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See how everything that the apostle thought of was connected with Christ—how he had concentrated every passion, every power, every thought, every act, every word, and set the whole upon Christ. I believe that there are many who love Christ after a sort, just as the sun shines today; but you know if you…

How much time do you spend connected to the Internet? When the Pew Research Center researched this issue, they found that 44% of American adults, aged 18-49 years old are almost always online. -- https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2021/03/26/about-three-in-ten-u-s-adults-say-they-are-almost-constantly-online/.…

Have you noticed how difficult it is to have a conversation with a friend these days without interruption? If one of you isn’t getting a text or call, the other is constantly glancing at their phone. A recent study by Asurion found that “Americans check their phone on average once every 12 minutes –…

Officials at the Sierra Bible Camp in California confirmed that the camp was destroyed by the Dixie Fire in the summer of 2021. The camp averaged 2,200 visitors each summer and was founded in 1952. The camp advertised itself as a camp where youth could get to know more about the Savior and connect with…

# Philippians 1:9-11 ## Opening — Paul’s Prayer This morning we conclude our look at the opening section of Paul’s letter to the Philippians. In verses 1–2, we have the opening salutation which identifies the author, Paul, and with him Timothy—The young man he has mentored. It also identifies the recipients—all…

# Philippians Lesson 1 ## Intro to the Study of Philippians I’ve been given the privilege of teaching the opening weeks of this study through the book of Philippians. Before we get to the text of Philippians I am going to take a few minutes to refresh your memory of the background of the Philippian churches…

We are gathered here today to mourn the loss, but also to celebrate the life of Russell Bowen. Today we find comfort in knowing that God is with us as we grieve. In the Bible we read these words: We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; 9 persecuted, but not…

Have you given up on dating? If you're frustrated with the games, the communication mishaps, and the sheer thought of going on another blind date, hang in there! You don't need to give up on finding love just yet. In fact, alternative methods to the traditional dating scene could give you a new outlet…

Research into living longer has focused on genetics and lifestyle, but a new factor also appears to play a major role in how long people live. It appears that regular social contact has as much positive effect on a person’s health as blood pressure, obesity, and eating a healthy diet. Two major studies…

By Fruzsina Eördögh Dmitry Itskov wants to live forever. The 32-year-old Russian billionaire and media mogul thinks he can do this by building himself (and everyone) an android body by the year 2045. There are a few flaws to Itskov’s idea, but that hasn’t stopped more than 20,000 people from publicly…

There’s a question mark in my mind after every Discovery Class. (By the way, if you don’t know what the Discovery class is, it’s the class that allows you to discover more about Peace Church and whether or not you want to join our church family.) That question mark is always there. Know what I’m asking…

During the U.S. Women’s Soccer Teams run to the World Cup Championship game, team Stephanie Cox didn’t get a lot of playing time, but says she something more important in the process. Cox played a total of 67 minutes in six games. Though a little frustrating, she said it served as a reminder of her responsibility…

The entire British nation is looking for a woman named Samantha after her soldier boyfriend, evidently deployed in Afghanistan, left a phone message at the wrong number. According to reports, Diane Potts from the northern English city of Gateshead, and found the message on her answering machine. The…

For fifteen years Mark Souder served as one of the congressmen from the state of Indiana. He was one of the conservative republicans who came into office during the off year “shellacking” that the Democrats suffered, not in 2010, but in 1994. He was known as a staunch conservative, especially on the…

Prevailing Prayer by D. L. Moody PREFATORY NOTE The two first and essential means of grace are the Word of God and Prayer. By these come conversion; for we are born again by the Word of God, which lives and abides forever; and whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. By these also…

“Read your Bible. Read it every day. Read it through in a year.” We have all heard and probably made these exhortations to scripture reading. To me it is always heartening to discover another person who keeps good on the reading of scripture. In Stephen Ambrose’s book on building the Transcontinental…

What it took to get an 8th grade education in 1895... Remember when parents, grandparents and great-grandparents stated that they only had an 8th grade education? Well, check this out. Could any of us have passed the 8th grade in 1895? This is the eighth-grade final exam from 1895 in Salina , Kansas…

Kentucky Youth Ministries YOUTH MINISTRY MANUA | OUR MISSION: We Build Students OUR OBJECTIVES Win … Reach students to Christ Build … Teach / Disciple students Send … Mobilize students !!! Kentucky Teenagers … … our mission field | YOUTH MINISTRY MANUAL INDEX Letter from the District Youth Director page…

SEEDS OF CONTEMPLATION for PENTECOSTAL PASTORS Joseph S. Girdler District Superintendent, KYAG August 26, 2008 *Some people have said, “I’d rather have wild fire, than no fire.” … Or, would we? *What do you do when someone gives a message in tongues and there’s no interpretation? Music worshipfully,…

BALTIMORE — Waking from a fog of anesthesia, Sandy Wilson found she was a patient in one of the hospitals where she worked as a nurse. She remembered having a baby, and being told she had gotten an infection. But nothing could prepare her for what lurked beneath the sheets. Flesh-eating bacteria were…

Page 41 Almost from the moment I had ears to hear, I heard those voices, and they have stayed with me ever since. They have come to me through my parents, my friends, my teachers, and my colleagues, but, most of all, they have come and still come through the mass media that surround me. And they say:…

Stefania Fraccalvieri now knows that tongue piercing costs a lot more than expected. Just after she had a metal stud put through her tongue—a popular fashion trend among teenagers—Stefania began to experience sharp, stabbing pains in her face that lasted up to half a minute, 20-30 times a day. Doctors…

The motion picture, City of Ember, provides an interesting look at the end of the world. With civilization on the brink of destruction, scientists construct an underground city named Ember to ensure the survival of the human race. To make the citizens of the city safer, they decide the residents must…

Background Noise In the distance, a siren sounds as an ambulance races against time. The base notes from the neighbor's stereo thunder through the wall and shake the knick knacks on the curio shelf. Your children slam the front door and run through the hall as the television is showing the first of fifteen…

GOD'S WILL Want to be in the center of God's will? Then turn to the center of God's word, the verse that is exactly in the middle of the Bible, Psalms 118:8 and follow the advise there: "It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man." (NKJV) Illustration by Jim L. Wilson GOD’S WILL…