By Rev. James L. Snyder
Gary Hemsely was running for some county political position †I’ve forgotten which one now. What I do remember is that he was a member of my church at the time.
Sometimes a pastor can get between the Rock of Ages and a politician without trying too hard. That seemed to be my predicament with Gary. In all things political, I have maintained one basic philosophy: Ask not what your country can do for you, just get out and vote Read more…
Humour
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Christianity: A Quick Guide to One of the most Common Religions in the World
Christianity is one of the most widespread religions in the world. It is estimated that over 2.1 billion people worldwide are Christians
In Christianity, Jesus is a very important figure. In fact, the whole religion is based around his life and teachings. Jesus is considered to be the Messiah which means the anointed one in Hebrew. (Messiah is translated to Christ in English). Jesus is regarded to as both a god and a man Read more…
Religion
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Although it may appear a few items down your list of things you think of for decorations at Christmas time (after Christmas trees, lights, presents, and even nativity scenes) the wreath is one of the most enduring holiday symbols that there is. With its roots in pagan history, the wreath can also be regarded as a decoration appropriate to many different faiths, not just Christianity.
Ancient Roots of the Wreath
Laurel wreaths and wreaths made from the leaves of other trees were common among several ancient peoples Read more…
Religion
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Ask any pastor what the most frustrating part of his job is and he’ll tell you it’s getting the entire church to participate in evangelism.
For some reason, most Christians think that only ordained clergy or professionals can share the Good News. They even have a cliched old saying about it: Evangelism, they say, is for those paid to be good, not for those who are good for nothing.
However, the real truth of the matter is this: Evangelism – sharing the redemptive story of Jesus Christ – is the job of every Christian Read more…
Religion
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At this time of year, children all over the world are making wish lists and hoping Santa Claus will stuff their stockings with the latest and greatest toys and gadgets. They think back to the joys of last Christmas when all them dreams came true and they’re waiting with anticipation for Christmas morning to arrive.
But how many children know the story of the first Christmas – the night Jesus was born?
My own children are no exception. My oldest son has a wish list two pages long! It’s obvious that he has embraced the commercialism of this season Read more…
Religion
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Catholicism is a general term referring to various things depending on the context to which the word is used. Despite the myriad of meanings associated with it, Catholicism is known to be that which encompasses the Catholic faith, its believers and its followers.
Variety A number of diverse groups are under this faith, although there are also variations in their ways and beliefs. Included in this list would be major groups, under apostolic succession who consider themselves Catholic. These are the Roman Catholic Church (Western and Eastern churches), Orthodox Churches (Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, Lutheran, and Anglican), the Evangelicals (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Lutheran Church in Canada, etc Read more…
Religion
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Å“We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried Read more…
Religion
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I’ll Win It For You
The game was tight. Archrivals had faced off for three and a half periods in a seesaw battle that was going down to the wire. As the clock ticked down, the two sides traded the lead back and forth. Neither could be assured of victory because with the game so close, anything could happen.
From the sideline, the coach watched his team getting more and more apprehensive as the seconds ticked away. They were missing shots they never missed. They were missing opportunities they didn’t miss Read more…
Motivational
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It seems that as every day passes by the world is getting darker and the people are getting wickeder. Natural disasters seem to be increasing like never seen before in history. What is going to happen if it continues to get much darker year after year? Many will be afraid to even live in this world with such darkness. Fear and worry will strike the hearts of millions as it is happening now. If it continues to get darker year after year what will ten years look like? Does God have a plan for His people during all this?
God always has a plan and purpose for His people Read more…
Religion
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All throughout the Old Testament are various prophecies detailing the coming of the Messiah. The biblical text are numerous and telling of the life of the Lord. Fast forward through time centuries later and you will come to the birth of Jesus Christ. Many have tried unsuccessfully to try and discredit not only Jesus as being the Son Of God but also his very existence. By using the scriptures themselves in addition to archeology and other historical records aside of the bible, it is easy to disprove the doubters Read more…
Religion
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