Understanding the Qualifications of a Leader

“The saying is sure: whoever aspires to the office of bishop desires a noble task. Now a bishop must be above reproach, married only once, temperate, sensible, respectable, hospitable, an apt teacher, not...

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Bach Flower Remedies: Pine and Self-Reproach

This remedy is made for those who feel that anything that goes wrong just has to be their fault. This constant reproaching of oneself ends up in a guilt complex they can't seem to get rid of, even though they might be very hard working.

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Understanding the One Woman Man

Can a divorced or remarried individual serve as an appointed church leader? Does such a person meet the qualifications set forth for bishops and deacons in 1 Timothy 3:1-13? How should we view one’s...

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What's Up With The Ten Commandments?

This essay looks at the Ten Commandments in the context of the relativism of the 21st century. It is a compelling and quite possibly controversial read.

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It's Like Fire, Shut Up In My Bones

For the vast majority of my years here on planet earth, I lived according to my own desires. I have spent far too many uncounted for hours chasing after the always elusive elements of pleasure. Even after...

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The Biblical Requirements of Elders in the Local Church

The issue of the requirements for church leaders becomes a divisive issue in some churches. In this article, we will begin by looking at the most quoted verses on the subject and then examine what they reveal. 1 Timothy 3:1-7 The saying is...

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her chin on strangely outsized hands

She rests her chin on strangely outsize hands; she has yet to grow into them. She will use these hands to wield an iron like her mother or fix car engines like her father. She with her shock of thick cropped hair has a name, but the first name...

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A Christmas Gift To All- Our Righteousness Comes From God-Part Four

Again to acknowledge that the Scripture verses in this series are taken from the Spirit Filled Life Bible. I have owned this Bible for over twenty years and am amazed at all the new revelation that it graces me with. I would recommend it to anyone...

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Make sure you're prepared for an interview about your book

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"Faye's Daily words Of Encouragement Word # 453 Yoday's Word Is : Rebuke''

Open rebuke is better, than secret love. Proverbs 27 - 5  Definition of the word Rebuke : Which means a reprimand or a formal or severe criticism. Proverbs chapter 27 - 5 : Open rebuke is better than secret...

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