November 10, 2011
by Julie Cudney
Posts: 46
Every week, I hear Chris say “love the saints as you leave” at the end of the service. To most, that means talking with friends or someone new for a while before heading home. For many at Faith Bible Church, though, loving the saints goes far beyond Sundays; it is a way of life.
The reason I know this is because my husband and I have been at the receiving end of that Spirit-filled love on multiple occasions. Continue Reading →
November 9, 2011
by Scott Phillips
Posts: 25
Being a native of Kansas, I spent many days sitting next to the radio listening to Royals games and the holidays sitting in front of the old wooden TV watching the Chiefs with my grandfather. There is very little wonder that despite the overwhelming and suffocating tide of San Diego fans in the valley, I remain loyal to my Kansas City teams through thick and thin, and yes, there is whole lot of thin.
So, for all you Chargers fans out there, I just wanted to let you know I was empathizing with you this past Monday night – sort of . . . Continue Reading →
November 8, 2011
by Julie Cudney
Posts: 46
A few months ago, I was at the store deciding which brand of something to get when a woman asked me about my knowledge of the product. Over the course of the next several minutes, we talked about our lives, and she revealed a personal struggle to me. I was in a hurry that day, so I excused myself from the conversation and made my way to the checkout.
Later, though, it hit me like a ton of bricks: I had missed a divine appointment. I knew in my heart that God had presented an opportunity to be a light to that woman, and I had failed miserably. Continue Reading →
November 7, 2011
by danny
Posts: 1
We should be encouraged by the great truths we sing every Sunday. You may not have noticed, but we purposefully choose music that explains God’s character, His attributes and the Gospel. Our hearts should be set on the Gospel. Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians 2:2, “For I determined to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ, and Him crucified.” Likewise, the Gospel must be in our songs. The only thing that should cause Christians to sing, respond and engage in worship, is the truth of the Gospel.
I must admit that at times my heart has been tempted to manipulate the emotions of the saints by utilizing music. At times, I’ve wanted for believers to respond to the music and not to the truth of the Gospel. Continue Reading →
November 3, 2011
by Shannon Munoz
Posts: 94
There are words that we hope we will never hear.
Words like “I’m sorry, your child did not make it,” or hearing your young daughter say “Help, I think I’m pregnant.”
It is in these storms of life that we find out what we have built our faith on.
Did we build on the solid Rock or the sinking sand? Do we humble ourselves before a sovereign God or box the air and scream out “Why?!?” Continue Reading →