We can’t find in the Bible any permission to not pray.

“…because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ

by Pastor Don Neighbours

Satisfaction—guaranteed?

One of the benefits from shopping at stores like Sears and Lowes and Wal-Mart is their “Satisfaction Guarantee.” That means if you don’t like something you bought at the store, you can return it for a refund so you can get something else. A guarantee is a powerful thing;

In these days of economic hardships and wars and terrorism and unrest, have you ever had the thought: “What’s life all about anyhow?”

Answers that can change our lives

If you are a Christian, you know that life is a gift of God, and therefore it has purpose and meaning.

Years ago I heard a man say, “God don’t make no junk!” At the time he was trying to encourage someone to not quit in the face of difficult circumstances because the person to whom he was speaking was a Christian and God was involved in his life.

“Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful” (Hebrews 10: 19-23).

Happy places

I am told there is a wonderful place in Hershey, Pennsylvania, where chocolate flows like a river and tasty samples are given away to every visitor. However, regardless of how good it sounds, I have never been there. It’s not because I don’t want to go, I do! But I just have never gone.