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To Understand the Beginning of the Universe

Leave a Comment / By Mike / January 20, 2017 / 3 minutes of reading

Man has an incredible desire to learn of the beginnings of the universe. He keeps searching for answers, willing to do almost anything to get them. The latest is an infrared telescope, known as the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), that is scheduled to be launched in October, 2018. Initially estimated to cost $1.8 billion dollars, the current estimate is over $8 billion dollars. This new telescope will likely reveal more about our universe, but it will not give the definitive answer on our origins. Accurate information can only come from an eye witness: God.

The Spiritual State of the United States

Leave a Comment / By Mike / November 1, 2014 / 1 minute of reading

I heard a top 10 list on the radio this morning. It was a top 10 list of what Americans are watching on TV. I got me to thinking about the spiritual state of the United States. Every person loves what they spend time with. Their heart, left unchecked, will follow after what they desire. This screenshot shows the most popular TV shows as compiled by TV Guide.

The Root of Solomon’s Wisdom

Leave a Comment / By Mike / June 29, 2014 / 2 minutes of reading

Have you ever wondered why Solomon answered God as he did? I think that I now know the root of it.

Growing Up on Bad Spiritual Food

Leave a Comment / By Mike / May 16, 2014 / 2 minutes of reading

I was saved through reading a Revised Standard Version (RSV) Bible that was given to me at confirmation when I was 14 years old. The words of Jesus spoke truth to me. I have come to know that the RSV is not a reliable Bible version. So what, or who, was it that spoke truth to me?

Where do you want to live?

Leave a Comment / By mikeswife / March 8, 2014 / 1 minute of reading

Something to think about: Do you want to live … in a chamber (Her house is the way to hell, going down to the chambers of death. Proverbs 7:27) – or – in a mansion (In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you . John 14:2)?

How to Read Your Bible

Leave a Comment / By Mike / February 9, 2014 / 3 minutes of reading

The most important daily discipline for a Christian is that they read their Bible. It is also the most important thing to do for someone seeking the truth. If you think about it, the Bible contains the very words of God for man.

Receive a Tract from Us?

Leave a Comment / By Mike / June 8, 2013 / 1 minute of reading

Have you received a gospel tract from us? If so, we would like to hear from you!

Israel’s Inheritance

Leave a Comment / By Mike / December 24, 2012 / 3 minutes of reading

In Numbers, Chapter 34, the LORD tells Moses the borders of the land that Israel will possess.

Keep Praying

Leave a Comment / By Mike / November 17, 2012 / 1 minute of reading

Most Christians have heard of George Muller and his adventures of faith. But faith has a co-worker, and that is prayer.

Who comes against Jerusalem?

Leave a Comment / By Mike / September 12, 2011 / 2 minutes of reading

The following warning goes out to the nations in the end times. It is a prophesy of their destruction. Over what? Jerusalem! And it shall come to pass in that day, that I will seek to destroy all the nations that come against Jerusalem. — Zechariah 12:9 (KJV)