Hungering for spiritual nourishment in Jesus. by Mike Wallace Walking in the front door of my home to the culinary smell of freshly baked bread is simply awesome! Fresh-baked whole wheat or honey and olive oil bread will melt into your pallet and win the blue ribbon at the county fair. I quickly grab the […]

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The good, the bad, and the ugly in Jesus’ lineage. by Mike Wallace Many people are excited to study their family genealogies: Where did we come from? Are we related to anyone famous? I know several people who spend much of their time studying family history. One interesting group called Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness […]

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by Mike Wallace Somehow, Thomas missed the call and did not make the meeting. It had been a tumultuous week, ending in the crucifixion of his friend and mentor, Jesus. Jerusalem was in an uproar, and the few disciples who followed Jesus had gone into hiding, locking themselves in a room to discuss the situation. […]

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Learning and living the steps of discipleship. by Mike Wallace The first thing one teaches students as a water safety instructor is reach, throw, row, go. Safety in rescuing a drowning victim has a natural progression of action. First, reach out to them. If they are too far from shore, throw them a life buoy […]

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Being willing to grow in grace and knowledge. by Mike Wallace She came in late to the weekly adult Bible study class and found a seat after we welcomed her. She quickly began participating in the question-and-answer session. We enjoyed having someone new join us — until she started taking over the class. She delivered […]

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One of the great wonders of my childhood was my dad taking me almost everywhere he went. Several times he took me overnight to the fire station for his entire twenty-four-hour shift. Shopping? I went with him. Camping, hiking, swimming, scuba diving, movies, side carpenter jobs — I would go too. Baseball games, to the […]

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We were hungry and excited. The catering truck had come to Missoula, Montana! We showed up in the parking lot and got in line to place our order. The line kept getting longer as people flocked to get their fish and chips. Freshly cooked, with a little salt and vinegar, fish and chips is one […]

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I was a young teenager when I first heard the saying “It is a choice, not a child.” Young and rather innocent, I had no clue what abortion is. Then there was this ethereal news item about a court case called Roe v. Wade, which said abortion was not only legal in the United States […]

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We will be persecuted and hated because of the god of this world--Satan. Run the race God has given us--endure to the end. Never give up!

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It was beyond chaotic. Crowds had gathered at night around the central courthouse and watched as the government condemned the Man. Such a trial was against the law of the land, but circumstances were so threatening to the government, the leaders believed they needed to try this Man. Without any counsel presented for the defense, […]

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When we pray Bible and study the Bible, we are mind melding with God. Let Him put His mind in us so we can become one with Him.

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We are saved by grace, not works. We DO the law (Ten Commandments) as it is not voided by grace. We are only saved by grace through faith.

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