Two weeks into Chris’ REAL MEN series, I am still no closer to becoming a real man… which my husband is thankful for. Anyone who heard his sermon on Sunday, though, knows that his points had plenty for the ladies to apply as well. Near the end of his talk, Chris brought two men up on stage to give some personal accounts and advice on being godly men and leaders. It was a comment from …
Category Archives: Gospel
In 1 Timothy 6:6, the Apostle Paul says, “Now godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content.” He tells the Philippians in 4:11, “Not that I speak from want, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am.” By the time I reached junior high, I discovered …
March 8, 2012
by Julie Cudney
Comments Off
Faith Bible Church’s Book of the Month for March is “Uneclipsing the Son” by Rick Holland. The premise of the book is that we as Christians allow our One True Love, Jesus, to be eclipsed in our lives. Is this a book you should read? I will let Holland answer that question for me. In the opening pages of his book, he gives some warning signs of a possible Son eclipse
March 1, 2012
by Tom Barbour
Comments Off
When I began my financial planning practice in the mid-‘80s, Rich and Cindy were among my first clients. Rich was a fellow deacon in our church and also the lead lay teacher for the youth group. In his early thirties, Rich was a building superintendent for a major construction company, while Cindy was a stay-at-home mom caring their two children. Rich called me one day to say that he was being promoted to a new …
Movies based on a true story often must rely on artistic license and/or exaggeration in order to make them more interesting. There is one person for whom few—if any—exaggerations are needed to embellish the account of his life. Eric Liddell was 5’8”, 150 lbs. and died at the relatively young age of 43, but his influence on society—and even more importantly for God’s kingdom—extends well beyond his physical stature and short lifespan. The great Scottish …