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But grow in the grace and knowledge
of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. (2 Peter 3:18)

 

This is a series of articles for those who wish to deepen and strengthen their spiritual roots and their walk with Jesus.

 

What the Bible Says About Speaking in Tongues

Some churches emphasize the practice of speaking in tongues. They teach that every Christian should speak in tongues as evidence of receiving the baptism of the Holy Spirit. Other churches allow the practice of speaking in tongues, but do not encourage it. Still other churches forbid their members from speaking in tongues. What does the Bible say?

 

The Secret “H” Factor

What would you pay for a secret recipe that could change your life? If you saw an item on eBay guaranteed to help you get along with everyone and have no more arguments, fights, unhappiness or people problems of any kind, would you bid? Well, I'll let you in on the secret, and for free! It's the secret H factor....

 

A Study on Prayer

Prayer may be defined in several ways, but its simplest meaning is that of communication or dialogue with God. It is our direct line to God: never a busy signal.

 

Giving Thanks to God

What would we see if we took to heart the biblical mandate of giving thanks to God? Are we so close to the problems around us that we loose sight of the blessings?

 

The Key of Togetherness

These are some short but inspirational thoughts about togetherness from Dr. Joseph Tkach, our denominational President and Pastor General. His point is very pertinent to the unsettling times we live in, and alerts us to the profound pain we can inadvertently inflict on each other.

 

Forgiveness

Nothing is as precious as forgiveness when we need it. Without it we are doomed, lost, in pain. This study offers you hope in the biblical teachings about forgiveness.

 

Integrity

We hear so much about integrity or the lack of it in people of authority. But do we know what it means to have it? Or is there more to it than we think?

 

Patience

Patience implies suffering, enduring or waiting, as a determination of the will. As such it is an essential Christian virtue we are exhorted to exercise.

 

Finding Meaning in a Commuter Church

In a commuter church many travel quite a distance to go to services. Find out how being a commuter church can be an asset, and not just a liability.

 

My Experience With Prayer

Is prayer just a Christian discipline or much more? Is it just a duty or a full relationship that changes as we do? Find out how prayer can be an intimate relationship with your Creator.

 

Preaching Is Also in the Listening

Is preaching all a matter of pastoral skill and speaking ability? Or is it also a matter of listening on the part of the members?

 

A Matter of Trust

We do a lot of trusting every day. So, why is it some find it so difficult to trust in God? Is it because He is invisible? Because we cannot control Him? We can let God be God, even if we don't understand everything.

 

Words Are Like Seeds

Words are like seeds we plant everyday, and they can be good seeds or infesting weeds. They can be a healing balm or a caustic drop. But most importantly, they speak of Jesus in us, for good or bad.