“Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes clean to the bone” ~ Dorothy Parker The above quote is rather convincing, but an astute Christian may notice that this quote allows for an additional element. “Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes clean to the bone [and sin constricts the soul]” Christians are often …
C.S. Lewis is arguably one of the greatest Christian writers of all time. He has an amazing bibliography of fiction and non-fiction and has greatly influenced the theology and understanding of what the current church is. These suggestions are offered by pastor Jacob Harris from Enriching Grace Ministries! We pray you enjoy this subjective list, …
“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them” ~ Ephesians 2:10 “For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; …
The God of the world- Is the God of science. He created the Earth in all of its brilliance. His design sustains life. Who here, looks down and tells their heart to beat or their lungs to process air? The planets and stars are placed perfectly. This design is far from mere coincidence. It is …
Series- “Comfort One Another, in Hope” Sermon- “Pain & Purpose” Key Verse[s]: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13 Corresponding Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eweiq8E7hOI&t=2s Notes Comfort You (The Holy Spirit) 1 Thessalonians 3:3-4 We are ___________ hard times For the Spirit to be considered The ___________, that means that someone is _____________. When we have the Spirit, the Comforter grows us …
“Mistakes are the portals of discovery” ~ James Joyce Mistakes are an inevitable part of life. Some may think contrary, but this would be to their own detriment. Biblical authors are quick to point humanity to their inability to overcome failures and mistakes, something that often characterizes human nature. The apostle James discusses this nature …
“The traveler sees what he sees. The tourist sees what he has come to see.” ~ G.K. Chesterton Our life is but a splinter, on a tree of time that never ceases to grow. As a believer, one should come early to the realization that this world is not our home. Therefore, if this world …
1:16-19 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by …
The writer of this beloved hymn hardly needs an introduction. Fanny Crosby whose actual name was Frances Jane van Alstyne born March 24, 1820, and wrote more than 8,000 hymns. She lived a fascinating 94 years of life, that would be well worth your time to read about. But we are focusing on one hymn …
What is the will of God for my life? This is a common question that is often asked in contemporary Christian settings and on occasion, within the secular realm. Many times this question is a form of code language that is really begging the question[s]: “What kind of job am I going to have?” Or …