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Teach the children well
Every Sunday morning, we have a time in our worship service that is called "Children's Moments." The younger boys and girls gather around me at the front of the church, and I tell them a story.
Handle the word of God wisely
Destiny can be defined as the inevitable or necessary succession of events.
The sin of keeping silent
"Cry aloud, spare not, lift up thy voice like a trumpet, and shew my people their transgression, and the house of Jacob their sins" (Isaiah 58:1 KJV).
Using the attractions of Christianity
One of the reasons I like spring so well is that there are flowers blooming everywhere, and some not only look pretty but smell good, too.
Someone is always watching you
It recently happened to me again in the local grocery store. Someone walked up to me, extended a hand and said, "Hey, Pastor Butler. How are you today?" I smiled and said I was doing well. We talked briefly about the weather and such, never getting into any specifics about anything.
God's word is only way to salvation
Many are getting farther and farther away from God. If a person has the desire to go to heaven, he or she must search for and follow the steps of Jesus as they travel through this world.
Troops mark Holy Week in Afghanistan
KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan - Hundreds of service members and civilians celebrated Easter with a Holy Week of services.
Trust Jesus' reach
"On the evening of the first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said 'Peace be with you.'" (John 20:19)
Easter is season for new life
Easter is all about celebrating new life. Even the secular observance is all about the beginning of new life.
Signs suggest Jesus is alive
"Jesus is alive!" Can you imagine the excitement in the voices and faces of the women who told their good news to the disciples? Even more, can you imagine the disbelief in the hearts and the minds of those who heard the declaration?
Stay close if you truly love God
Most people will say they love God, but their actions tell a different story.
Being an 'Easter person' all year
Well, another celebration of Easter is here, and many of us will rejoice in the good news of the stone being rolled away and the tomb found empty.
Be willing to suffer with God
On a Sunday morning long ago, when the disciples of Jesus first encountered their risen Lord, they "came to him, clasped his feet and worshipped him." (Matthew 28:9)
Looking forward to Easter Sunday
I remember looking forward to Easter Sunday when I was a child.
Learning the vital skill of listening
Sunday begins what is often called "Holy Week."
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Jesus lets us know who is greatest
On His journey through Galilee, Christ tried to prepare the minds of His disciples for the scenes before Him.
Unburden yourself by confessing faults
James 5:16 tells us to "confess your faults one with another." There are several benefits in doing this.
Admit sin to be right with God
Last week, I went to visit my son. He is greatly improving in so many ways, though he remains in a wheelchair.
What a friend Christians have in Jesus
Joseph M. Scriven (1819-96), who wrote the poem "What a Friend We Have in Jesus," was no stranger to trials and sadness.
Does the church need revival?
"The church has many critiques but no revivals." This anonymous quote was an opening of careful reflection for me.
Hope is the one thing we really need
A few years ago there was a popular song called, "All You Need is Love." I agree that real love is needed and it's nice to be on the receiving end, but the thing most needed is hope.
Words have more power than you think
There are so many ways one can misuse the tongue. Cursing, tale bearing, gossip, boasting and lying are just a few ways that words can be misused. Cursing in our day seems to have become a way of life for so many. It is as if some people could not talk unless they used a curse word in their speech.
God's word works if you work it
"So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it." - Isaiah 55:11
Be an advertisement for Godly living
Recently, my wife and I went on a short trip to the mountains. We happened to be there over a Sunday, so we went to a church close to the motel.
The Lord will be with you while you wait
When I was young, my mother read to me often. As I grew, the books were placed in my hands so that I could read them.
Are you following commands of men or God?
The book of Acts tells how the people in the first century obeyed the Gospel.
Appreciate your pastor this -- and every -- month
"Now, brothers and sisters, we ask you to appreciate those who work hard among you, who lead you in the Lord and teach you. Respect them with a very special love because of the work they do. Live in peace with each other." - 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 (NCV)
St. Philip's hosts state bishop
St. Philip's Episcopal Church hosted the 10th bishop of Georgia, the Right Reverend Scott Anson Benhase, for his annual visitation Sunday, Oct. 6.
We need to know the rules in life
The other day, I went to one of my grandson's football game. Like most sporting events, the fans - in this case, mostly parents - were yelling words of encouragement as well as instructions to the referees.
Come to God like a child
Every Sunday morning in our church, we have a time that we call, "Children's Time." The boys and girls from about ages 3-8 come forward and gather around me while I tell them a Bible story, and try to apply it to their lives.
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