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Want to Go to Heaven When You Die?

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Friday, April 27, 2012

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Have you ever been approached by a guy in a trench coat with a selection of watches up his arm? “Hey, buddy! You want a deal?” [Read more »]

A THIRST TO KNOW GOD

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Rev. Paul Mims

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Tuesday, April 24, 2012

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Isaiah 55:1-7,11

Mankind has been trying to get satisfaction for an inner longing. Someone put it in terms of our having a "God-shaped gap" in our make-up. The famous poet, Lord Byron, described his experience vividly: he "Drank every cup of joy, drank early, deeply drank, drank draughts which common millions might have drunk, then died of thirst because there was no more to drink." Clearly, he missed the Fount of life that only God can supply.
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Hello! Are There Any Christians Reading This? (Where Are My Defenders?)

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Sunday, April 22, 2012

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I’m really curious. The last three weeks I have presented articles about the Church of Latter Day Saints, the Mormons. The articles got dozens of comments, basically all from Mormons. Where were mainline Christians? Does everyone agree with the Mormons? Does everyone disagree with me? Do only Mormons read my articles? I can’t figure it out. Where is everyone? [Read more »]

My Father, My God

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Michael Parham

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Friday, April 20, 2012

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Imagine yourself a disciple of Jesus Christ. Reared in a culture centered around a long history and belief in its unique relationship to the One True God. Growing up attending a synagogue each week, with exciting trips to Jerusalem for special feast days. Sacrifices and messages and rituals and laws all designed to remind every person of the nation’s special place as God’s chosen people; a temple as a national reminder that God Himself dwelt among you, where a veil separated a most holy chamber where the high priest was said to enter the very presence of God on one special day each year. [Read more »]

“A LOOK AT YOUR BAPTISM”

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Rev. Paul Mims

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Wednesday, April 18, 2012

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A mother looked out a window and saw Johnny playing church with their three kittens. He had them lined up and was preaching to them. The mother turned around to do some work, but soon she heard meowing and scratching on the door. [Read more »]

But Is It True?

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Michael Parham

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Friday, April 13, 2012

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Another Easter has come and gone. Lent is over, the ashes long since washed away, and fasting is forgotten for another year. We can wear light colors now.

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DO YOU BELIEVE IN EASTER?

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Rev. Paul Mims

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Tuesday, April 10, 2012

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1 Peter 1:3-9

Humanity has always hoped for life that extends beyond the grave. The American Indians placed arrowheads in the tombs of their dead for use in the happy hunting grounds and cooking utensils with which to cook their meals.
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The Mormons (Part Two)

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Ralph Barker

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Sunday, April 8, 2012

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As we continue to study the Mormon Church, we will take a look at its history, condensed of course. Many religions start with a vision or an angelic visitation and Mormonism is no exception. [Read more »]

The Mormons (Part One)

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Ralph Barker

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Sunday, April 1, 2012

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Mormonism is in the news today because of Mitt Romney, Republican candidate for president. Because Mormonism is getting national attention it is important to know who the Mormons are and what they believe. Are they just another Christian denomination or are they a cult? You decide. [Read more »]

In Defense of Growth

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Michael Parham

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Friday, March 23, 2012

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Churches tend to identify themselves by doctrine. Some church names clearly show this: Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian, and on and on. Others are more subtle, eschewing any historic identifiers and referring to themselves by more generic or non-threatening names: Community, Gathering, Chapel, Fellowship, etc. Some of these churches have very detailed statements about their beliefs—doctrines—while others may seem more accepting, but often even these make it uncomfortably clear what is or is not expected or acceptable. [Read more »]