Posted by: Mike on 
Sep 9th, 2011 | 
Filed under: Daily Bible Verse, Faith
Paul tells the church at Thessalonica that they were ensamples. Now this is a word that is not used much today, but it means: An example; a pattern or model for imitation.
So that ye were ensamples to all that believe in Macedonia and Achaia. — 1 Thessalonians 1:7 (KJV) Read more »
Be the first! Posted by: Mike on Aug 27th, 2011 | Filed under: Daily Bible Verse, Faith
Things are hard for people in my country right now, as it is for many throughout the world. Many are out of work and have lost their homes. Yet, God tells us to be careful for nothing. Read more »
A Small Price to Pay, written by Harvey Yoder, is the biography of Mikhail Khorev. This book is based on interviews that Mr. Yoder had with Mikhail Khorev. It is the story of a young boy who was taught by his father and mother to love God. He grew up to serve God in communist Soviet Union and was imprisoned for his faith.
Posted by: Mike on Feb 7th, 2010 | Filed under: Bible Versions, Faith
I was remembering a church service from several years ago. Something happened in that service that proved to me the importance of having the pure word of God. It was near the beginning of worship when a man stood up and read the following verse from his Bible. Read more »
Posted by: Mike on Dec 30th, 2009 | Filed under: Books, Faith, Holy Spirit
I have just completed reading Goforth of China by Roaslind Goforth. This is the second edition published March, 1938 and it was given to me by one of my children. I have read other books about Jonathan Goforth, but this book has made a deep impression on me.
Posted by: Mike on Jun 20th, 2008 | Filed under: Faith
When you are alone with your thoughts, what inner voice do you hear? What are the private thoughts of your quiet moments? Even in this age of constant media bombardment, people have times when the only thing they hear are their own thoughts. You can tell a lot about your relationship with God through what goes through your mind. Read more »
Posted by: Mike on Oct 27th, 2007 | Filed under: Faith
I am reading Foxe’s Book of Martyrs, Marie Gentert King, Editor. It is an out of print paperback edition. What I have found, with this book, is that it has different accounts than other books that have been published. The quote I make today is from this edition. Read more »
Posted by: Mike on May 7th, 2006 | Filed under: Faith
Do Christians run the risk of blindly following the popular teachings of the day? With this question I am not pointing to the teachings of the world but rather, the teachings of the church. Has it become popular to follow, en-mass, the “christian” bestsellers and celebrities of the day? Read more »
Tags: media Posted by: Mike on Mar 19th, 2006 | Filed under: Faith
The Word of the Lord that came unto Hosea was a word that most Christian men would have a hard time obeying. Yet, that is what Hosea did. He obeyed God. Read more »
Posted by: Mike on Jan 15th, 2006 | Filed under: Faith
Every year about this time, people all over the world, including Christians, are making resolutions about living a better life. Most people eventually fail, as old habits win out and they lose their resolve. What do some people have, that they are able to purpose their life for the Lord and live in victory? These people are seen as great men and women of God, unique to the human experience. However, I believe that God desires this kind of life from every believer. It is a life given over to the will of God. Read more »