…you are the light on the hill!

Great relationships begin with...
     'Refreshment in Refuge' from Gina Burgess

There are certain characteristics that must be present in order for a great relationship to develop. One of the most famous, truly great relationships occurred between David and Jonathan, and we find that in 1 Samuel 18. To understand this relationship there are some characteristics of each man that contribute to the relationship. However, the most telling is how God says in 1 Samuel 18:1 Now when he had finished speaking to Saul, the soul of Jonathan was knit to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul. That is so telling because this relationship…

Mud Man
     'Voice of Inspiration' from Andy Castro

He must have seen the glory beaming out of the one named Adam. He had to see the sunrise and sunset, creativity and passion, strength and love in the muddy mixture. He must have seen the majesty of untold greatness and the beauty of wholeness in this unfamiliar work of creation. Lucifer, in all his anger, resentment and bitterness must have seen Adam as a reflection of Almighty God. He must have shook in fear as he watched the Creator from a distance form, mold and shape the mud into man. Questions and worry must have invaded his mind as God etched away all imperfections to create…

The Book Of Life
     ''Christ in You...'' from Dale Krebbs

Did you know that a book is being written about you? Not only you, but all others, too. No matter who you are, how famous you may or may not be, how old you are, where you were educated, what your occupation is or may have been. A book is being written about your life. Not only yours, but many others. Many have had books written about them; who they are, what they have accomplished during their life, or perhaps what they did not do that made them well known. So, they were accounted worthy to have a book written by someone about their life. God has and is writing a book about you.…

Celebrities Are Not Heroes
     'Inspiration For You' from Randy Mitchell

Who comes to mind when you think about your personal heroes: a parent, sibling, action figure, military veteran, or stranger you witness saving a life? Maybe it's the elderly lady selflessly serving free Thanksgiving meals inside the homeless shelter, an ER Doctor working exhaustively for three days straight, or just someone that reaches out their car window at an intersection handing over a dollar bill to a stranger in need. No matter who they are, we all want, and wish for someone who's larger than life. Heroes come in many shapes, forms and patterns, and they don't…

Bible and Quote - February 17-21
     'Bible verse and quote' from Jan Couns

Righteousness and justice are the foundation of Your throne; love and faithfulness go before You. Psalm 89:14 God never acts inconsistently with His wisdom, His holiness, or His goodness. He never acts capriciously, but has good cause for all His decisions and actions. William Plumer, 1802-80, pastor, professor, author How blessed are the people who know the joyful sound! O Lord, they walk in the light of Your countenance. Psalm 89:15 The Holy Ghost is a spirit of counsel, powerfully instructing and convincingly teaching how to act and walk, for He directs us to…

Choices
     'God's Words For US' from Cecelia Lester

We make choices every day of our lives. When the alarm goes off, I decide whether I get up or roll over and go back to sleep. When we go out in the afternoon, I chose what I will wear. As we make out our grocery list, we decide what we want to have to eat. Just this last Sunday evening, my hubby called me to the backdoor. One of the boys next door turned seven years old. Hubby was holding a mini cupcake in each hand. They chose to share with us in a small way. Our choices sometimes are dictated by factors such as health issues, and finances. These decisions shape our lives.…

His House
     'Chip Shots from the Ruff of Life' from Tom Kelley

Almost every town has one. People quicken their pace walking when they pass by. It becomes the subject of conjecture and legend. Some are consumed by needing to know its history. Still others make it the subject of mindless dares. It stands silent yet speaks volumes. It commands attention simply by its enduring presence. It is an empty house. I can remember just such a house when I was in my pre-teen years. It sat back a lane just about a mile out of town. We called it the haunted house. It was ramshackled. To walk through the front door you walked across the roof of…

Satan's Strategy
     ''Winging It' from Stan Smith

When His disciples confessed that Jesus was the Christ, the Son of God (Matthew 16:13-16), Jesus started telling them that the plan was for Him to suffer and die and be raised again (Matthew 16:21). Peter objected. Jesus responded in what might appear a schizophrenic way. "Get behind Me, Satan! You are a hindrance to Me. For you are not setting your mind on the things of God, but on the things of man." (Matthew 16:23) It might seem to be confused because He told Peter "Get behind Me, Satan." Now, we know Peter was not Satan, so what was He saying? The term…

Hide and Seek
     'The Way' from Kevin Pauley

“If you look for me in earnest, you will find me when you seek me.” Jeremiah 29:13 How many times have you tried to pray only to find yourself thinking of something else instead? How many times have you caught yourself asleep when you intended to meditate? We are so easily distracted. We are like babies whose eyes follow whatever is moving without true understanding. A fly buzzes and we are distracted from our conversation with the Sovereign God. A drip from a faucet can ruin our meditation. God promises that in the great game of hide and seek He will be…

Comfort in Isaiah III (12-15-10)
     'Today's Little Lift' from Jim Bullington

Isaiah's prophecy of “The voice of one crying in the wilderness...,” is directly connected to the promise of comfort in Isaiah 40. Today's message will show that link by noting a few passages which show that the fulfilment of the one was John the baptist, and the fulfilment of the other was Jesus Christ. First, we will consider the testimony of Dr. Luke. He writes, “...[T]he word of God came to John [the baptist] the son of Zacharias in the wilderness. And he went into all the region around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the remission of sins,…

Another Miraculous Transformation
     'Word from Scotland' from Sandy Shaw

Turn to Luke Chapter 19. At the end of Luke Chapter 18, we read of that poor blind tramp, Bartimaeus, crying out to Jesus Christ for mercy and sight, and Jesus is so gracious and tender and powerful. And just along the road we read of a man who was a rogue and a rascal - and very rich.……