Faith & Reflection

Spiritual Reflections and Devotions

From time to time, we post selections from new and old gems of meditations either from our cherished writings or those of our congregation.

We hope you will find encouragement in the Scriptures considered or the retelling of their living in the Lord, trusting His promises and reflecting on their experiences.

Latest Posts and Articles

What is the literal and allegorical meaning of first Passover in the Bible?
Bible Questions and Answers
Literally, the term Passover refers to the angel of death passing over a family and not taking the life of any first-born man or l... Read more
The Time to Favor Zion Has Come
Bible Studies, Israel
Thou shalt arise and have mercy upon Zion: for the time to favor her, yea, the set time is come.” Psalm 102:13 [—TOC H... Read more
Out of the Abundance of the Heart the Mouth Speaks
Christian Living
God values our heart intent and motives. Content [—ATOC—] [—TAG:h3—] Our Words are a Reflection of Our Hea... Read more
A Christian’s Responsibility Regarding Tithing
Christian Living
What is a Christian’s Responsibility? In today’s world of multi-media Christian ministries, it seems that we are flood... Read more
God’s Perfect Preparation
Bible Studies
Introduction Picture in your mind Moses standing before Pharaoh, demanding that he, “let my people go!” Picture Joseph... Read more
Where was God on 9/11?
Current Events, Videos
This moving presentation takes you through the terrible moments of the 9/11 attacks. It asks the hard question about how God could... Read more
What are the things in heaven that we are going to save or invest in?
Bible Questions and Answers
In order to invest in these sure promises, we commit to serving God and doing HIs will. “My son, give me thine heart,” and “Buy th... Read more
Cast Your Care Upon Him
Christian Living
“Casting all your care upon Him; for He careth for you.”  1 Peter 5:7 (King James Version) Cast Your Cares on Him The ... Read more
Headlines of the Future – The Real Good News!
Newsletters
It is time for us all to refresh our minds as to the promises of God’s Word for the better day about to dawn — that which has been... Read more
Is Apostle Peter teaching in Acts 3:19-20 that the nation of Israel would have to repent and be converted before Christ could return?
Bible Questions and Answers, Israel
“Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of t... Read more
When you look at the attitudes of modern day Christians, how would Jesus have felt if He were here?
Bible Questions and Answers, Christian Living
The high calling to follow Christ is only open during this time period. It is a very special invitation from God to become a part ... Read more
Was Jesus created by God or always next to God?
Bible Questions and Answers
The following scriptures are used by the apostle John to describe the relationship between God and Jesus: Jesus is called the “onl... Read more
In what way does your knowledge of God’s actions and character affect the way you pray?
Bible Questions and Answers
What a great privilege we have to always have the ear of the supreme God who rules the universe. 1 Peter 3:12, “For the eyes of th... Read more
Restitution to an Earthly Paradise
God's Plan for Mankind
The earth will be restrored to the perfection of the Garden of Eden. Read more
Why is Jesus called the bread of life?
Bible Questions and Answers
We know that literal bread is a food that supports life.  A person could live on bread and water alone!  So it is a beautiful pict... Read more
The Ministry of Trials
Videos
No one enjoys trials. However, in a Christian context they take on a different perspective. When rightly understood, they can be h... Read more
What does “poor in spirit” mean in Matthew 5:3?
Bible Questions and Answers
“Blessed are the poor in spirit (humble-minded) for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven.” The Greek word translated “poor” has the sig... Read more
“I Will Come Again”
Faith's Foundations
The Bible describes the importance and symbolism of baptism. Do we understand how baptism is key to those are "the called accordin... Read more
Please explain how the kingdom of God does not come with observation (Luke 17:20-21)
Bible Questions and Answers
Original Question: Please explain Luke 17:20-21, “The kingdom of God does not come with observation; nor will they say, ‘See here!... Read more
The Greatest Life Ever Lived
Bible Studies
God's plan is to bless all the families of the earth. But before that could be accomplished a ransom was needed to offset the inhe... Read more
THE POWER OF small THINGS
Bible Studies
The prophet Zechariah made a profound declaration in Zechariah 4:10: This is a rather strange statement. What were the circumstanc... Read more
Buried With Him in Baptism
Faith's Foundations
The Bible describes the importance and symbolism of baptism. Do we understand how baptism is key to those are "the called accordin... Read more
Baptismal Audio Sermon by Norman Woodworth
Bible Studies
Given fifty-six years ago, the message is a classic example for introducing candidates to consecration and being Baptized into Chr... Read more
Online Broadcast: Why Did Jesus Have to Suffer and Die?
Newsletters
Start time: Sunday, March 31, 2019, 9:00 am CDT (US Central Time) The Video Frame below will be updated shortly before the Session... Read more
How will people sit with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom (Matthew 8:11)?
Bible Questions and Answers, God's Plan for Mankind
What is the Kingdom in this verse? Jesus referenced the kingdom earlier in Matthew 6:10, “Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done on ea... Read more
Where did Jesus go when he died?
Bible Questions and Answers
Jesus didn’t go anywhere when he died. He was dead in the tomb.​ We read in Isaiah’s prophecy that Jesus “poured out His soul unto... Read more
Mary’s Special Role in God’s Plan
Newsletters
By saying just one word, “Mary,” our Lord brought about the comfort which Mary sought... We are entering a season leading to the ... Read more
Finding Christian Inspiration
Christian Living
As dedicated Christians, we desire to be zealous, but sometimes we just don’t know how to go about it. Hebrews 10:24 gives u... Read more
All nations are blessed through Abraham. Are the Gentiles named as a blessed people? Are the Israelites?
Bible Questions and Answers, Israel
What is the Abrahamic Promise? Genesis 22:17-18,  God said, “I will surely bless you and make your descendants as numerous as the ... Read more
Why was the temple destroyed by the Romans?
Bible Questions and Answers, Israel
The Romans vengefully destroyed the temple in 70 AD to put down three rebellious Jewish factions. They burned it perhaps accidenta... Read more
Please explain Mary’s song of God’s faithfulness in Luke 1:46-55.
Bible Questions and Answers
Imagine all the emotions going through Mary’s heart and mind after being told by the angel Gabriel that she would be carrying and ... Read more
Is God causing His creation (us) to die or is Satan?
Bible Questions and Answers
When God created Adam and Eve, they were perfect. God declared that their creation was “very good”. (Genesis 1:27, 31.) They were ... Read more
The Hope and Resurrection of the Dead
Faith's Foundations
The apostle Paul describes the resurrection of the dead as a key element of our faith. Do you understand the importance of an unde... Read more
What Does Tomorrow Hold?
God's Plan for Mankind
The effect of man’s lifestyle can be seen throughout history. The Apostle Paul wrote, “Whatsoever a man soweth, that s... Read more
What is love and who are we to love?
Bible Questions and Answers, Christian Living
“God is love,” 1 John 4:8. Also, “God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son,” (John 3:16). He gave the most precio... Read more
Repairing the World
Newsletters
At the beginning of the seventh day God rested from his work and left the dominion of earth in the control of Adam and his family.... Read more