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As we can see from the following scriptures the Bible begins and ends talking about fruit? “And the LORD God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it. And the LORD God commanded the man saying, ‘Of every tree of the garden thou mayest freely… Continue reading Message for June 27, 2010

THANK YOU!!  That is for all of you who have helped with repairs on the church.  The roof is being fixed as we locate the leaks.  The front door has been repaired.  The ceiling tile in the sanctuary have been replaced.  Some other doors are in line to be fixed. There are other things that… Continue reading Repairs to the Church

Over the last few weeks we have been looking at the types of prayers and discussing the five essential elements to effective prayer. #1 ABIDE This was discussed in my last article.  We know from God’s Word that it is always His will to heal the sick, save the lost, and deliver the oppressed!! #… Continue reading NUGGETS FOR LIFE by Barbra Burton

Today is Father’s Day.  It is a special time to recognize what fathers do to improve the quality of life.  Some of our fathers are gone on. Some are still here with us.  If your father is alive show respect by your love and attention.  If your father is gone, show respect by the quality… Continue reading Message for June 20, 2010

I have an interesting question for you to ponder.  Do you serve God or does God serve you? Even though it may seem obvious we don’t always act like we know the answer.  How many times do we dismiss obedience as unnecessary and do what we feel like doing?  Yet, when we want something from… Continue reading Message for June 13, 2010

continued from last week… I discovered there are five essential elements to effective prayer.  Each one happens to begin with the letter “A” which makes it easier for me to remember.  I call them Prayer Basics. #1 ABIDE    Although this is the first prayer basic, it is enough to get your prayers answered.  In John… Continue reading NUGGETS FOR LIFE BY Barbra Burton

Haggai 1:1,2 “…in the sixth month, on the first day of the month, the word of the Lord came by Haggai the prophet to Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, saying, ‘Thus speaks the Lord of Hosts, saying: “This people says, ‘The time… Continue reading Message for June 6, 2010

Good or good enough, which is it?  Our lives are based on what we perceive to be right in our own way of thinking.  We don’t always act the way we know is right.  We act the way we want to act.  Just because I might believe something is wrong, doesn’t mean I won’t do… Continue reading Message for May 30, 2010

continued from last week… There are different types of prayer with rules that govern each.  For example there is the prayer of faith, which is the prayer to change things.  It is always based on God’s Word and never contains the word “if”.  a few examples of this can be found in Matthew 21:21-22 and… Continue reading NUGGETS FOR LIFE BY Barbra Burton

Over the next few week I would like to talk about prayer.  Every activity in life has basic rules that must be followed to be successful.  For example, if you want to play baseball, you would not use the rules for basketball.  You can’t get to first base, let alone a home run without a… Continue reading NUGGETS FOR LIFE BY Barbra Burton

“I am the Lord, I do not change…” Malachi 3:8.  If this is a true statement, it is imperative that we know correctly the character of God.  It is hard for some people to look at the “God of the Old Testament” and “God in the New Testament” and reconcile Their behavior because They look… Continue reading Message for May 23, 2010

“As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgression from us.”  What an encouraging and positive statement.  Ever notice who said it and when it was said?  It is a Psalm of David written five hundred years B.C.  It is Psalm 103:12. Let us consider some things about… Continue reading Message for May 16, 2010

(Continued from last week.) There are over 200 recognized addictions.  All addictions can generate an altered state of consciousness by keeping us from facing ourselves.  We must learn to discern what is within us that are not of God.  Spirits of darkness will always manifest by thoughts, feelings, emotions, or direction.  They work through our… Continue reading NUGGETS FOR LIFE BY Barbra Burton

All the direct advertising on tv has desensitized us to the seriousness of the abuse.  The favorite choice of pain killers in the teen and elderly is Oxycontin or Vicodin, which are highly addictive as well as deadly when mixed with alcohol.  In the elderly alcohol remains the most commonly abused substance. What is the… Continue reading NUGGETS FOR LIFE BY BARBRA BURTON

History of Mother’s Day Anna Jarvis is recognized as the Founder of Mothers Day in US. Though Anna Jarvis never married and never had kids, she is also known as the Mother of Mothers Day, An apt title for the lady who worked hard to bestow honor on all mothers. Anna Jarvis got the inspiration… Continue reading From Pastor Shirley May 9, 2010

While government agencies and researchers claim to be attacking the problem of addiction, more people are impacted than ever before.  Never have we seen more children on prescription drugs than we do today.  How are we teaching them to handle life?  Take a pill?  Have a drink?  What are they emulating? Addiction to prescription pain… Continue reading NUGGETS FOR LIFE BY BARBRA BURTON

“Marvel not that I say unto you, ye must be born again.”  In John 3 Jesus told this to Nicodemus.  How are we born again?  The Bible is very specific about the way in which this happens. I Peter 1:23 says we are born again by the Word of God. It was the word of… Continue reading Message for May 2, 2010

Honor where honor is due! We are blessed to have one of the best musicians in Kentucky as part of our music team.  Dr Bob Reynolds is recognized widely for his concert piano skills.  He will be in concert tonight at Columbia Christian Church.  There is a complete article on the bulletin board and on… Continue reading We are Blessed

One of the sins that Christians fall into most easily is gossip.  In some Christian congregations, if gossip were excluded, scarcely any kind of conversation would be left! The dictionary offers the two following definitions of gossip:  1.  Casual and idle chat.  2.  Conversations involving malicious chatter or rumors about other people. Two of the… Continue reading NUGGETS FOR LIFE BY BARBRA BURTON

“Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith.  Test yourselves.” 2 Cor. 13:5 What do we make of this verse?  How do we examine ourselves?  Do we just think about how we are and make a subjected opinion, or do we really test ourselves by objective means? Examine means to seriously consider the objective… Continue reading Message for April 25, 2010