Tag: faith

Worship In All Seasons (Video)

Randolph Jason

Worship In All Seasons Video by Pastor Bill Johnson for Bethel Church In this message from WorshipU On Campus, Bill Johnson of Bethel Church unpacks the power of worship and praise. He discusses the unique opportunity to worship God on Earth in ways that we won’t be able to worship Him in Heaven. Be sure to check out the summary of this teaching below. Video Source SUMMARY: Psalms 8 & Matthew 21 – Jesus quotes Psalm 8. “Ordained Strength” and “perfected praise,” Jesus gave us an insight into what the…

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Almost Home (Video)

Randolph Jason

Almost Home Video by MercyMe GNN Note – We are but visitors to this strange land. We are Spiritual beings having a human experience. ~Anonymous ****** Video Source Are you disappointed Are you desperate for help You know what it’s like to be tired And only a shell of yourself You start to believe You don’t have what it takes Cause it’s all you can do Just to move much less finish the race But don’t forget what lies ahead Almost home Brother it won’t be long Soon all your…

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From Black Friday to Advent (Podcast)

Randolph Jason

From Black Friday to Advent Podcast by John Stonestreet for Break Point GNN Note – While this is close to two weeks old, when it originally aired we were shut down due to illness. While it’s not “hot-off-the-press” it’s still hot!! ****** Black Friday has certainly given America’s cultural reputation a black eye. The day after we pause to give thanks as a nation for God’s provisions, we trample security guards for iPhones and flat-screen televisions. It’s now an annual tradition: America’s big-box stores drop their prices and in response,…

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‘I Know God Is Good’: Girl Born Without Hands and Abandoned By Her ‘Ashamed’ Mother at Age 3 Pens Powerful Essay

Randolph Jason

‘I Know God Is Good’: Girl Born Without Hands and Abandoned By Her ‘Ashamed’ Mother at Age 3 Pens Powerful Essay By Compassion International via Faith Wire Eleven-year-old Cleidy from Guatemala was born with limb difference, missing both hands. In most poor Guatemalan communities, a child with such a disability would be considered inferior, without the hope of any future. In fact, her own mother abandoned her because she was ashamed. But Cleidy’s grandmother and a tutor from Christian organization Compassion International saw her potential. The difference has been staggering. Today, not only…

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Rural America May Need Revival More Than You Think—Is This Kind of Ministry the Answer?

Randolph Jason

Rural America May Need Revival More Than You Think—Is This Kind of Ministry the Answer? by STEPHEN STRANG for Charisma News There’s a part of the United States that is routinely overlooked when it comes to missions and church planting. And no, I’m not talking about a particular state or city. I’m talking about rural America. Small towns may be well known for their charm, but Ed Stetzer says our rural friends aren’t doing as well as we might think. In fact, he says that rural America is “perhaps in greater danger…

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6 Ways to Foster Healthy Social Media Habits

Randolph Jason

6 Ways to Foster Healthy Social Media Habits by Daniel Patterson  for The Gospel Coalition It’s fashionable to lament the state of social media. Social media is addictive; it’s been linked to depressive symptoms; it can atrophy your ability to focus; it’s often a petri dish for tribalism and a playground for trolls. I’ve heard all of this. At the same time, I’ve formed all sorts of relationships and learned all sorts of things through one social platform or another. Regardless of whether social media is a net positive or negative,…

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Living with Confidence in a Chaotic World (Video)

Randolph Jason

Living with Confidence in a Chaotic World Video by Dr Pastor David Jeremiah for Dr. David Jeremiah opened the conference with a message that every Christian should take to heart, in a time as this. Romans 13:11-14 Dr. David Jeremiah, is the founder of Turning Point Radio and Television Ministries and senior Pastor of Shadow Mountain Community Church. Turning Point’s 30-minute radio program is heard on more than 2500 stations worldwide. Video Source

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The Sufficiency of Scripture (Podcast)

Randolph Jason

The Sufficiency of Scripture Podcast by Pastor Dr John MacArthur for Grace to You Podcast HERE >>> As you know, we are studying 1 Timothy, but I have been hesitant in these next couple of Sundays to get back to 1 Timothy until all of our folks are back. We have many who are away over this particular holiday season. And so, I have postponed getting into chapter 2, which is a vital chapter, for at least a couple of weeks. Not only because of scheduling but also because of…

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The Opening of the Evangelical Mind (Podcasts)

Randolph Jason

The Opening of the Evangelical Mind Podcasts by Ravi Zacharias for Just Thinking Do you think it’s possible to be both an evangelical and an intellectual? Today on Just Thinking, Ravi Zacharias is with doctors Peter Berger and Timothy Shah, as they discuss this question that the secular world usually answers with a “no.” Podcast Part 1 HERE >>>   What do you think about the biases of the secular media towards evangelicals? It seems there is quite a bias, especially when it comes to the intellect of evangelicals. On…

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