Browsing Archive: November, 2013

Thanksgiving!

Posted by Margaret Mitchell on Sunday, November 24, 2013,
"The Lord is my strength, my shield from every danger.  I trust in Him with all my heart.  He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy.  I burst out in songs of thanksgiving!  ~ Psalms 28:7 (NLT)
 
David knew the power of thanksgiving. He understood that thanksgiving reflects a humble heart and is rooted in humble gratitude. He was genuinely grateful, and he trusted God to show up and deliver him.  For David, God meant life. No matter what our circumstances, we can always thank God for who ...

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Pastor Samuel Lamb: Safely Home

Posted by Voice Of The Martyrs on Sunday, November 10, 2013,

The Voice of the Martyrs joins Christians from across China and around the world in celebrating the life and legacy of Samuel Lamb (Lin Xingiao in Chinese), who died on August 3 in Guangzhou at the age of 88.

Lamb was one of the best-known leaders of the Chinese house church movement. Numerous VOM staff members have visited his church in Guangzhou, as have hundreds of foreigners since the church was founded in 1979, the year after Lamb finished serving a 20-year prison sentence for his Christ...


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Don't Miss Your Inheritance!

Posted by Jon Courson on Sunday, November 3, 2013,
   “And Moses commanded the children of Israel, saying, This is the land which ye shall inherit...” Numbers 34:13

    The Israelites never came close to taking all of the territory God had given them. God had so much for them. He had given so much to them. He had such grand plans for them. Yet they never took advantage of them.

    As I read this, I can’t help but wonder, Lord, how much more do You have in mind for me, for my family, for the church? As I do, I realize I can get very comf...

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