Heaven or Men Authority in Bible Teachings at Spirit Church
A sermon prompts readers to weigh religious authority as heaven sent or man made, using baptism, faith and works, salvation, and worship music as examples. It argues immersion over sprinkling, baptism essential for salvation, and singing only in worship as heaven based. It cites Acts 8:38-39, Mk 16:16, James 2:24, Col 2:14, and related verses. Visit www biblework com for more.
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John
Christ
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Peter
Jesus Christ
Paul
James
Biblework.com
Remembering a Mother's Love and Musical Journey
A Baytown area reader recalls his mother who died in 1997 at 75 and her lifelong influence. He credits her with guiding his faith, starting weekly religious articles for the Baytown Sun, and inspiring the Coastliners reunion. He cherishes church, community concerts, and his gospel path.
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Mom
Coastliners
Church On the Rock
Faith Presbyterian installs pastor Tim Marquez in Houston
Faith Presbyterian Church welcomed Rev. Tim Marquez as pastor last Sunday at 3900 North Main. Born in Manila, he studied at Silliman University Divinity School and earned clinical psychology graduate work. He was ordained in 1999 and has served in California, Ohio, and Texas.
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Faith Presbyterian Church
Tim Marquez
Tim
Manila
Philippines
Silliman University Divinity School
The
Presbyterian Church
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Ohio
Texas
Tricia
USA
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Trisha
MD Anderson
Houston
Astros
Rockets
Texans
Austin
Faith Presbyterian
North Main
Parable on Lookalike Christians and the Holy Spirit
The author explains that the phrase all Christians look alike refers to a shared inner fruit of the Holy Spirit. He cites Galatians on love joy peace patience kindness goodness faithfulness gentleness and self control and notes how this inner fruit shows outwardly in believers during trials.
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General Motors
Chrysler Corporation
Angel Breath
God
To trust or to believe in
Chris Hedges argues we cannot love without trust and explores how believe in can imply reliance or worth. The piece muses on trust, faith, and love within families, noting that we can love those we cannot fully trust and still affirm their basic goodness. Visit www.sjolanderroadfellowship.com for more.
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Chris Hedges
Lord
Christ
God
Jesus
Martha
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St Jude Thaddeus Parish Bazaar on May 19
St Jude Thaddeus Parish invites the community to a Family Day on Sunday May 19 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 800 S Main Highlands featuring barbecue chicken and sausage dinners, desserts, Mexican dinners, hot dogs, moonwalks, games, rides, a photo booth, DJ, outdoor booths, bingo at 1 p.m., live and silent auctions starting 1 p.m., and a 5 p.m. prize raffle.
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St. Jude Thaddeus Parish
Marian Hall
Joe Mundadan
St. Jude Thaddeus
S. Main
Highlands
Little Biddy Bits on Time and the House of the Lord
A chaplain recalls family memories after a mother's passing. A daughter quotes a rule about curfews on dates and the steps not being in the house. The piece links the idea to Psalm 122:1 and reflects on faith and belonging.
Pope orders internal reporting on clergy abuse worldwide
Pope Francis issued a global church law requiring all priests and nuns to report abuse and cover ups to church authorities. The rule includes whistle blower protections and obliges dioceses to set up confidential reporting channels and outlines steps for investigations when the accused are bishops or superiors.
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Francis
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