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Follow by Ann-Louise
Although the exact number is uncertain, most sources say there are over 30,000 distinct Christian denominations in existence around the world. Why so many? Why so many differences? Who has it right? Who should we follow? Read more...

Who's Guarding the Doors? by Ann-Louise
Unless you live in cave, you have to enter a door to gain access to the place where you live. Most people guard the entrance to their homes in one way or another. Most will lock the doors when leaving and when going to bed at night. Some people have a dog or an alarm system for added security. While reading through 1 Chronicles recently, I was intrigued by the fact that God had appointed guards over the doors of the tabernacle, the place where He dwelled.  Read more...

By Two Immutable Things by Ann-Louise
We serve a God who keeps covenant and mercy to a thousand generations, who does not lie and who keeps His promises. Many times in Scripture we are reminded of these truths. God wants us to know that we can trust Him. He wants to remind us that He will do what is best for us and will never fail us.  Read more...

How Many Stones Will You Pick Up? by Ellen C.
The Pharisees were a prominent ‘sect’ of the Jews. They were very concerned about keeping the minute areas of the law (Matthew 23:23). The problem with the Pharisees was in their preoccupation with the minute, they had forgotten the “weightier matters of the law’.   Read more...

Left Speechless by Ann-Louise
Have you ever been left speechless? What was it that left you unable to respond? What left you without words? The Bible talks about a few people who were left speechless. What left them without words? What was it that left them unable to respond? Let's take a look...  Read more...

A True Friend by Ellen C.
Are you REALLY a friend? Does your soul feel intertwined with your friends’ soul? Do you comfort your friends? More importantly, do you edify your friends? Do you uphold the weak? Do you pursue what is good for you and for all? Read more...

What Does God See?  by Ann-Louise
When God looks at us, what does He see? He certainly does not see as we see. When you look at another person, what do you see first? Do you see their eyes, their hair or the color of their skin?  This is a subject that may not be popular but needs to be addressed, not just here, but everywhere. Please, please keep reading. Read more...

Do you KNOW?
 Many people think they need to do something to earn God's love and some think they will never be good enough or do enough good things to make it to heaven. The truth is, NONE of us are good enough! No matter how good a person may look on the outside, we all have the same problem on the inside. We have ALL sinned; we have all broken God's laws; we have all done bad things.  Read more...

Our IMMANUEL Forever  by Ann-Louise
In the early 90s, as coalition forces took a hands-on approach in the Middle East, the idea that God has somehow taken a hands-off approach to His creation resonated in the ears and hearts of the youth of America.  Singer Bette Midler crooned “God is watching us from a distance,” encouraging the idea that God is somewhat like an absentee father. The prophet Isaiah, however, proclaimed that a child would be born and His name would be called ‘Immanuel.’ (God with us.)  Read more...
About Pastors  by Ann-Louise 
Have you ever heard the joke about having roasted preacher for Sunday dinner? Perhaps this is something that bothers me more because my father is a pastor and have had the opportunity to interact with many people in various ministry positions over the years. But, even a casual, off-hand comment about a pastor (or even any member of the body of Christ), is not something that should be taken lightly.  Read more...

Spiritual 'Kodak' Moments  by Ann-Louise
Do you remember the 'Kodak Moment' commercials? The theme of those ads was that we should preserve our precious memories for a lifetime (using Kodak products, of course). One morning in church, I was very blessed to witness a spiritual 'Kodak Moment.'  Read more...