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Devotion – One Hit Wonders, 3 John

Background: The book of 3 John is a short, personal letter written by the Apostle John to a man named Gaius.  Men named Gaius are mentioned several times in the New Testament, yet, Gaius was a common name at that time, so more than likely, this is the only time we find this man in […]

Devotion – One Hit Wonders: 2 John

Background: John was one of the twelve disciples who followed Jesus and one of Jesus best friends on the earth.  He spent three years listening to Jesus teaching and watching him serve people and perform miracles.  This man that John had given his life to follow was much more than an ordinary man, Jesus was […]

A Look at Spiritual Gifts

Discovering one’s spiritual gifts and then using them in ministry is a vital part in the maturing process of the Christian faith.  The document linked below  is one of the best treatments I have ever seen in explaining the different gifts found in the Scriptures.  Before I go farther, let me define what we mean […]

The History of Valentine’s Day

Happy Valentine’s Day, AKA as “National Singles Awareness Day”, and “National Love Manipulation Day”.  Mark Driscoll wrote an interesting blog giving the history of the day and the man for whom it is named.  Thought I’d share it with you.  God bless.

Devotion – One Hit Wonders: Philemon

Background: Philemon is a letter from the Apostle Paul to a man named Philemon.  After Paul became a Christian, he spent his life as a missionary going from town to town telling people about Jesus.  During this time, Paul preached the Gospel and planted a church in the city of Ephesus.  As Christianity grew in […]