…you are the light on the hill!

The Humble Space Walker
     'Inspiration For You' from Randy Mitchell

On a summer evening in July of 1969, Neil Armstrong placed his left, then his right foot on the surface of the moon humbly saying, “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind,” Words which will forever be etched in history books and minds of all who heard them across the airwaves. Armstrong was our generations, Christopher Columbus, a true hero, and a man who surprisingly retired and walked into anonymity only two years after his historic flight. He often said in interviews that none of what he did “was about him, that he was only the tip of…

Bible and Quote - March 23-28
     'Bible verse and quote' from Jan Couns

(moving the ark to Jerusalem) They set the ark of God on a new cart (God had given specific instructions for the ark to be carried on poles by priests). 2 Samuel 6:3 Our ignorance of God and His word leaves us to serve and worship Him in a precarious way. (Escorting the ark of God to Jerusalem on a cart rather than as God directed) Uzzah put out his hand to (steady the ark when) the oxen stumbled . and God struck him there for his error; and he died. 2 Samuel 6:6-7 Any time people choose to exalt a move of God above the Creator himself, they risk the…

Choices
     'God's Words For US' from Cecelia Lester

Choices “. . . choose this day who you will follow . . . for me and my house, we will follow the Lord.” Joshua 24:15 (NIV) Joshua called together the twelve tribes of Israel at Shechem. He reminded them of all the things God had done for them as a nation. He gave the people a choice. They could serve the gods their forefathers served across the river or the gods of the Amorites in the land they were at that time. OR, they could serve the God of Abraham, Isaac, and, Jacob as he and those in his household would do. In our 21Century, we have…

Back a Winner
     'Chip Shots from the Ruff of Life' from Tom Kelley

Anna Kournikova. Remember her? She took the professional tennis world by storm as a young woman. She had it all was what we were told. Mostly what she had was enough game to play well and enough beauty to make a living with endorsements because she looked good in a commercial. Got a quick question for you. Name the tournaments that she won. Go ahead, I'll wait. And wait. And wait. That's enough waiting. Time's up. Could you name the tournaments that she won? If you couldn't, don't feel bad. She never won any tournaments. For all the hype she…

Forgetful
     ''Winging It' from Stan Smith

One of the wonderful promises that we have from God is that He forgives and forgets sin. "I am He who blots out your transgressions for My own sake, and I will not remember your sins" (Isaiah 43:25). How wonderful! So while I am pretty good at remembering my own sin, God inflicts Himself with some divine form of Alzheimer's, with some sort of supernatural selective recall where not only does He not remember my sin, but He also doesn't pay attention when Iremember my sin. "Dear God," I might pray, "I still feel so bad for that particular sin. Please, please,…

Living Carefree
     'The Way' from Kevin Pauley

Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about what happens to you. 1 Peter 5:7 Who doesn’t have cares? Who does not live with worries and concerns about the future? One of the many downsides to being finite is that we cannot foresee the future. We don’t even have a full grasp of the present! This doesn’t change when you become a Christian. You don’t just automatically become “Super Saint” and rest entirely on God. It is something that is learned. Many people seem to think that faith is a blind leap into the dark. It is…

Mercy and not Sacrifice (October 21, 2010)
     'Today's Little Lift' from Jim Bullington

Perception does not change reality, but it sure can change me! Where we “come from” religiously can and frequently does have a huge impact on how we react to certain spiritual issues as well as how we treat others who “come from” a different place. Today's message will deal with these facts under the heading of Mercy and not Sacrifice. I didn't know what it meant to live in a home where God's will was not a daily consideration. On the other hand, I didn't know what a burden was being placed on many professed believers under the guise of, “This is…

Which Door Are You Going to Walk Through?
     'Word from Scotland' from Sandy Shaw

How do we choose which doors we will walk through, as we make our way through life? We need models, mentors, partners, and friends – we need people to help us along the way – we have needed help since we started to walk – people who would help us when we stumbled. Mentors teach us lessons we need……

No column this week
     'Refreshment in Refuge' from Gina Burgess

Have you ever been up to your neck in alligators? That's where I was this week [sheepish grin]…

The Father's Calling
     ''Christ in You...'' from Dale Krebbs

When someone comes to Jesus for salvation and eternal life, it is only because the Father has drawn them. It is not an act of the will of the person, although the Holy Spirit has initiated a desire to believe in Jesus. Knowing this can often be comforting when we are praying for someone. It is God the Father who leads someone to Christ for salvation. This is the source of much frustration, and a sore trial of the faith for those who persevered for so long without witnessing the salvation of a loved one, a friend - an enemy. There have been many times when someone has prayed for…

The Warrior's Belief
     'Voice of Inspiration' from Andy Castro

Last week I talked about the first strategy of the enemy after finding the call and purpose for your life. You will at some point realize the plans of God are not small in any sense of the word. He has a grand plan and purpose to complete on this earth. It is a plan greater than man can comprehend and visualize. But your part, to you, will also be grand and more than you can complete on your own power. After all, God's original plan was to have Mankind dominate the earth. If you think about it long enough this thought ups the ante'. Dominate! What are you to dominate? It can…