A Gratitude for Unity
Written by Christie Karns “Behold, how good and how pleasant, it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!” (Psalm 133:1) Covid-19 swept over our world, instantly changing our lives. One day our children were at school, the next they were home indefinitely. One Sunday we were at church, the next week we couldn’t gather […]
What have you learned from your trials?
Written by Alexendria Irwin The Bible says in 1 Peter 5: 10 “But the God of all grace, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.” Instead of letting our hard times cripple us, we can rise from them with more grace, more gratitude and a new perspective on […]
Where is the Church of God?
Rescue the Perishing, Jesus Will Save
Written by Cindy Smith “If I had a choice, I would still choose to remain blind; for when I die, the first face I will ever see will be the face of my blessed Savior.” Fanny Crosby, a song writer of many spiritual hymns and blind for most her life, stated these words. She was […]
Tithing: A Reward in Giving
Written by Janna Shick How does the Church of God support itself? Do the people donate baked goods and spaghetti dinners to sell every month? Is there a periodic rummage sale? The answer to your question, friend, is simply no. Our congregation is self-sufficient in the fact that we follow the doctrine of tithing taught in […]
When the Gospel is Abused
Written by Jonathan Kline Most people would agree that abuse is toxic, destructive and inherently evil. Whether it be physical, emotional, sexual, financial or institutional, these are still viewed as reprehensible in society today. One abuse, which has eternal consequence, has become commonplace in America today: the abuse of the gospel and principles of God. […]
Proud To Be An American, Prouder To Be A Christian
Written by Jim Kretzler “I’m proud to be an American where at least I know I’m free and I won’t forget the men who died who gave that right to me and I proudly stand up next to you and defend her still today. Cause there ain’t no doubt I love this land, God bless […]
The Charge
Written by Deborah L Chambers Oh, Christian, you have a charge to keep, Cast forth thy net, launch out to the deep. Hold back in nothing, cut loose from the shore, Lay hold on the hope that is set before. In patience, Oh Christian, possess ye your soul; Ever press onward towards Heaven’s goal! God […]
Lessons for the Run: The Hindrance of Distraction
Written by Rachel Smith One spring, I signed up for a 10K race with a particular goal in mind. I wanted to achieve a PR of finishing in fifty-six minutes or less, or roughly nine minutes per mile. It was a very attainable thing if I would faithfully put in the work for the remaining […]
The Hard Life of a Veteran: Forever Changed
Written by Terry Major I do not remember much of my early years. I do remember at the age of nine, I went from one foster home to another. After some time, I was placed in a group home in Doylestown, PA. In 1966, at the age of 15, my life started to spiral […]