Monthly Archives: July 2012

When Lust Ruins Your Life!

Artwork Credit: positive-parents.org “For I am conscious of my rebellion, and my sin is always before me. Against You—You alone—I have sinned and done this evil in Your sight. So You are right when You pass sentence; You are blameless … Continue reading

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Israel Trip Information Meeting Planned in LA

Dr. Matthew Smith teaching on board the tour boat on the Sea of Galilee Photo Credit: Melodee Joy Smith Eagles in Leadership announces the formation of an Israel tour group for February 2013. Lead Pastor, Dr. Matthew Lee Smith, says, … Continue reading

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Episode 119: Good Grief!

Artwork Credit: ceruleansanctum.com   Conviction – it’s a word many Christ-followers misunderstand. When the Spirit moves through the words of the pastor, many people get uncomfortable and upset. While many would rather not address the subject of conviction through the … Continue reading

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Big Book of History Book Review

Have you wanted to get a grasp on world history from a Biblical point of view? Now you can! Big Book of History is targeted for young learners, ages 7-12. However, my copy seems to draw “children” of all ages. … Continue reading

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When Depression Falls On the Child of God – Part 2

Photo Credit: carroll.edu “Why am I so depressed? Why this turmoil within me?” (Psalm 43:5, HCSB) We return to the anathema subject of depression in the Christian today because the Bible addresses the reality that many suffer from it, even … Continue reading

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Come and Listen to the Beatitudes Where Jesus First Taught Them!

Photo Credit: BiblePlaces.com “When He saw the crowds, He went up on the mountain, and after He sat down, His disciples came to Him. Then He began to teach them, saying: “The poor in spirit are blessed, for the kingdom … Continue reading

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Los Angeles Friends Invited to Israel Tour Informational Meeting

Pastor Matt teaching on board the tour boat on the Sea of Galilee Photo Credit: Melodee Joy Smith Eagles In Leadership is forming an Israel tour group for February 2013. Dr. Matthew Lee Smith, says, “This 10-day tour will feature … Continue reading

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When Depression Falls On the Child of God

“Why am I so depressed? Why this turmoil within me?” (Psalm 42:5, HCSB) There seems to be a stigma to those Christ-followers who profess some sort of sadness of soul these days. Critics scorn them with pious platitudes like, “How … Continue reading

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Come and View a Fisherman’s Boat From the Time of Jesus!

Photo Credit: Bettina & Dominique Zygmont. “As He got into the boat, His disciples followed Him. Suddenly, a violent storm arose on the sea, so that the boat was being swamped by the waves. But He was sleeping. So the … Continue reading

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Episode 118 – Forgiving or Forbearing?

Artwork by OnlyCurious “People find fault as if there is a reward for it!  Too many people look for the worst in others and never pass up the chance to cut down or criticize others.” That quote from Zig Ziglar … Continue reading

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