My citizenship, where is it? Sometimes I’m torn up inside wondering where I belong.
Several minutes ago, I was on the phone with a couple from another country who are making a trip back to their homeland, Israel. While I’m terribly excited for them, I am also wondering about the conflict of the soul that will [...]

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“Throughout the history of God’s dealings with man, He has gone to great lengths to reveal Himself. Yet He leaves a veil for each one of us to work past and pray through before we can have our personal glimpse and intimate knowledge of our Creator. Prayer takes us by the hand and leads us [...]

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Ever have one of “those” days? You know, the world presses in, people press in, and the hubbub of the world is just too much? We can take so many lessons from small children. I was watching some the other day in the store. The bright lights were on, the day was nearly gone, people [...]

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It’s party time! And, we’ve updated OUR KITCHEN with some delicious recipes to serve at your upcoming party. In the meantime, here’s one to file and have ready for February 7th.
SUPER BOWL CHILI
1 1/2 lb. ground round or chuck
1 (#2) can tomato sauce
1 can red beans (not kidney)
1 tsp. salt
2 medium onions, chopped fine [...]

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The view is clear from where I stand. I can see the imprint of His hand on who I was and who I’ll be. His love and grace have delivered me. Isn’t He good? Hasn’t He done ALL He said He would? All that I have, ALL that I am, comes from above! Who am [...]

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Founder: CHRIST! Matthew 16:18
Foundation: CHRIST! 1 Corinthians 3:11
Head of Church: CHRIST! Ephesians 5:23
Bible Names: Romans 16:16, Acts 20:28, Acts 11:26
Bible Ordinances to be Observed
Baptism (an Initiation) Mark 16:16
By Baptism We Get Into Christ Galatians 3:27
Baptism Last Step Into His Church 1 Corinthians 12:13
Baptism Necessary to Fulfill All Righteousness Matthew 3:15
For other interesting facts on baptism, [...]

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This is a great recipe for breakfast or a healthy option to a mid-afternoon snack. Just add a cup of coffee or a tall glass of milk and some fruit, and you’re sure to have a winning taste treat.
RAISIN BRAN MUFFINS
(Use a really large bowl to combine ingredients.)
4 cups raisin bran cereal
2 cups 100% Bran [...]

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2 cups tea
2 cups raspberry juice
1/4 cup honey
Mix raspberry juice, tea and honey. Whisk until honey is dissolved. Serve cold over ice. You can substitute cranberry juice, instead of raspberry, for a different taste. Also good warmed up for chilly days! Serves 4. Share with a friend.

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“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the sinful nature with its passions and desires.” Galatians 5:22-24
1. LOVE Read 1 Corinthians 13
2. JOY Read John 15:11; John 16:22-24; [...]

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Having a SNACK ATTACK? The one below is easy to make and tastes so good.
CARAMEL CORN IN A BAG
3 qts. popped corn (3/4 c. unpopped corn)
1 1/2 cups salted Spanish peanuts
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
Place POPPED CORN and peanuts in a clean, large [...]

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