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Book Review: Winning Over Pain, Fear, and Worry

by Paul Chappell | Sep 13, 2012 | Christian Life, Media/Resources

Everyone faces pain, fear, and worry; but it seems that Satan especially aims these fiery darts at Christians who are committed to moving forward for God. This three-in-one volume of John Haggai’s books Winning over Pain, Winning over Fear, and Winning over Worry, was...

When Faith Knocks

by Paul Chappell | Aug 30, 2012 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership

Thomas Edison observed, “Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.” It seems to me that something similar can be said of faith. I have observed that some of the most faith-building times in my life have been when I’ve...

No More Excuses

by Rick Flanders | Jul 28, 2012 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership

[Today’s post is a guest post by Dr. Rick Flanders. Dr. Flanders is an evangelist sent out of First Baptist Church of Bridgeport, Michigan. He has been in full time ministry since 1973 and preaches revival meetings around the country.] One great obstacle to progress...

Massacred for the Faith

by Paul Chappell | Jul 13, 2012 | Christian Life

Our tears are no longer of water; they are of blood; they do not merely obscure our sight, they choke our very hearts.—Waldensians of Italy after what is known today as the Massacre of Piedmont. In January of 1655, the Duke of Savoy forced a cruel choice upon the...

5 Ways to Be God’s Friend

by Kurt Skelly | Jul 6, 2012 | Christian Life

[This is a guest post by Pastor Kurt Skelly. Pastor Skelly has been the senior pastor of Harvest Baptist Church since 1996. By God’s enablement, Harvest Baptist Church has seen remarkable growth. Brother Skelly is an engaging Bible preacher and recently preached for...