John Fawcett was the beloved minister of a small, rural church. He was called to a larger church in the city, but at the last moment he changed his mind. He simply couldn’t tear himself away ...
ohn Fawcett was the beloved minister of a small, rural church. He was called to a larger church in the city, but at the last moment he changed his mind....
One of Rabbi Ben Jochai's scholars once asked him, "Why did not the Lord furnish enough manna to Israel for a year all at one time?" The teacher said, "I will answer you with a parable. Once there was...
Suffering comes to all of us, and no one can suffer for us. Even so, we can be supported in those difficult times by the prayers and understanding of loved ones and friends. It's when we are too proud...
Forgiveness Includes Fellowship A pastor once rebuked a Christian lady who had an unforgiving spirit toward someone who had offended her. After a moment's thought she replied, "Well, I guess I'll pard...
Biblical repentance reestablishes credibility with the world and fellowship with the Lord. The seven "what's" of 2 Corinthians 7:11 are seven marks of godly sorrow: (1) Earnestness to do right. (2) Ea...
Rick Warren recently wrote, "God's purpose for the church is also his purpose for every Christian. As individual followers of Christ we are to use our lives in worship, ministry, evangelism, disciples...
Mark Earley, the new president of Prison Fellowship, recently wrote: "Why should anyone join a church and then expect to be permitted to flout its authority? After all, for failing to attend enough me...
The movie, "Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring" has revived interest in Tolkein's fantasy. It also has people talking about truths the book addresses. Much discussion centers on the ring itself...
The movie, "Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring" has revived interest in Tolkein's fantasy. It also has people talking about truths the book addresses. Much discussion centers on the ring itself...
One of the most effective of the "embedded" reporters in Iraq was David Bloom, who reported for NBC News. On his modified "Bloom-mobile" he was able to broadcast live news reports while accompanying t...
Philip Nation
As we move through the book of Ecclesiastes at The Fellowship, last Sunday I dealt with how we handle money and possessions. ...
According to the Chicago Sun-Times, Linda Wolfe holds the record as the most married woman in the world. The Guinness Book of World Records has verified it. Linda, 68, has been married 23 times. ...
The Guinness Book of World Records keeps track of some very unusual records. One is, "The longest time living in a tree." A man named Bungkas went up a tree in Benkes, Idonesia in 1970 and has been th...
"Community requires commitment. The church must be more than a Kiwanis Club, Rotary Club, Lions' Club. All of those organizations have a very valid place in our society, because they are involved in ...
In the book, The Pursuit of God, A.W. Tozer gives this interesting illustration: "Has it ever occurred to you that one hundred pianos all tuned to the same fork are automatically tuned to each other?...
Flattery of Men The following true story is from the life of Louis XIV of France: One Sunday when he and his royal party arrived at church, no one was there except Archbishop Fenelon, the court preach...