It’s so exciting to hear stories from our Bridge of Hope centers that show just how deeply God’s love and teachings settle within the hearts of the children who attend. It is equally as exciting to hear about entire families changing because of the work in a Bridge of Hope center. One center witnessed two [...]
Wow, this word will get you excited to always walk by faith with a heart of thanksgiving. Paige Norfleet shares a now word in this season of Thanksgiving that will encourage you to do just that—be thankful in ALL things, remembering what God HAS done and WILL do in our lives. Paige Norfleet shares: God [...]
via: Reasons to Believe Kenneth Richard Samples In this series we have discussed the importance of the philosophical enterprise, which esteemed scholar Ed Miller defines as “thinking clearly, rationally, and critically about life’s most important issues.” (I recommend his outstanding book, Questions That Matter. In the final two articles of this series, I will discuss [...]
This word by Tiffany Ann Lewis is not only a teaching but a great word of encouragement. I like the title: And God said, “Only believe.” Yes, we are to only believe and take Him at His word…it’s such a test of faith sometimes—especially when the circumstances look the exact opposite. Yet that is how [...]
THE ULTIMATE BLESSING Think about all that God has blessed you with in this life, and your mind may go through many things. Times when He has healed, delivered, enlightened, protected and watched over you and ones you love. I am sure that it makes you thankful as you think on what our God has [...]
via: ffoz.org Thought for the Week Who then among you is noble-minded? Who is compassionate? Who is full of love? Let him declare, “If sedition and disagreement and schisms have arisen because of me, I will depart, I will go wherever you want, and I will do whatever the majority commands; only let the flock [...]
This is a timely word by Taffie Furr on “Unity in the Body.” Yes, we need unity and agreement among us. It’s our livelihood in Christ and His prayer over us. I like what Taffie shares here about agreement: “Being in agreement with what God says would have His blessing and power working with us. [...]
via: Reasons to Believe Kenneth Richard Samples A student once said to me, “Hey prof, your logic class rocks!” So to intentionally equivocate, it’s not just geology courses that are known for “rocks.” In my twenty years of teaching college courses in philosophy and religion, the class students seem to appreciate most is Introduction to [...]
via: Reasons to Believe by Dr. Fazale (“Fuz”) Rana “Seeing is believing.” Many evolutionary biologists lean on this old adage to argue for the validity of the evolutionary paradigm. They claim that evolution must be a fact, because we can observe it happening. We can see evolution in action. In fact, Oxford biologist Richard Dawkins [...]
via: Reasons to Believe by Jeff Zweerink Louis Armstrong was one of the most influential jazz musicians of all time. His style of singing and playing shifted the focus of jazz from collective improvisation to solo performances. In particular, many later musicians emulated his innovative way of using vocal sounds to enhance the impact of [...]
