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God’s love can be felt in even the worst of times.

Author Shelly Story
Type Christian Column  - Life
Posted Sunday, March 15, 2020

As the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks against the United States approaches, communities across the country are planning ways to honor those who died on that day. I think most of u ... Read Christian Column

Friendly Fire

Author Elizabeth Parker
Type Christian Article  - Relationships
Posted Thursday, February 13, 2020

Friendly fire is a military term which refers to the discharge of a weapon which results in death or injury among fellow soldiers or allies. Where friendly troops are mistakenly attacked in the belief ... Read Christian Article

Josprel's Articles Of Faith - Adam's Rib

Author Josprel (Joseph Perrello)
Type Christian Column  - Humor
Posted Thursday, February 13, 2020

"Being cheerful keeps you healthy. It is slow death to be gloomy all the time." (Proverbs 17:22: Good News Bible) (Humor by Josprel) Of course Adam had no previous experience with a woman ... Read Christian Column

God Has A Dream

Author Rita Sue Hanks
Type Christian Article  - Inspirational
Posted Thursday, February 13, 2020

I don't know about you, but I do a lot of dreaming and trying to figure life out. I think some might say this is a waste of time, "They" might say there are better things to do than to  read the bible ... Read Christian Article

What Piece Are You On The Chessboard?

Author Bro. Gary Bates
Type Christian Article  - Prophetic
Posted Thursday, February 13, 2020

As I was in Church service the word of the Lord came to me. I had been questioning the Lord on several things concerning the Church His Body and Bride. Lately there has been a lot of transition going ... Read Christian Article

Another Vacation in the Bank

Author Rev. James L. Snyder
Type Christian Column  - Christian Living
Posted Friday, June 21, 2019

The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage and I arrived home from our vacation late Tuesday afternoon. I’m not one for vacations, but this one was special. Our grandson who lives in Ohio was graduating ... Read Christian Column

Journey In His Presence - Issue #1

Author Yvonne Mullen
Type Christian Column  - Devotionals
Posted Friday, June 21, 2019

I don´t know why or how but I do know that it has been a long journey since my last writing in August of last year. I have been through the valleys and in the high places and I know God has been with ... Read Christian Column

One Man’s Joke Is Another Man’s Discount

Author Rev. James L. Snyder
Type Christian Article  - Christian Living
Posted Thursday, June 20, 2019

The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage and I were dining out at a very nice restaurant. We had been on the road for two days and were weary of travel. At least, I was. Nothing I hate more on a vaca ... Read Christian Article

Forgetting The Past

Author Cheryl Mariano
Type Christian Article  - Devotionals
Posted Thursday, June 20, 2019

Philippians 3:13b-14 ( NLT) I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which ... Read Christian Article

A Smile Is Both Contagious and Healthy Dr. James L. Snyder

Author Rev. James L. Snyder
Type Christian Article  - Christian Living
Posted Wednesday, June 19, 2019

My grandfather had a favorite saying that went something like this, “A frown is just a smile upside down.” Nobody could smile quite like my grandfather. He never waited for any reason to smile, he j ... Read Christian Article

Excuses

Author Cheryl Mariano
Type Christian Article  - Christian Living
Posted Wednesday, June 19, 2019

Luke 14:18-20 (NLT) But they all began making excuses. One said, "I have just bought a field and I must inspect it. Please excuse me." Another said, "I have just bought five pairs of oxen, and I wa ... Read Christian Article

Jesus, Lord of Life

Author Rita Sue Hanks
Type Christian Article  - Jesus Christ
Posted Wednesday, June 19, 2019

Lord Of Life And King Of Glory I’m looking deep into some things the word of God teaches our hearts about parenting and especially our responsibility as christian parents. This is a song that God ... Read Christian Article

“You’re Still God”

Author Cheryl Mariano
Type Christian Article  - Devotionals
Posted Wednesday, April 10, 2019

Job 1:21b (KJV) the Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord. Unbeknownst to Job, God’s faithful, trusting, and loving servant, he is about to receive a series of de ... Read Christian Article

I’m Really Enjoying My Naivety

Author Rev. James L. Snyder
Type Christian Column  - Christian Living
Posted Wednesday, April 10, 2019

Someone recently said to me, “You sure are naïve.” I’m not sure what the incident was about at the time, and I was a little bit hurt by that saying. What did he mean that I am naïve? I have been gi ... Read Christian Column

How to Live with a Veggie-Holic

Author Rev. James L. Snyder
Type Christian Article  - Christian Living
Posted Monday, November 19, 2018

Dr. James L. Snyder In our house, not many conflicts expose themselves. For the most part, it is a very quiet and serene home occupied by two lovebirds. I am not saying we are perfect. For we ... Read Christian Article

Jewel's Worth

Author Cheryl Mariano
Type Christian Article  - Devotionals
Posted Monday, November 19, 2018

Matthew 22:29 (KJV) Jesus answered and said unto them, (the Sadducees) Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God. The allegorical story of Jewel’s Worth is written on behalf of a ... Read Christian Article

Storms Expose Foundations

Author Rita Sue Hanks
Type Christian Article  - Bible Teaching
Posted Friday, November 16, 2018

Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. "Search me Oh God and know all of my heart. Try me and know every anxious thought. See if there be any wicked part, lead ... Read Christian Article

Out to Pastor - Slow Is Just the Way I Go

Author Rev. James L. Snyder
Type Christian Column  - Christian Living
Posted Friday, November 16, 2018

One of the main complaints in the Parsonage has to do with my procrastination. The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage often refers to me as, Sir Procrastinator, as if it was a bad thing. Anything t ... Read Christian Column

Tell Them

Author Cheryl Mariano
Type Christian Article  - Devotionals
Posted Friday, November 16, 2018

Jude23:a- — (KJV) of the fire; Andrae Crouch, the well known gospel singer and song writer, went home to be with the Lord in 2015. He wrote many songs. One of them was a song called “TELL THEM”. ... Read Christian Article

The Vine

Author Jerry Lee Kay Sr.
Type Christian Article  - Grace
Posted Friday, November 16, 2018

Was setting on my front porch today, drinking coffee. I live out in the country amongst a lot of large trees. Being a country boy, I love to plant stuff and I have a rather large front porch with pott ... Read Christian Article

Why Did I Ever Grow Up?

Author Rev. James L. Snyder
Type Christian Article  - Christian Living
Posted Monday, November 12, 2018

At times, I have to do some errands for the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage. It’s not that I like to do these errands, but I have learned this is one secret to getting along with her. The errand ... Read Christian Article

The Youth Of Old Age

Author Cheryl Mariano
Type Christian Article  - Devotionals
Posted Monday, November 12, 2018

Psalm 71:9 (KJV) Cast me not off in the time of old age; forsake me not when my strength faileth. Victor Hugo said, "40 is the old age of youth and 50 is the youth of old age." Our friend Juanit ... Read Christian Article

Not Forgotten

Author Janet Seever
Type Christian Article  - Devotionals
Posted Monday, October 29, 2018

August 2010 was a time when I had far more questions than answers. I was 65—retirement age—but still had no definite retirement plans for the time in the future when I would no longer be capable of wo ... Read Christian Article

I’m Dreaming of a Commercial Free World

Author Rev. James L. Snyder
Type Christian Column  - Christian Living
Posted Monday, October 29, 2018

It was one of those really busy weeks where there was hardly enough time to breathe. For myself, I was glad the week was over and I could relax for the evening. “What do you want for supper?” The G ... Read Christian Column

The Birthday Party

Author Cheryl Mariano
Type Christian Article  - Devotionals
Posted Monday, October 29, 2018

"Please will you ask her?" I pleaded with my older sister for the "umpteenth" time. Katrise lived next door. She was my older sister's best friend and was having her Sweet Sixteen birthday party in ... Read Christian Article

If This Is Autumn, What Was Summer?

Author Rev. James L. Snyder
Type Christian Column  - Christian Living
Posted Wednesday, October 24, 2018

I must confess that in the Parsonage there are times of confusion. It has nothing to do with age; it has everything to do with the human brain that is undernourished. The Gracious Mistress of the P ... Read Christian Column

When Christ Leads You To Share Your Story

Author Alyice Edrich
Type Christian Article  - Evangelism
Posted Wednesday, October 24, 2018

Have you ever opened your mouth and told a complete stranger something very personal, only to excuse yourself from the room to ask yourself, “What on earth did I tell her that for? She’s got to think ... Read Christian Article

Is It A Fragrance Or A Stench?

Author Rev. James L. Snyder
Type Christian Article  - Angels
Posted Tuesday, October 23, 2018

This past week I had to go to the mall. I know, I should know better, but I thought I could sneak in, get what I needed and sneak out again. So much for my thoughts. I wanted to purchase several ti ... Read Christian Article

Josprel’s Articles of Faith - The No-Fault Church

Author Josprel (Joseph Perrello)
Type Christian Column  - Bible Teaching
Posted Tuesday, October 23, 2018

The city of Smyrna, situated in Asia Minor (modern Turkey) was among the most prosperous cities in the Roman province of Asia. Presumably, the city was evangelized through Paul's missionary efforts at ... Read Christian Column

The Holy Of Holies

Author Cheryl Mariano
Type Christian Article  - Devotionals
Posted Tuesday, October 23, 2018

Hebrews 10:19 (KJV) Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus. I was typing a message of consolation to a fellow believer on my cell phone. Was just ... Read Christian Article

My Trip To The Potter’s House

Author Cheryl Mariano
Type Christian Article  - Devotionals
Posted Tuesday, October 23, 2018

Jeremiah 18:1-4 KJV The word which came to Jeremiah from the Lord, saying, Arise and go down to the potter's house, and there I will cause thee to hear my words. Then I went down to the potter's hous ... Read Christian Article

Home Has Never Been Sweeter

Author Rev. James L. Snyder
Type Christian Article  - Christian Living
Posted Monday, October 8, 2018

If the good Lord ever intended me to travel as much as I have been traveling, I'm sure He would have given me wings. I like the idea of traveling; it is the actual traveling that gets me. The only goo ... Read Christian Article

“Can I Get an Amen?”

Author Rev. James L. Snyder
Type Christian Article  - Angels
Posted Sunday, September 30, 2018

An interesting aspect to people is there proclivity toward hypocrisy. By that I mean we say one thing but we really do not mean it or it does not really apply to us personally. I was complaining ab ... Read Christian Article

“I Kept My Promise Didn’t I?”

Author Cheryl Mariano
Type Christian Article  - Loss
Posted Sunday, September 30, 2018

John 14:18 (KJV) I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. Friday June 14, 2002 our grandson was born. He was premature and had many complications. He died two days later, Sunday, ... Read Christian Article

Masks

Author Cheryl Mariano
Type Christian Article  - Forgiveness
Posted Tuesday, August 21, 2018

l Timothy 1:15 (KJV) This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief. I'm not proud to say it, but I can kind ... Read Christian Article

If It Wasn’t for Bad Luck

Author Rev. James L. Snyder
Type Christian Article  - Life
Posted Tuesday, August 21, 2018

I am not the kind of person that dabbles in luck. [Knock on wood.] When something looks like a good gamble to me, I run from it as fast as I can. If it looks too good to be true, believe me, it probab ... Read Christian Article

War on the Saints

Author Reginald Lee
Type Christian Article  - Christian Living
Posted Friday, August 4, 2017

Daniel 7:15-22 we began our study looking at Daniel who is gifted in dreams and visions. This gift is a vehicle of expressing divine truth as well as things to come. The Prophet asked God for and inte ... Read Christian Article

As Summers Go, This One Is Going

Author Rev. James L. Snyder
Type Christian Article  - God's Love
Posted Friday, August 4, 2017

Just the other day the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage was complaining about the weather. "It's so hot outside, I can hardly stand it." I could not resist saying, "Well, why don't you sit down." ... Read Christian Article

To Stink, or Not to Stink, That is the Question

Author Rev. James L. Snyder
Type Christian Article  - Christian Living
Posted Friday, June 23, 2017

There are all kinds of questions in this world of ours. Most are rather annoying. It would not surprise me in the least if there were a gang of hooligans somewhere hired to make up silly questions. If ... Read Christian Article

Hog-pen Experience

Author Reginald Lee
Type Christian Article  - Evangelism
Posted Thursday, July 14, 2016

This is a subject that the spirit of the Lord gave to me. This is my testimony, and experience that I have had with the Lord, that was very unique in that the fruit of the suffering that came out of t ... Read Christian Article

A View from Life’s Mast

Author Tim Johnson
Type Christian Poetry  - Life
Posted Wednesday, April 2, 2014

LORD, let not frustrations cloud my eyes, that I see only the gathering storm. Let me rather to dwell on Your sunlight to tell, that guides me assured through the world and it ... Read Christian Poetry

If You Don't Like The Message, Don't Kill The Messenger

Author Elizabeth Parker
Type Christian Article  - Christian Living
Posted Wednesday, April 2, 2014

Justin Martyr, beheaded for the faith in A.D. 165 said, "The more we are persecuted, the more do others in ever increasing numbers embrace the faith and become worshippers of God through the name of J ... Read Christian Article

Unseen Chains

Author Elizabeth Parker
Type Christian Article  - Holy Spirit
Posted Wednesday, April 2, 2014

I once heard someone tell a story about their dog, a dog named Honey, a faithful and loyal companion, though of dubious parentage and limited intelligence. But Honey had one major character flaw. She ... Read Christian Article

Out To Pastor - Where have all the men in white hats gone?

Author Rev. James L. Snyder
Type Christian Column  - Christian Living
Posted Wednesday, April 2, 2014

When I was growing up you could always tell who the good men were by the white hats they wore. Bad men always wore black hats. That made it rather convenient for those of us who were watching so we kn ... Read Christian Column

Altar of Prayer

Author Jason Kirk Bartley
Type Christian Poetry  - Jesus Christ
Posted Wednesday, April 2, 2014

Today, Lord, have I felt a mighty presence. How unworthy am I to bare such a name? You keep my every footstep from falling, and still love and comfort me all the same. ... Read Christian Poetry

From Above He Came

Author Tisungane Mwenyenkulu
Type Christian Poetry  - Jesus Christ
Posted Wednesday, February 26, 2014

From above He came The Word manifesting in flesh Exposing the Almighty’s unfathomable secret That man can dwell with GOD From above He came For the sick He descended The publicans and sinners ... Read Christian Poetry

Stop Pumping Them Up

Author Elizabeth Parker
Type Christian Article  - Relationships
Posted Wednesday, February 26, 2014

I see this problem oh too often! People who have a tendency to raise other people up, they put them on pedestals. They raise them high above anyone else. Maybe it's because they have an extraordinary ... Read Christian Article

Taking The Promised

Author Elizabeth Parker
Type Christian Article  - Faith
Posted Wednesday, February 26, 2014

God is looking for a Joshua and Caleb, men and women who will step up to the plate and say…yes there are giants, yes there are mountains high, yes there are valleys low but yes…I will go! When I can’t ... Read Christian Article

A Journey

Author Rita Sue Hanks
Type Christian Article  - Christian Living
Posted Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Quite a few years back I was desperate for love and comfort. Then one day I heard his soft and tender call. My heart said "Yes, Lord" and I started down the road with Him to a new and better place. Fo ... Read Christian Article

The Weaver

Author Jerry Lee Kay Sr.
Type Christian Article  - Holy Spirit
Posted Wednesday, February 26, 2014

I am Shepherd of dark hills late and soon, woo’er of souls, baptizer of desire. My heart is full, flourishing wi’ love. I am strength, I am wisdom, I am manna, I am shield, I am the river of life. ... Read Christian Article

Victory Up on High

Author Jason Kirk Bartley
Type Christian Poetry  - Christian Living
Posted Wednesday, February 26, 2014

I walk the straight and narrow, His gift dwells in me, Not I that walks, but Christ set me free. He's calling me home to eternity on high. Many will follow Some will believe ... Read Christian Poetry

Come Holy Spirit

Author Jason Kirk Bartley
Type Christian Poetry  - Holy Spirit
Posted Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Come, Holy Spirit I need thee. Come, Holy Spirit I pray. Holy Spirit be my guide through this darkness. I even need you to see in the day. Come, Holy Spirit I need thee. Come, Ho ... Read Christian Poetry

God Bless America!

Author Jason Kirk Bartley
Type Christian Poetry  - Inspirational
Posted Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Very wise, but hated of fools. My God, My God, no longer in the schools. Our Founding Fathers knew who to turn, We need to turn back our clocks from them we can learn. Put God ... Read Christian Poetry

ON THE ROAD

Author Tisungane Mwenyenkulu
Type Christian Poetry  - Christian Living
Posted Tuesday, January 14, 2014

On the road Laden with the load Weary and teary to trod Stuck on the earthly clod Our gait being broad With feet dragging on the road Precariously wallowing with a ... Read Christian Poetry

I Don't Go to Church

Author Tim Johnson
Type Christian Article  - Christian Living
Posted Tuesday, January 14, 2014

I don’t go to church……all “going to church” involves is walking or driving to some tax exempt property and entering the building. On the LORD’s Day and at other times, however, I do seek to gather wit ... Read Christian Article

LORD, LET THERE BE DUST ON MY BIBLE

Author Tim Johnson
Type Christian Poetry  - Christian Living
Posted Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Lord, let there be dust on my Bible, but not where it laid on a shelf in neglect. The dust of life’s road, where faith’s seeds been sewed, as I sought to carry it as you would direc ... Read Christian Poetry

Christmas in Not a Pagan and it is Biblical!

Author Shaila D Touchton
Type Christian Article  - Christmas
Posted Tuesday, January 14, 2014

1. Celebration of Jesus' birth on the 25th of December is not idolatry: There are many Christians who do not celebrate Christmas even opposed to such celebrations just like those religious crowd durin ... Read Christian Article

Jesus Has Left the Building

Author Elizabeth Parker
Type Christian Article  - Holy Spirit
Posted Sunday, January 12, 2014

“Nevertheless I tell you the truth. It is expedient for you that I go away, for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send Him unto you.” John 16:7 The ou ... Read Christian Article

Where Angels Walk - Jan 13 Story Time

Author Joan Wester Anderson
Type Christian Column  - Angels
Posted Sunday, January 12, 2014

Hello, friends. Today a little child will lead them. (And do stay warm :) "Of course I didn't see anyone, but the feeling that you get when you know they are near...." Heidi Taylor runs out of w ... Read Christian Column

Run The Race To Win

Author Rita Sue Hanks
Type Christian Article  - Overcoming Struggles
Posted Sunday, January 12, 2014

Beloved, I'm one who wants to say that my labor has not been in vain in the Lord, are you? I want to win the race I've set out on. And I know that only through obedience to the scriptures can we do th ... Read Christian Article

A Grandfather’s Stand on the Father Christmas Hullabaloo

Author Rev. James L. Snyder
Type Christian Column  - Holidays
Posted Tuesday, December 24, 2013

During this time of the year, a certain controversy raises its ugly red-scarfed head. Year after year, this hullabaloo continues and nobody has taken the initiative to deal with this holiday wrangling ... Read Christian Column

ONE WITH GOD IN SPIRIT

Author Tisungane Mwenyenkulu
Type Christian Poetry  - Christian Living
Posted Tuesday, December 10, 2013

I left his ways Lost in the ways of this world Thinking am safe without HIM HE who gives life In the pleasures of this world I thought I was enjoying Despising his ... Read Christian Poetry

The Thief

Author Tisungane Mwenyenkulu
Type Christian Poetry  - Temptation
Posted Tuesday, December 10, 2013

The fruits of this world, So sweet and delicious. In them, the thief has put a bait Just to catch you in his horrendous fantasy. If you tread carelessly, You will get lo ... Read Christian Poetry

The Secret Longings of Christmas

Author Ruth Wood
Type Christian Article  - Christmas
Posted Tuesday, December 10, 2013

“Bah Humbug!” you say. “I love Jesus, but you can have these commercial Christmases.” For a long time the increasing secularization of Christmas, the distortion and even outright rejection of the ... Read Christian Article

Religious and lost!

Author Shaila D Touchton
Type Christian Article  - Christian Living
Posted Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Many people think that just by going and belonging to some church, by mere confession of Jesus Christ as their saviour is enough, being a good person, doing religious things, etc are saved and is eno ... Read Christian Article

Lament Of Joy

Author Tim Johnson
Type Christian Poetry  - Loss
Posted Tuesday, December 10, 2013

The mortal is bound but so long to existence, till there comes a time that time overtakes health. Then the soul in its nurture, shall know uncountable future, moth and rust sh ... Read Christian Poetry

Under The Tree

Author Tisungane Mwenyenkulu
Type Christian Poetry  - Christian Living
Posted Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Under the tree Scratching on my clay tablet Pouring out my mind Emptying my chest Coining righteous poems Under the tree That tree of life Roots so deep in Christ Firmly g ... Read Christian Poetry

Woman Sit Down And Be Quiet

Author Elizabeth Parker
Type Christian Article  - Women in Ministry
Posted Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Do you want to know my view on a woman’s role in the church and how I understand the “limiting passages” that seem to restrict their functioning? I’m really not interested in adding more noise to t ... Read Christian Article

New Sheriff

Author Jason Kirk Bartley
Type Christian Poetry  - Faith
Posted Tuesday, December 10, 2013

When we trust in the Lord with all our might. We'll find we have a little more fight. Mountains will fall before our sight. When we trust in the Lord with all our might. When we trust in the Lo ... Read Christian Poetry

The Preacher Came

Author Jason Kirk Bartley
Type Christian Poetry  - Church
Posted Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Though he didn't say a word, a solemn peace was rather heard. The fire didn't fall, but the preacher came. No room at the altars today, nothing left for him to say. Only son ... Read Christian Poetry

Woman Sit Down And Be Quiet

Author Elizabeth Parker
Type Christian Article  - Women in Ministry
Posted Monday, November 25, 2013

Do you want to know my view on a woman’s role in the church and how I understand the “limiting passages” that seem to restrict their functioning? I’m really not interested in adding more noise to t ... Read Christian Article

If Indeed A Tear Must Be Shed

Author Tim Johnson
Type Christian Poetry  - Loss
Posted Monday, November 25, 2013

If indeed a tear must be shed; not the bitter tear, but the better instead. For the bitter tear is for a want unfulfilled, while the better is a tear for a life as GOD willed. The bitter ... Read Christian Poetry

I'll Not Bow Down

Author Joseph Kubiak
Type Christian Poetry  - Inspirational
Posted Monday, November 25, 2013

I'll not bow down, never forsake, Not to your idols, no friends I'll make. though I venture to and thro, In this world, Never my home. I'll not bow down. There's only one ... Read Christian Poetry

Where I Belong

Author Jason Kirk Bartley
Type Christian Poetry  - Relationships
Posted Monday, November 25, 2013

Where I belong, Lord, where I belong... Song on my heart, Lord... Singing your song. Right in your presence, Happy will I be, Ne'er understanding, down at your feet. Where ... Read Christian Poetry

Unseen Eye

Author Elizabeth Parker
Type Christian Poetry  - Christian Living
Posted Monday, November 25, 2013

There's an unseen Eye That watches me There's nothing I can do That He don't see Things in my heart Known only to me Are not hidden from Him Cause He can see Deep into my soul ... Read Christian Poetry

Out To Pastor - ‘Tis the Season to Stuff Myself like a Turkey and Get Away with It

Author Rev. James L. Snyder
Type Christian Column  - Thanksgiving
Posted Monday, November 25, 2013

Now that summer is out of the way and the holiday season has begun, I can throw out the kitchen window all of those diet restrictions introduced by the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage. After all, t ... Read Christian Column

Living Public Lives

Author Edmond Ng
Type Christian Article  - Devotionals
Posted Monday, November 25, 2013

So when you give to the poor, do not sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, so that they may be honored by men. Truly I say to you, they have their rewa ... Read Christian Article

Out To Pastor - Let the holiday season begin

Author Rev. James L. Snyder
Type Christian Column  - Holidays
Posted Monday, November 25, 2013

This is the time of the year holidays get into full steam. It begins with Halloween when people put on a scary face and ends with New Year’s day when people put on a new face. I could never figure out ... Read Christian Column

Heart Surgery

Author Rita Sue Hanks
Type Christian Article  - Overcoming Struggles
Posted Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Ezekiel 11:19 And I will give them one heart, and I will put a new spirit within you; and I will take the stony heart out of their flesh, and will give them an heart of flesh: Lately I've been busy ... Read Christian Article

The Virtue of the Walking Dead

Author Tisungane Mwenyenkulu
Type Christian Poetry  - Christian Living
Posted Tuesday, October 15, 2013

The virtue of the walking dead A heart as poor as a church mouse Living a life in poverty A spirit in rags Lacking and wanting in Christ The virtue of the walking dead An ep ... Read Christian Poetry

Thankful

Author Jason Kirk Bartley
Type Christian Poetry  - Inspirational
Posted Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Thankful, Lord, can't say enough. You've showered me with your blessings, Captivated me with your love. I just want to serve you, If its a crime, lock me away. Serving ... Read Christian Poetry

Hold On

Author Jason Kirk Bartley
Type Christian Poetry  - Christian Living
Posted Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Hang on, my child, victory line's in sight. Checkered flag's awaving. Run with all your might. Don't get caught napping now. Don't lose your fight. Run, my child. Run with all ... Read Christian Poetry

Lord, You Gave Me A Small Mountian Cabin

Author Tim Johnson
Type Christian Poetry  - Inspirational
Posted Thursday, October 10, 2013

Lord, you gave me a small mountain cabin, right by the trailhead and a cool rushing stream, where I can contemplate all of your wonder, a place where I can just sit and dream; ... Read Christian Poetry

My Eyes Are On You

Author Jason Kirk Bartley
Type Christian Poetry  - Christian Living
Posted Thursday, September 12, 2013

My eyes are on you, nothing else will suffice. Nothing in this world has paid my price. My eyes are on you, guide me, lead me on. My heart's desire, to be just like you. ... Read Christian Poetry

Done Gone Home

Author Tim Johnson
Type Christian Poetry  - Loss
Posted Thursday, September 12, 2013

Friends and kinfolk, I ain’t here, I done gone home, be certain. No more trials or test, I come into my rest; no more pain or hurtin’. Weep then a season, if you must, but let ... Read Christian Poetry

Well Springing

Author Jason Kirk Bartley
Type Christian Poetry  - Love
Posted Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Draw nigh to me, O' Father, I yearn for that Holy water. Well springing forth. My soul is athirst. Thank you, Lord, for this Living water. To thirst not again, in the battl ... Read Christian Poetry

MY WISH

Author Tisungane Mwenyenkulu
Type Christian Poetry  - Christian Living
Posted Tuesday, August 27, 2013

How i wish In this skirmish Christ Jesus be my fetish The one without blemish Void of blandish Humble not snobbish ... Read Christian Poetry

LIVING A GOURMET'S DREAM

Author Tisungane Mwenyenkulu
Type Christian Poetry  - Christian Living
Posted Tuesday, August 27, 2013

A glutton that Iam Proud and unashamed Resilient and persistent Always belly full The truth being my satisfaction A real scripture's epicurean Gospel's gastronome ... Read Christian Poetry

AS LONG AS THERE’S MUSIC

Author Tim Johnson
Type Christian Poetry  - Inspirational
Posted Tuesday, August 27, 2013

One more string to strum on the guitar, The poor ol’ harmonica gets one more breath; The pen gets to write one more humble lyric, As long as there’s music, there’s no si ... Read Christian Poetry

Songs Of The Bridehood - Part 6

Author Jerry Lee Kay Sr.
Type Christian Article  - God
Posted Tuesday, August 27, 2013

I Am Spirit. I Am the breath of life. I Am He that breathed upon the seas. I Am the mysteries of time. I Am that I Am. I Am the wind that bloweth where I listeth. I Am the singer of the song. I A ... Read Christian Article

He Draws Us Nigh

Author Jason Kirk Bartley
Type Christian Poetry  - Christian Living
Posted Tuesday, August 27, 2013

He draws us nigh when we get real close. I feel His presence in the Holy Ghost. His precious blood's atoning, Heavenly host. He draws us nigh when we get real close. Like a M ... Read Christian Poetry

Too Soon

Author Tim Johnson
Type Christian Poetry  - Life
Posted Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Too soon the time has passed away, and we would call it wasted, For we care more for things untried, than what by faith, we’ve tasted. No more adventure to be had, roads untried mean more than ... Read Christian Poetry

Destiny’s Pride

Author Sharon Jones
Type Christian Press Release  - New Book
Posted Monday, August 5, 2013

Can a lack of maturity cause you your destiny? Can an issue of pride cause you to make wrong decision? Destiny finds the answers through her life experience. In! Destiny’s Pride On June 23, 20 ... Read Christian Press Release

Surely

Author Tisungane Mwenyenkulu
Type Christian Poetry  - Inspirational
Posted Monday, August 5, 2013

Lest the people be ensnared Freedom be hidden Surely, trouble will follow suit Lest the day be darkened Light be deprived Surely, there will be chaos Lest righteousness be ch ... Read Christian Poetry

Message to God

Author Jason Kirk Bartley
Type Christian Poetry  - Prayer
Posted Monday, August 5, 2013

God cares what I have to say. He heeds my every prayer. I listen to what he'll say. He will meet me there. His ears are opened wide, every word I have to say. He knows my he ... Read Christian Poetry

Expanding our Riches

Author Edmond Ng
Type Christian Article  - Devotionals
Posted Monday, August 5, 2013

Then he said, 'This is what I will do: I will tear down my barns and build larger ones, and there I will store all my grain and my goods. (Luke 12:18 NAS) When a Canadian business decided it was ti ... Read Christian Article

Can't See The Sunshine

Author Tim Johnson
Type Christian Poetry  - Life
Posted Monday, August 5, 2013

Can’t see the sunshine for findin’ the rain, And all of the questions that we just can’t explain; Frustration of questions where faith ain’t allowed, Frustration that only dar ... Read Christian Poetry

My Idol

Author Jason Kirk Bartley
Type Christian Poetry  - Jesus Christ
Posted Thursday, August 1, 2013

No one is better than my Idol I cling to. This Idol I hold onto, The one that I sing to. He rests in my heart, a lullaby on a restless night. Slighted by men, to me, out of sigh ... Read Christian Poetry

What made Jesus—Jesus.

Author Tim Johnson
Type Christian Article  - Jesus Christ
Posted Thursday, August 1, 2013

Could any of us---fully human—spend three years in an itinerant and homeless manner---proclaiming a message that our intended audience for the most part ignored while being constantly confronted by ... Read Christian Article

Surrender

Author Tisungane Mwenyenkulu
Type Christian Poetry  - Repentance
Posted Thursday, August 1, 2013

Surrender unto the LORD Lay down your burdens Sanctify yourself Atone for your indulgences Weep remorsefully Regrettably scorching the past Taking no pride in it Tears of contri ... Read Christian Poetry

Heaven Ain't Got No Kind Of Fences

Author Tim Johnson
Type Christian Poetry  - Salvation
Posted Thursday, August 1, 2013

Heaven ain’t got no kind of fences, No barb wire, chain link, split rail or picket. You only need Grace and Salvation to get in, Ain’t no one waitin’ to punch your ticket. ... Read Christian Poetry

Panic Not

Author Tisungane Mwenyenkulu
Type Christian Poetry  - Christian Living
Posted Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Panic not sister Tread intrepidly on hostile grounds Audaciously rebuking the ancient serpent Jesus being the guide A truthful way to life The undying light at the tunnel's end ... Read Christian Poetry

Unmasking The Mask

Author Elizabeth Parker
Type Christian Article  - Overcoming Struggles
Posted Wednesday, July 24, 2013

“Love takes off the mask that we fear we can't live without and know we cannot live within. “ James Baldwin So many people today live behind a mask. Take the internet for example, do we really know ... Read Christian Article

Rock Bottom

Author Jason Kirk Bartley
Type Christian Poetry  - Faith
Posted Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Thought I was beyond repair, no one else had taken the time to care, Tears would flow in rivers of despair, Couldn't find myself anywhere, Rock bottom, Not the funnest place to b ... Read Christian Poetry

Lord, Use Me

Author Jason Kirk Bartley
Type Christian Poetry  - Christian Living
Posted Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Use me, Lord. Let me be your hands, your feet. Let your love radiate through me to everyone we meet. Be that light on a hillside, far, far away. Convicting the wicked, soften ... Read Christian Poetry

We Are the Church

Author Jason Kirk Bartley
Type Christian Poetry  - Christian Living
Posted Wednesday, July 24, 2013

We are the Lord's hands, pierced for our fall, Christ's feet that were nailed to the cross to save us all. We're the Lord's cries that could be heard in that still night air. ... Read Christian Poetry

My Whole New World - Personal Testimony

Author Rita Sue Hanks
Type Christian Article  - Personal Testimony
Posted Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Quite a few years back God sent me a prophetic promise that I would experience a "Whole New World" I was very young in the Lord and I was so excited! At the time of the promise of New Worlds I thought ... Read Christian Article

Apprehend the Victorious Life In Christ

Author Rita Sue Hanks
Type Christian Article  - Prayer
Posted Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Apprehend the Victorious Life In Christ... These few thoughts are some brief lessons I'm learning on prayer. It is imperative that we realize that skillful prayer is our eternal lifeline. It is th ... Read Christian Article

LET FAITH BE YOUR LIFE’S PILLOW

Author Tim Johnson
Type Christian Poetry  - Faith
Posted Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Let faith be your life’s pillow, let worry not take that stead; a big pile of fret just ain’t gonna get not one bit of rest for a world weary head. And rather than life and its’ blank ... Read Christian Poetry

BEYOND HEAVEN’S GATES

Author Tim Johnson
Type Christian Poetry  - Heaven
Posted Wednesday, July 24, 2013

As I walk through my life’s screen door, let me by faith know just what awaits. Though here humbly I dwell, let me live to tell, eternity’s there beyond Heaven’s gates. Frustratio ... Read Christian Poetry

Angels Speak to Me - A New Age for Mankind

Author Dennis Wayne Schroll
Type Christian Press Release  - New Book
Posted Friday, June 21, 2013

Follow the author as angels inspire him to meet life with confidence after his father dies in an airplane crash. He feels abandoned when his mother remarries. Dennis nearly dies several times and ange ... Read Christian Press Release

On My Own

Author Jason Kirk Bartley
Type Christian Poetry  - Forgiveness
Posted Friday, June 21, 2013

I did the thinking, it seemed so small, my God. How big it became, like Jonah and the whale it engulfed me. I kept working and working, the hole kept getting deeper and deeper. ... Read Christian Poetry

Let Me Abide

Author Jason Kirk Bartley
Type Christian Article  - Faith
Posted Friday, June 21, 2013

My mind made up, no looking back now, there's no edifying back there anyhow. Turn it over to Jesus, my life I owe to him. He's the air that I breathe, the words that I speak. Lord ... Read Christian Article

Out To Pastor - Go Ahead - Make Dad's Day

Author Rev. James L. Snyder
Type Christian Column  - Holidays
Posted Friday, June 21, 2013

Throughout the year, many days of celebration are tucked capriciously into the calendar. So much so, it is hard to find any day of the year where something or someone is not being observed, which has ... Read Christian Column

The Beautiful Love of Jesus

Author Elizabeth Parker
Type Christian Article  - Love
Posted Friday, June 21, 2013

I love Jesus! Jesus loves me! Jesus loves you! When we think about the love of Jesus we are drawn to Him like iron to the magnet/like flies to honey. In these last days, there has never been a tim ... Read Christian Article

The Best Home-Based Christian Business Opportunity in Existence!

Author TheChristianDude
Type Christian Press Release  - Announcement
Posted Monday, June 10, 2013

TheChristianDude.com is a phenomenal new Christian home business website that launched on June 1st, 2013. The creator, Scott Hess, is referred to online as "TheChristianDude". He spent years in tradit ... Read Christian Press Release

The Last Days

Author Jason Kirk Bartley
Type Christian Poetry  - Heaven
Posted Monday, June 10, 2013

These are the last days, don't be lulled into a slumber, awaken church, wipe your eyes. These are the last days, wars and rumours of wars, Where shall the eagles be gathered t ... Read Christian Poetry

LORD, MY GOD

Author Tisungane Mwenyenkulu
Type Christian Poetry  - God
Posted Thursday, June 6, 2013

LORD, my God How wonderful you are! How mighty you are! Through your might you parted the red sea for me Making the impossible to become possible Creating a path for me An esca ... Read Christian Poetry

Character: Living By Love in an Unloved World

Author Kayode Eleyinte
Type Christian Article  - Christian Living
Posted Thursday, June 6, 2013

The bane of our society is character. From the family unit to the society at large. There is a huge need of men and women of character. Look at the our world and you see men of talent with great ch ... Read Christian Article

And They Call Him John Of Patmos

Author Tisungane Mwenyenkulu
Type Christian Poetry  - Revelation
Posted Thursday, June 6, 2013

Patmos, the island, Confined he was But never was his revelation True and faithful Unsealing the things that were, are and will be Alerting us to be alert Prepared and well arr ... Read Christian Poetry

From The Bottom Of My Rhymes

Author Tisungane Mwenyenkulu
Type Christian Poetry  - Salvation
Posted Thursday, June 6, 2013

From the bottom of my rhymes There lies my heart Intertwined with artistic thirst Desiring to explode Spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ Spreading it like the wildest bush fire ... Read Christian Poetry

King of My Heart

Author Jason Kirk Bartley
Type Christian Poetry  - Heaven
Posted Tuesday, June 4, 2013

King of my heart, sit on your throne. Rule me, my king. Make me your own. My thoughts stand in awe, as you reign in command. You're the King of my heart. United we stand. ... Read Christian Poetry

A HYMN OF MY HEART

Author Tisungane Mwenyenkulu
Type Christian Poetry  - Worship
Posted Tuesday, June 4, 2013

I have been searching I have been wandering Trying to compose a hymn A hymn of my heart A hymn for the lord A hymn for Jesus Christ I never knew That I have a gift A gift ... Read Christian Poetry

GOD’S TIME

Author Tisungane Mwenyenkulu
Type Christian Poetry  - Time
Posted Tuesday, June 4, 2013

God’s time is the best time. Endless is his time. Ever living is his time. His time is prime. Living his time, is not a waste of time. Feasting his word is a fruit of his time. ... Read Christian Poetry

Resurrected Christ in Me

Author Sylvia Huffnagle
Type Christian Press Release  - New Book
Posted Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Sylvia Huffnagle Has Published her ninth book called Resurrected Christ in Me. Resurrected Christ in me is exactly what the book is about. The book is the product of the journal that I kept over thi ... Read Christian Press Release

Like Did Joseph

Author Tisungane Mwenyenkulu
Type Christian Poetry  - Freedom
Posted Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Like did Joseph, I will free From sin I will run Escaping from immorality Like did Joseph, the LORD I will trust For he favors me, even when am in captivity, in the land of Eg ... Read Christian Poetry

How Can I Stand

Author Jason Kirk Bartley
Type Christian Poetry  - Christian Living
Posted Tuesday, May 28, 2013

How can I stand, without you so near? Your power at my fingertips, You make it clear. How can I stand, without you to guide? Your my shining light, stay by my side. How can ... Read Christian Poetry

PARTY

Author Tisungane Mwenyenkulu
Type Christian Poetry  - Heaven
Posted Wednesday, May 22, 2013

There will be ululation and jubilation Shouts of joy and victory will accompany this celebration A party that has never been seen before A party of praising and worshipping We wi ... Read Christian Poetry

While There's Day

Author Jason Kirk Bartley
Type Christian Article  - Christian Living
Posted Wednesday, May 22, 2013

While there's day, I'll keep myself in fervent prayer. Asking for God's cleansing power, Cleanse me by thy Word, Give me a Holy shower. While there's day, I'll totally examin ... Read Christian Article

The LORD’S Agenda

Author Tisungane Mwenyenkulu
Type Christian Poetry  - Overcoming Struggles
Posted Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Mouth agape Bamboozled Through storms, alas no wrecks In the mystery, the ship sails Emerging from troubled waters Waters contaminated with iniquities The gist of eternal death ... Read Christian Poetry

Dozen Roses

Author Jason Kirk Bartley
Type Christian Poetry  - Family
Posted Friday, May 10, 2013

I bought a dozen roses, petunias will not do. They're as red as Jesus's blood. Purple paper for royalty draped around them. Bought them for a steal. You'll not believe where I found them. Th ... Read Christian Poetry

Fisher of Men

Author Jason Kirk Bartley
Type Christian Poetry  - Jesus Christ
Posted Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Come, follow me, Son. Don't you run, I'll make you a promise or two. I've no money, I've no gold, that I can give to you. So, grab onto what you have, grasp it and not let go. ... Read Christian Poetry

Oliver Emmanuel's Video

Author Shaila D Touchton
Type Christian Article  - Praise
Posted Tuesday, April 30, 2013

My Son battled a lot for his life for long days in NICU and Hospital. Every medical report was normal regarding me and my baby Oliver Emmanuel Touchton till the end. I was suppose to deliver the baby ... Read Christian Article

Alabaster Box Worship

Author Elizabeth Parker
Type Christian Article  - Worship
Posted Tuesday, April 30, 2013

"The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, Thou wilt not despise." Psalm 51:17 "If He hears that cracking tinkle when you break your alabaster box of personal ... Read Christian Article

The Bride

Author Jason Kirk Bartley
Type Christian Poetry  - Church
Posted Tuesday, April 30, 2013

She's been taken. She's been taken. Her beauty was fair, Garments made white, look at her hair. Adorned for her journey, everything was in place, eyes were fixated on Jesus, a ... Read Christian Poetry

The Living Word

Author Jason Kirk Bartley
Type Christian Poetry  - Inspirational
Posted Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Crack open the power, how it rains down from above. Established before the foundations of the world, with his Holy love. It became flesh and dwelt among us. Bread of Life, Wo ... Read Christian Poetry

Children of the Cross

Author Jason Kirk Bartley
Type Christian Poetry  - Christian Living
Posted Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Aches and pains, a sign of growing up, He has cleansed us all in His own precious blood. Nothing too big, yet, nothing so small. tortured at Calvary, He gave us His all. As we l ... Read Christian Poetry

The Whisper of His Name

Author Elizabeth Parker
Type Christian Poetry  - Jesus Christ
Posted Tuesday, April 30, 2013

On a cross fashioned from a tree They hung my Love and took Him from me My heart breaks at the look in His eyes Stop! Don't do this! Don't make Him die Don't take Him from me, don't ... Read Christian Poetry

Speak to me, Lord

Author Jason Kirk Bartley
Type Christian Article  - Jesus Christ
Posted Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Speak to me, Lord. I'm your chosen vessel, from the foundation of the land. I'm your choice. Speak to me, Lord. Whisper in my ear, Holy Spirit overflowing in my heart, I long ... Read Christian Article

Abba, Father

Author Jason Kirk Bartley
Type Christian Poetry  - God
Posted Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Father, just a little tighter, I'll read your Holy Word more, I'll pray without ceasing, not skip any service, forward on my knees. just a little tighter, Abba Father, Closer to yo ... Read Christian Poetry

I Am The I AM

Author Elizabeth Parker
Type Christian Article  - God
Posted Wednesday, April 10, 2013

In Exodus 3:14 God replied to Moses, "I AM WHO I AM. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: I AM has sent me to you." The I AM, the Creator of the universe, the most Holy God, the Alpha and ... Read Christian Article

God's Learning Curve

Author Rita Sue Hanks
Type Christian Article  - Bible Teaching
Posted Wednesday, April 10, 2013

We Learn As We Go We're called to be disciples of Christ! Isn't that exciting and amazing? So true, it is, but on the way to the adventure we have need of some schooling. In order to reach our full ... Read Christian Article

This Is Only Friday

Author Elizabeth Parker
Type Christian Article  - Sacrifice
Posted Tuesday, April 2, 2013

David said, "I will not offer to the Lord that which cost me nothing". David realized that for his offering to be a sacrifice it had to cost him something, he had to give up something. I want my prais ... Read Christian Article

I’ve got Easter on my mind

Author Rev. James L. Snyder
Type Christian Column  - Holidays
Posted Tuesday, April 2, 2013

I am not one to boast, at least not about myself unless someone is listening, but I do give some time to exercising the little gray cells in my mind. Many people, no names given, spend most of their t ... Read Christian Column

Lead Me On, my Father.

Author Jason Kirk Bartley
Type Christian Poetry  - God
Posted Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Lead me on, my Father, onward we go. Keep me under thy Crimson flow, Holy acceptable, before you, I know. O' Father lead me onward we go. Lead me on, my Father, no stopping, you ... Read Christian Poetry

Love Letter from God for Easter Day!

Author Shaila D Touchton
Type Christian Article  - Holidays
Posted Tuesday, April 2, 2013

My Precious Child, I am the Lord: I change not. I am the Light of the World. I came into the world to save sinners to call sinners to repentance to Proclaim the Good News about the Kingdom of God a ... Read Christian Article

Cries With Loud Voices

Author Rita Sue Hanks
Type Christian Article  - Salvation
Posted Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Psalm 34:6 This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles. The deliverance of this demon possessed man, to me, seems to be one of the most astounding stories ... Read Christian Article

Out To Pastor - Will the Easter bunny just hop away… Please!

Author Rev. James L. Snyder
Type Christian Column  - Holidays
Posted Wednesday, March 27, 2013

I am what many people refer to as a purist. Many do not understand or know what a purist is so let me explain. No, a purist is not a Puritan, although I have nothing against Puritans and lean heavi ... Read Christian Column

Keep Me, Lord, By Thy Power

Author Jason Kirk Bartley
Type Christian Poetry  - Grace
Posted Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Keep me, Lord, by thy power. Awesome wonder every hour, Amazing Grace, God's gift to man, Place me, Lord, on higher land. Echoes of suffering, in valleys of despair, I know, Lord ... Read Christian Poetry

In Pursuit Of Contentment

Author Rita Sue Hanks
Type Christian Article  - Devotionals
Posted Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Godliness with contentment is great gain. 1 Timothy 6:6 This word is one that has been a constant in my walk with the Lord for quite a long while. Don't misunderstand, that does not mean that for a ... Read Christian Article

Give Me Jesus

Author Jason Kirk Bartley
Type Christian Poetry  - Jesus Christ
Posted Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Give me Jesus. The one who gave his life for me. Give me more of Jesus. The deeper my eyes can see. Give me Jesus, never to be alone. I'm with the one who calls my heart his thr ... Read Christian Poetry

Reinings And Breakings For Reigning

Author Rita Sue Hanks
Type Christian Article  - Christianity
Posted Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Rita Sue Hanks Texas Reinings And Breakings For Reigning Christianity Acts 26:-15-18 And I said, Who art thou, Lord? And he said, I am Jesus whom you are persecuting. But rise, and stand upon ... Read Christian Article

Bethesda

Author Elizabeth Parker
Type Christian Article  - Inspirational
Posted Friday, March 22, 2013

“ house of kindness, grace and mercy” John 5:1-9 “Some time later, Jesus went up to Jerusalem for one of the Jewish festivals. Now there is in Jerusalem near the Sheep Gate a pool, which in Aramaic ... Read Christian Article

Heaven's Treasure Chest

Author Jason Kirk Bartley
Type Christian Poetry  - Christian Living
Posted Friday, March 22, 2013

Laying up my treasure in Heaven's chest above. Cares of this word'll not drown out my love. I care not for these earthly things, money, riches, or diamond rings. I'm laying my t ... Read Christian Poetry

The Ladder

Author Jason Kirk Bartley
Type Christian Poetry  - Christianity
Posted Friday, March 22, 2013

I want to move on up the ladder, 'till Heaven's in view, See some of my relatives that made it, to Jesus they stayed true. This ladder held by Jesus, Holy Spirit my guide, Word ... Read Christian Poetry

He Forgave Me

Author Jason Kirk Bartley
Type Christian Poetry  - Forgiveness
Posted Thursday, March 14, 2013

He forgave me, On a dark and lonely road, he was there to save me. My works alone are not enough, so the Savior sent his love. On that dark and lonely road, he forgave me. ... Read Christian Poetry

Comfort in Times of Trouble

Author Janet Seever
Type Christian Article  - Encouragement
Posted Thursday, March 14, 2013

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the ... Read Christian Article

Tears In His Bottle

Author Jerry Lee Kay Sr.
Type Christian Article  - Love
Posted Thursday, March 14, 2013

Psalms 84:..How amiable are thy tabernacles, O Jehovah of hosts! My soul longeth, yea, even fainteth for the courts of Jehovah; My heart and my flesh cry out unto the living God. Yea, the sparrow hath ... Read Christian Article

O' Lord So Completely

Author Jason Kirk Bartley
Type Christian Poetry  - Christian Living
Posted Thursday, March 14, 2013

O' Lord so completely, does your Spirit fulfill my needs. Not by anything I've done, you're the one who's planted seeds. O' Lord so completely, my work here not done. You do it ... Read Christian Poetry

I Lift Up My Heart Before Him

Author Jason Kirk Bartley
Type Christian Poetry  - Love
Posted Monday, March 11, 2013

I lift up my heart before him, honor, praise, and adore him. Though spells may come and go. I love my Lord ever so. I lift up my heart before him, honor, praise, and adore him. ... Read Christian Poetry

Lord, Don't Let Me Be Me

Author Jason Kirk Bartley
Type Christian Poetry  - Overcoming Struggles
Posted Monday, March 11, 2013

Lord, don't let me be me, I'll mess up your plans. I'll take everything upon my shoulders. Will I ever make it to the Promised Land? Lord, don't let me be me, I don't want this c ... Read Christian Poetry

God’s Abundant Supply

Author Janet Seever
Type Christian Article  - Devotionals
Posted Monday, March 11, 2013

I prayed with my grandson, Andrew, before bedtime as I sometimes do. After we finished our prayer, I asked, “Do you want to see a picture of Jesus?” I pointed out the picture on the living room wall o ... Read Christian Article

Pulling Weeds and Planting Seeds

Author Shannon Keith
Type Christian Article  - Christian Living
Posted Wednesday, March 6, 2013

The thought of doing any sort of weeding just makes me exhausted, but some weeding is necessary in order to maintain our spiritual and emotional well-being. Pulling weeds and planting seeds is the st ... Read Christian Article

New Web Site: Who Is Jesus For Real

Author Ryan Chastain
Type Christian Press Release  - Announcement
Posted Wednesday, March 6, 2013

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Military Veteran/Seminary Student Launches Christian Web Site: Who Is Jesus For Real BOGOTÁ, Colombia (March 1, 2013) – Military veteran/seminary student Ryan Chastain lo ... Read Christian Press Release

COME, SEE A MAN - A Liberating Story for Readers Who are Seeking True Love

Author Lillian Gold
Type Christian Press Release  - New Book
Posted Friday, February 22, 2013

New York, NY – Rev. Lillian Gold is happy to announce the release of her book, Come, See a Man. The title of this book is taken from the Bible story found in the Gospel of John 4:28-29, about the wom ... Read Christian Press Release

What Must The Church Repent Of?

Author Sylvia Huffnagle
Type Christian Article  - Current Affairs
Posted Wednesday, February 20, 2013

In a previous article, I said the church needs to turn from her evil ways before God will heal this land. That was based on: 2Chron:7:14: If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble the ... Read Christian Article

The Word Became Flesh

Author Elizabeth Parker
Type Christian Article  - Devotionals
Posted Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Come here and let me tell you a story. Once upon a time there was a young girl, a virgin living in a town called Nazareth. One day while alone an angel appeared to her and told her she was going to be ... Read Christian Article

Sidewalk Epitaph

Author Tim Johnson
Type Christian Poetry  - Faith
Posted Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Though my belly be empty, they be holes in my shoes, long as I got my Jesus, ain’t got me no blues. ‘Cause folks got they stuff, they just don’t understands, whole world really rest ... Read Christian Poetry

Jesus’s Love Letter

Author Jason Kirk Bartley
Type Christian Poetry  - Jesus Christ
Posted Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Jesus wrote me a love letter, Written with his tears signed with his precious blood. though times will grow tough through the years, Like a mighty flood. This love letter speaks gen ... Read Christian Poetry

The Call

Author Jason Kirk Bartley
Type Christian Poetry  - Christianity
Posted Wednesday, February 20, 2013

I love the maker of the wind and the waves. His precious blood, atones and it saves. I’m not worthy of his righteous call. He laid down a sinless life to lift up us all. The cr ... Read Christian Poetry

The Highest Bidder

Author Elizabeth Parker
Type Christian Poetry  - Salvation
Posted Monday, February 4, 2013

There I was on the auction block of sin Satan had me and it looked as if he'd win How much for this one he yelled to the crowd Tears ran down my face as my head bowed For no one's wa ... Read Christian Poetry

Now That Obama Has Been Reelected

Author Sylvia Huffnagle
Type Christian Article  - Current Affairs
Posted Monday, February 4, 2013

Now that Obama has been given a second term I foresee doom for America. I am going to make some predictions. They will be based on past history--if certain things go into effect, certain outcomes may ... Read Christian Article

A New Life Through Christ “The Best Gift I’ve ever received for Christmas”

Author Joshua Mumphrey
Type Christian Article  - Inspirational
Posted Monday, February 4, 2013

Throughout my life, I’ve learned many things, but the most important lesson was the one I learned from the best teacher of all, God. I heard somewhere once, that the hardest lessons are left for the b ... Read Christian Article

Together

Author Elizabeth Parker
Type Christian Poetry  - Christianity
Posted Monday, February 4, 2013

I was in darkness, I could not see The love that Jesus had for me I was lost without a prayer Jesus came and found me there He raised me up so I could see His glory that surrounde ... Read Christian Poetry

No Assistance

Author Jeff Beneze
Type Christian Article  - Devotionals
Posted Monday, February 4, 2013

“Then they cried out with a loud voice, and stopped their ears, and ran upon him with one accord, And cast him out of the city, and stoned him: and the witnesses laid down their clothes at a young man ... Read Christian Article

Jesus Don't Work For The City Sanitation

Author Tim Johnson
Type Christian Poetry  - Grace
Posted Monday, February 4, 2013

Jesus don’t work for the city sanitation, just pickin’ up what we’re trashin’. The things we toss out with sin and with doubt, He’s pickin’ up with compassion. Recycled lives, and sa ... Read Christian Poetry

Sower of His Precious Seeds

Author Jason Kirk Bartley
Type Christian Poetry  - Encouragement
Posted Monday, February 4, 2013

I'm a sower of your precious seeds, Holy Spirit take the lead, Prayer is all we need, soften the hearts of many lost and in need. Till the ground and plant your seed. I'm a sower ... Read Christian Poetry

My Testimony for Gods healing!

Author Shaila D Touchton
Type Christian Article  - Healing
Posted Monday, February 4, 2013

Every medical report was normal regarding me and my baby Oliver Emmanuel Touchton till the end. I was suppose to deliver the baby on 5th of Dec,2012.But Doctor had a feeling that I should do my c sec ... Read Christian Article

Reactions to the Call of Service

Author Rick Redner
Type Christian Article  - Inspirational
Posted Wednesday, November 21, 2012

For me, three of the most interesting calls to service are found in the bible. First there’s Moses. He received a call to go Egypt to tell Pharaoh to let God’s people go. Moses immediate response was ... Read Christian Article

Jesus, the Incorruptible Ruler

Author Sylvia Huffnagle
Type Christian Article  - Evangelism
Posted Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Rev: 13:1-3: And I stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy. 2: ... Read Christian Article

The Way To The Way Everlasting

Author Rita Sue Hanks
Type Christian Article  - Devotionals
Posted Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Psalm 139:  Seacrh me and know me, Oh God, and see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. As I was studying on this scripture I had posted one day, a cherished frie ... Read Christian Article

Next To The Cross But Far From The Blood

Author Elizabeth Parker
Type Christian Article  - Sacrifice
Posted Wednesday, November 21, 2012

"But He answered and said to them, An evil and adulterous generation seeks after a sign, and no sign will be given to it except the sign of the prophet Jonah.'" (Matt. 12:39). Are you looking for t ... Read Christian Article

Let Me Tell You About My Beloved

Author Elizabeth Parker
Type Christian Article  -
Posted Wednesday, November 21, 2012

My Beloved is gentle as a Lamb, kind, loving and oh so patient. But He can be as strong and ferocious as a Lion when fighting for what is His. He loves me with an everlasting love and tells me He w ... Read Christian Article

Praise God

Author Jason Kirk Bartley
Type Christian Poetry  - Praise
Posted Wednesday, November 21, 2012

I will continually praise you, and allow you to have your way. Even when it's raining, I thank you for this glorious day. And when I go through trials, I'll praise you through th ... Read Christian Poetry

Wolves' Cry

Author Jason Kirk Bartley
Type Christian Poetry  - Faith
Posted Wednesday, November 21, 2012

I can hear the wolves' howl, can't get any sleep, Though I know whom I serve. I know I'm his sheep. Yet, they sound so close, shrill cries in the dark. Lord, have ... Read Christian Poetry

Do This In Remembrance Of Me

Author Wyn Barratt
Type Christian Poetry  - Jesus Christ
Posted Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Take of the bread and the wine at Communion Give me your heart as you’re thinking of Me Think of My sacrifice; and future reunion Will you do this in remembrance of Me? Will you ... Read Christian Poetry

While The Clock Is Still Ticking - CHAPTER 1 | “The Lesson’s We Learn

Author Joshua Mumphrey
Type Christian Article  - Inspirational
Posted Wednesday, November 7, 2012

I’ve always dreaded the long drive that time of year, but regardless of how my lower back ached and my legs pained miserably, there was nowhere else I needed to be than where I was. The smell of t ... Read Christian Article

Fences

Author Elizabeth Parker
Type Christian Article  -
Posted Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Come sit with me for a bit, I want to tell you a story about a man and his prized sheep. This man really cared for his sheep and had them all fenced in, but one day he went out to check on them and th ... Read Christian Article

While The Clock Is Still Ticking - CHAPTER 2 | “Forgiveness”

Author Joshua Mumphrey
Type Christian Article  - Encouragement
Posted Wednesday, November 7, 2012

As I pulled the car into the newly paved driveway, it didn’t take any time at all for my eldest son to come jogging out through the front door to assist me with the groceries that I had picked up. ... Read Christian Article

You Can’t Catch Holiness

Author Elizabeth Parker
Type Christian Article  - Christianity
Posted Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Thus says the Lord of hosts: Ask now the priests to decide this question of law: If one carries in the skirt of his garment flesh that is holy (because it has been offered in sacrifice to God), and wi ... Read Christian Article

Introduction Story

Author Elizabeth Parker
Type Christian Article  - Christian Living
Posted Wednesday, November 7, 2012

I heard a friend say, "Stuff I used to believe as truth, I have grown out of," Amen! I know that's right. Sometimes it's mind boggling when I think back over stuff that I'm been taught by man and have ... Read Christian Article

God Ain't No Side Man. . .

Author Tim Johnson
Type Christian Article  - God
Posted Wednesday, November 7, 2012

GOD ain’t no side man….No, He’s up there singing lead vocal on the stage of life, fingering every chord of circumstance, playing every note of divine providence until the last verse of the song. The b ... Read Christian Article

Living by Every Word of God

Author Sylvia Huffnagle
Type Christian Article  - Bible Teaching
Posted Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Deut: 30:15-19: See, I have set before thee this day life and good, and death and evil; In that I command thee this day to love the LORD thy God, to walk in his ways, and to keep his commandments and ... Read Christian Article

Solomon's Dilemma Resolved - Ecclesiastes

Author Sylvia Huffnagle
Type Christian Article  - Bible Teaching
Posted Wednesday, November 7, 2012

In the Bible, the book of Ecclesiastes was written by a man, actually a very wise man, who was seeking for the answers to what life is all about. His question--is 1ife worth living, when what so ma ... Read Christian Article

God In the Valley

Author Jason Kirk Bartley
Type Christian Poetry  - Encouragement
Posted Wednesday, November 7, 2012

One bright day I awakened, not feeling my best. I wondered deep within, if this was some kind of test. But, I dropped to my knees and prayed, and sent praises from my heart. He's ... Read Christian Poetry

Lift Me Up O' Lord

Author Jason Kirk Bartley
Type Christian Poetry  - Jesus Christ
Posted Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Jesus hold me by your grace. Lift me up, wipe my face. Guide me, guide me. Draw me close. Let me feel your Spirit sweet, Your heart beating next to mine. Lift me up. Glory so Div ... Read Christian Poetry

Somewhere In Time

Author Jerry Lee Kay Sr.
Type Christian Poetry  - Christian Living
Posted Monday, October 8, 2012

Gazing beyond the great forest before me, a beautiful mountain I can see, I'm pondering, if I were on top of that mount would there be a place for me. All this musing makes me feel confined, O' how ... Read Christian Poetry

The Call to Persecution

Author Sylvia Huffnagle
Type Christian Article  - Bible Teaching
Posted Monday, October 8, 2012

Not everyone is called to street witnessing. But everyone is called to love God with all their heart and is given a spirit that crieth, “abba Father,”(expressing a spirit of submission to the will of ... Read Christian Article

One True Instruction Book

Author Sylvia Huffnagle
Type Christian Article  - Exhortation
Posted Monday, October 8, 2012

For true believers in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior there is only one instruction book. It is the Holy Bible. For the truth about love, behavior, morality, or any other truth, the Bible is the ... Read Christian Article

Was Jesus a Space Cadet...part 9

Author Jerry Lee Kay Sr.
Type Christian Article  - Jesus Christ
Posted Tuesday, October 2, 2012

And so we take some time and look back over things said, things I have expressed, and try to get a grip on the feelings of some of the spiritual people of God I've known over the years. I must tell yo ... Read Christian Article

Was Jesus a Space Cadet?...part 10 The Conclusion

Author Jerry Lee Kay Sr.
Type Christian Article  - Jesus Christ
Posted Tuesday, October 2, 2012

The eyes of a mule are set so that it can see where each of its four feet land. That's why it is the animal of choice for the long trek down Bright Angel Trail to the bottom of the Grand Canyon. In 10 ... Read Christian Article

Drifting Through Life On A Memory

Author Jerry Lee Kay Sr.
Type Christian Article  - Christian Living
Posted Tuesday, October 2, 2012

My son is a chip off the old block as they say, he just refuses to live anywhere without a porch, a big porch. He not long ago was sitting on his back porch drinking his morning coffee when he spotted ... Read Christian Article

Lord,God, I Love You So

Author Jason Kirk Bartley
Type Christian Poetry  - Faith
Posted Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Lord, God, I love you so. Hold my hand never let go. when trials come as they sometimes will, temptations make it feel like it's all uphill. Still be with me, Lord, make the waters s ... Read Christian Poetry

This World Says I Have Nothing

Author Jason Kirk Bartley
Type Christian Poetry  - Christian Living
Posted Tuesday, October 2, 2012

This world says I have nothing. They are so wrong. Jesus filled my heart. I sing his victory song. Money doesn't satisfy me. Nothing this world has compares to what lies within ... Read Christian Poetry

Sweet Spirit

Author Chris Roe
Type Christian Poetry  - Encouragement
Posted Thursday, September 27, 2012

Sleep peacefully, Upon your journey Sweet spirit. Such caring love, Such strength of courage. A smile to touch the soul, A smile of hope, A smile of truth. Sleep peacefully, Upo ... Read Christian Poetry

Was Jesus a Space Cadet?....part 8

Author Jerry Lee Kay Sr.
Type Christian Article  - Jesus Christ
Posted Thursday, September 27, 2012

"Now when they beheld the boldness of Peter and John, and had perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus" (Acts ... Read Christian Article

Letter to My Daughter

Author Shannon Keith
Type Christian Article  - Relationships
Posted Thursday, September 27, 2012

Sweet daughter, our relationship was not formed by mistake as Psalm 139 tells us "In your book were written, every one of them, the days that were formed for me, when as yet there were none of them". ... Read Christian Article

In The Still of the Night

Author Jason Kirk Bartley
Type Christian Poetry  - Christian Living
Posted Thursday, September 27, 2012

In the still of the night, help me, God, to do everything right. I'll follow your commandments. Be well in your sight. Have a pure heart. In the still of the night. In the still of the night ... Read Christian Poetry

I Bow Before Your Throne

Author Jason Kirk Bartley
Type Christian Poetry  - Praise
Posted Thursday, September 27, 2012

I bow before your throne, my Lord. Keep me as your own, my Lord. Though trials come, tempest roar, like an eagle I will soar on your mighty wings, Lord. I bow before your throne ... Read Christian Poetry

Was Jesus a Space Cadet?...part 7

Author Jerry Lee Kay Sr.
Type Christian Article  - Jesus Christ
Posted Wednesday, September 19, 2012

There is no better way of keeping God's people together like giving them plenty of spiritual meat. My friend John Running Wolf raised sheep and He once said...." He tied his sheep by their teeth", I s ... Read Christian Article

Bloodstains

Author Jason Kirk Bartley
Type Christian Poetry  - Jesus Christ
Posted Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Those precious bloodstains when Jesus rose gave us Victory. Applied to my heart, my eyes are opened, I'm able to see. His precious bloodstains, dripped down the cross on a hill, they called ... Read Christian Poetry

Fair Days

Author Jason Kirk Bartley
Type Christian Poetry  - God
Posted Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Sunny days, looking fair, I can almost see you there. smiling face, ear to ear, makes me want to shed a tear. crown of gold, robe of white, O' so precious in my sight. We embrac ... Read Christian Poetry

The Young Believers - On DVD

Author Bridgestone Multimedia Group
Type Christian Press Release  - DVD
Posted Tuesday, September 18, 2012

July 24, 2012 Rock Rapids, IA - Four Christian teens struggle to keep a promise to remain righteous and pure inThe Young Believers, a new coming-of-age drama now available on DVD from Bridgestone Mult ... Read Christian Press Release

Praises to My Mother-in-law

Author Shannon Keith
Type Christian Article  - Family
Posted Thursday, September 13, 2012

Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands. Proverbs 14:1 I am very aware that not everyone is going to relate to what I have to say about mother-in-laws. ... Read Christian Article

Prayer Of The Humble Hiker

Author Tim Johnson
Type Christian Poetry  - Christian Living
Posted Thursday, September 13, 2012

Lord, please to walk the trail beside me, that, faith, I never cease. By your good grace, may I set my pace, that my pace should e’er increase. Until we reach the summit, Lord, and t ... Read Christian Poetry

Was Jesus a Space Cadet?...part 5

Author Jerry Lee Kay Sr.
Type Christian Article  - Christian Living
Posted Thursday, September 13, 2012

Carlito was a little man who, every day, would hitch a donkey to a wagon filled with straw and drive it to the border separating Mexico from Texas. The border guards would search the wagon before lett ... Read Christian Article

It Shall Pass

Author Jason Kirk Bartley
Type Christian Poetry  - Overcoming Struggles
Posted Thursday, September 13, 2012

Though as I stare outside the rain beats mercilessly upon the windowsill, Thunder cracks, lightning strikes, the wind grows stronger, it's all uphill. As I'm trapped in this box they call my ho ... Read Christian Poetry

Was Jesus a Space Cadet?...part 6

Author Jerry Lee Kay Sr.
Type Christian Article  - Christian Living
Posted Thursday, September 13, 2012

And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy ... Read Christian Article

I Got Me No Fixed Assets

Author Tim Johnson
Type Christian Poetry  - Life
Posted Thursday, September 13, 2012

I got me no fixed assets, they’re all broke, in need of repair. It ain’t no trouble to get where I’m goin’ cause life never takes me nowhere. But life still seems to suit me fine, not ... Read Christian Poetry

In God I trust

Author Jason Kirk Bartley
Type Christian Poetry  - Faith
Posted Thursday, September 13, 2012

In God I trust, My whole being I enthrust, Eternity with him a must, In God I trust. In God I trust, Everything else motheaten and rust, Sword of the Spirit I thrust, In God I ... Read Christian Poetry

Was Jesus a Space Cadet?...part 4

Author Jerry Lee Kay Sr.
Type Christian Article  - Jesus Christ
Posted Monday, August 27, 2012

My old friend John Wolf told me when the first man was expelled from the Garden of Eden he lay down under a tree and slept, with his soul beside him. While he slept the four spirits - Earth, Water, Ai ... Read Christian Article

Trust Me

Author Jason Kirk Bartley
Type Christian Poetry  - Faith
Posted Monday, August 27, 2012

I trust you, Lord, with everything I am, ever will and ever want to be. Everything happens for a reason. I know you won't let me down. The power is at your fingertips. What have ... Read Christian Poetry

Poetry of Praise

Author Jason Kirk Bartley
Type Christian Poetry  - God
Posted Monday, August 27, 2012

I know I'm not yet perfect, but I'm the apple of your eye. You're my bright and shining star, I'm in a yet so darkened sky. When noone was listening, you were there to mop up my ... Read Christian Poetry

Jesus In A Suitcase

Author Tim Johnson
Type Christian Poetry  - Christian Living
Posted Monday, August 27, 2012

Jesus in a suitcase, or Jesus in our soul, which way is our Savior carried, who is in control? Jesus in a suitcase; we’re good, we call all the shots. The sin don’t really matter, no ... Read Christian Poetry

If Jesus Picked A Guitar

Author Tim Johnson
Type Christian Poetry  - Jesus Christ
Posted Monday, August 27, 2012

If Jesus picked a guitar, what songs would he compose? What melodies would he select and what words would he choose? To get his message point across to our listening hearts and ears, ... Read Christian Poetry

It's Time For An Upgrade

Author Rita Sue Hanks
Type Christian Article  - Prophetic
Posted Friday, August 17, 2012

Hebrews 4:10 For he that is entered into his rest, he also has ceased from his own works, as God did from his. Are you a servant of God who has a desire to know him in more intimate ways? Do you ... Read Christian Article

Was Jesus a Space Cadet?...part 3

Author Jerry Lee Kay Sr.
Type Christian Article  - Jesus Christ
Posted Friday, August 17, 2012

'A garden in-closed is my sister, my spouse; a spring shut up, a fountain sealed' 'A fountain of gardens, a well of living waters, and streams from Lebanon'. 1 Kings 19:11-13 (KJV) And he said, ... Read Christian Article

Managing God’s Blessings in the Morning

Author Shannon Keith
Type Christian Article  - Family
Posted Friday, August 17, 2012

"You were taught with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the ne ... Read Christian Article

Watching My Last Sunset . . .

Author Tim Johnson
Type Christian Poetry  - Christian Living
Posted Friday, August 17, 2012

If I were watching my last sunset, what would I consider? Was I true to my goal, or did I sell my soul, to the world and its’ highest bidder? No material treasure can stand up to ... Read Christian Poetry

Ashes To Ashes

Author Tim Johnson
Type Christian Poetry  - Christian Living
Posted