Rich Beyond Belief and the Spiritual Diet of Abundance
The piece contrasts a WV lottery winner with warnings about spiritual famine. It argues wealth without God yields risk and loss, while true abundance comes from a rich relationship with Jesus Christ. It cites Acts 2 42 47 to illustrate the early church’s shared life and devotion.
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Jesus Christ
Christ
Desert Roads to God Embrace the Spirit in Solitude
A meditation on desert journeys as metaphors for spiritual life. The text cites Irish proverb charm and Desert Fathers seeking God in solitude, urging bravery to hear inner and external voices while embracing simple divine love. It ties First Christian Church of Baytown to contemplative history.
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God
Mary Frances Varallo
Mary Frances
Maranathachurch.com
Picnic I Was Visiting A Tech World Problem
A conversation with a computer programmer about tech issues centers on operator error rather than hardware or software. He quips that the problem was a picnic, then explains picnic means a problem in chair not in computer, followed by a Psalm 139 verse about searching thoughts and leading in an everlasting way.
Choose Faith Over Doubt and Live by God's Guidance
A pastor shares guidance on making decisive life choices in faith and values. He contrasts two suitors for a woman and urges choosing what is required over what is desired now. Emphasizing biblical wisdom, he references Joshua to encourage serving the Lord with one’s household.
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Tommy
Joshua
Teachable moments in parenting and in Jesus teaching
Reflection on how teachable moments enrich children’s lives. The author cites a radio discussion and Jesus examples from Matthew to show seizing opportunities to teach. The piece urges parents, grandparents, and educators to create and use teachable moments for lasting life lessons.
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Jesus
Faith Presbyterian Plans Upbuilding Weekend
Faith Presbyterian Church at 1715 Market Street Baytown invites families and individuals to an Upbuilding Weekend from Friday April 25 to Sunday April 27. Dr Ron Rand founder and director of Upbuilding Ministries since 1989 will lead sessions. Contact church office at 281 422 2938 or visit upbuildingministries.org for registration and information.
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Faith Presbyterian Church
Market Street
Baytown
Ron Rand
Upbuilding, Ministries
Upbuildingministries.org
Tax Day Faith and Civic Duty in Blessings of Liberty
A reflective piece urges grateful Christian citizens to view paying taxes as a privilege and a biblical duty. It contrasts ancient oppression with modern freedom, calling April 15 a celebration of liberty and a plea to bless America and uphold responsible citizenship through prayerful conviction.
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Internal Revenue Service
Sam
Rome
Israel
Caesar
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