Exercising Your Faith Muscle

Kim Thompson-Pinder Did you know that your faith grows when you use it? Over the years I have ministered to people who thought that faith was some magical force that only ‘special’ people have, and they weren’t included in that list! Let’s get one thing straight right from the beginning....

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Three New Beginnings in the Bible

New beginnings in the Bible

Darla Noble Each New Year brings with it all sorts of good intentions for changing this or that in our lives. We resolve to eat healthier, save more money, exercise, take up a new hobby, get rid of a bad habit… the list goes on and on. But why? Why...

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Annual Inventory Stock Taking

Annual Inventory Stock Taking

Have you ever worked in an establishment that takes stock every year? It’s quite an undertaking, but so good for the manager to see how his business is doing. This really helps to see which was a good product and in demand, and which there’s no longer any use for....

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How You Can Know Jesus More Personally

Darla Noble It’s one thing to know New York City is located in the upper east part of the USA. It’s quite another to know how to maneuver around the city safely and efficiently. The same can be said about Jesus. It’s one thing to know who Jesus is. It...

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4 Prayers for Christmas

4 Prayers for Christmas

Darla Noble I believe scripture clearly tells us that the most God-honored prayers are the prayers that come from our heart. This truth means that I’m not a fan of recited prayers, but I know that oftentimes people don’t feel they know how to talk to God or find themselves...

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The Dangers of Un-forgiveness

The dangers of unforgiveness

Darla Noble This article is going to be rather short, but I’m not sure just how sweet (“short and sweet”) you will think it is. There will be no fluff or warm fuzzies for you, either. Instead, we’re going to look at the plain, simple truth Jesus spoke when it...

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How to Be a Christian Mentor

How to be a Christian mentor

Darla Noble Hebrews 13:7 says, “Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith.” I love this verse because it brings to my mind’s eye pictures and memories of Granny, Pa (my grandfather), Joan, Marie, Albert,...

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Stirring That Special Recipe

Stirring That Special Recipe

Can you remember a time in your past when cooking that perhaps your g’mother, aunt, or your own dear mother asked you to stir for a while she attended to some other important matter in the kitchen? Was it perhaps her stew, custard pudding, or better yet the beginnings of...

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My Five Favorite Worship Songs

My five favourite worship songs

Darla Noble Before I share with you my favorite worship songs (and why), I want to take a minute or two to discuss what has been termed the “Worship War” regarding music in the church. You see, while there are wars going on around us all across the world, there...

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What Is the True Purpose of Prayer?

What is the true purpose of prayer?

Maria In Luke 11, Jesus is teaching His disciples on how to pray. In this chapter, Jesus makes three illustrations on how to pray and what we can draw from it. Our Father: Reverence and submission to God The prayer in Luke 11:2-4 is a prayer most Christians are familiar...

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