Just Some Thoughts

We compare the theory of evolution with the Bible’s creation account in easy-to-understand terms, using evidence from the fields of paleontology, geology, biology, and astronomy. We provide links and a bibliography for those who want to study both sides of the issue. We fully explain all the scientific terms on this...

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  • October 4, 2019

Wesleyan Christianity A WESLEYAN VISION OF THE CHRISTIAN LIFE At the heart of the universe there is a heart of grace. This grace is offered to all, even before we become aware of God or our need for his mercy. None is deserving of this grace, but none are excluded...

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  • February 12, 2019

byMary Fairchild  Updated April 17, 2018 I often hear from Christians who are disillusioned with the thought of going to church. Bad experiences have left a bitter taste in their mouths and in most cases they’ve given up entirely on the practice of attending a local church. Here is a...

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  • February 1, 2019

The Bible’s answer The Bible mentions tattoos just once, at Leviticus 19:28, which says: “You must not put tattoo marking upon yourselves.” God gave this command to the nation of Israel, thus setting them apart from the neighboring peoples who marked their skin with the names or symbols of their gods. (Deuteronomy...

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  • February 1, 2019

  Failure of Leadership July 10, 2018 By Good News 36 Comments The Rev. Rob Renfroe By Rob Renfroe – The United Methodist Church gave the Council of Bishops two years and hundreds of thousands of dollars to come up with a new solution that would stop our fighting and allow us to...

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  • October 28, 2018

  Pastor John Mason Poca United Methodist Church January 21, 2018 Title: First Fruits Text: Leviticus 23:9-14 The third book of the Bible – the Old Testament Book of Leviticus – tells the story of a people whose concept of religion was that God must be honored in every part...

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  • February 16, 2018

March 3, 2012 By Jimmy Proulx True revival cannot be scheduled on a calendar. A revival is not a series of church services that take place in a church building over a period of four or five days. Revival can come out of the meetings but are not the meetings...

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  • October 14, 2016

Clergy Appreciation Month is a special time that congregations set aside each year to honor their pastors and pastoral families for the hard work, sacrificial dedication and multiple blessings provided by these special people. It is typically scheduled in October, but can be held at any time that is convenient...

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  • October 4, 2016

John Wesley, The Character of a Methodist THE CHARACTER OF A METHODIST by John Wesley “Not as though I had already attained.” TO THE READER [Preface] 1. SINCE the name first came abroad into the world, many have been at a loss to know what a Methodist is; what are...

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  • June 2, 2016