:34 PM
Author: Barry Fowler
Care and Health of our Veterans
After the deplorable conditions were discovered at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center an investigation was launched into the deficiencies with the health care of our veterans. The awful conditions the patients endured at this so-called premier facility of the Army helped the nation understand what our honored veterans and disabled veterans have to face. It also brought about an investigation into the Veteran...
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Financial Wisdom
Hope in the midst of hopelessness
Posted: Apr 2, 2007 at 6:49 PM
Author: Crown Financial Ministries
Hope in the midst of hopelessness
by Crown Financial Ministries
During the past decade in America, inflation has dropped steadily, unemployment numbers are the lowest of any 10-year period within the past century, and the stock market hit highs that were unimaginable two decades ago.
In other words, over the last 10 years we have experienced unrestricted economic prosperity—a decade in which deficits, debts, and interest payments appare...
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Poetry For The Soul
Intertwined
Posted: Apr 2, 2007 at 6:29 PM
Author: Laurie Glass
Regardless of what we face, we may find comfort as we maintain a close relationship with the Lord. As we become more like Him, we find strength and hope to persevere through whatever comes our way.
Intertwined
We’re walking hand in hand,
We journey side by side.
Hold nothing back,
No secrets keep,
You know me deep inside.
You always lead me on,
We never are apart,
But intertwined,
We walk as one,
Your presence fills my heart.
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The Final Word
The High School Reunion
Posted: Apr 6, 2007 at 3:56 PM
Author: Jim Thomson
A few years ago, I finally attended my high school re-union. A man I had not seen in more than twenty-five years said to me, “Do you remember the day in Jr. High when you dumped milk on your pants!!! I thought I would die!” I probably would still be embarrassed by that Jr. High fiasco if not for Miss Blackburn.
They say we are born with only two fears, falling and loud noises. We are not born afraid of what people will say or think of us. ...
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