Made in His Image

In the opening pages of the Holy Scriptures God's design for the world and the universe is set by His creative hands and His Word. God declared that the pinnacle of creation is humanity, which He designed for relationship in great intimacy and perfection. The term "created in His image" captures the sovereign design for humanity, but what does that term really mean? How are we supposed to represent God in a world that is often at odds or even an enemy of the One who cre

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Heaven Thought vs. World Despair

2 Tim. 1:7--For the Spirit of God does not make us timid, but gives us power, love, and self discipline. It seems all around us fear is being peddled to the masses. Movies are increasingly about zombies, EMP's crippling society, environmental disasters, and wars that kill of humanity. It wasn't long ago stories of courage, teamwork, and inspiration were common across our land. Why the change? As always, its critical to look at society with a faith eye and filter what we se

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Prophecy Watch News

Eze. 11:17 I, the Sovereign Lord, will gather you back from the nations where you have been scattered, and I will give you the land of Israel once again.’ Isa. 11:11--In that day the Lord will reach out his hand a second time to bring back the remnant of his people, those who remain in Assyria and northern Egypt;  in southern Egypt, Ethiopia, and Elam; in Babylonia, Hamath, and all the distant coastlands. Throughout Old Testament prophecy it is predicted that Jews from all

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Taking Back Love

God is love and as His children we are called to be love as well. We know instinctively to love others is to meet needs and put ourselves second to others. Jesus taught the Greatest Commandment is to love God with all of our heart and mind and the second is to love one another. (Mt 22:36-40) In fact the Scriptures state if we do not love others we cannot know God for God is love. (1 Jn 4:8).

In today's culture the definition and practice of love has been stolen and replaced

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Artificial (AI) or Divine Intelligence?

Artificial intelligence has been a hot topic as of the last few years which has not gone away like many other cultural discussions. Thinking of the word artificial I am reminded of the knee jerk reaction to foods with added chemicals and artificial ingredients that turn many a consumer off to purchase it. But what should a follower of Christ think about intelligence and artificial thought?

Scriptures say the beginning of wisdom is "fearing the Lord." (Pr. 9:10). There is a

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Peace in the Middle East?

         The headlines ask will Iran sign a peace agreement? If you are south of 90 years of age this headline will seem quite deja vu like in nature. Why, because almost every administration of the United States has strived to secure peace in the Middle East since the nation of Israel had become recognized by the world. So why is there always a need for peace, why don't all the treaties and agreements end the conflict in the cradle of humanity?

       The Holy Scriptures p

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"If not you, then who?"

           We are plan A, do you know that? The church is the means to grow God's kingdom by helping others believe in Jesus and trust Him as their Lord. The church is the goodness of God in the center of a dark and cold world. 

            Jesus said He was about one thing and one thing only before His return and that is building the Kingdom of God through His body the Church. (Lk 4:43) Our marching orders are to make more disciples--baptizing them and teaching them. (Mt.

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Wilderness Living

      In John 15, verses 18 & 19, Jesus warned His followers the world hates them for they do not belong to its systems. If you feel confused or distant from what is happening all around you that is quite common for a surrendered Christ follower. 

1 John 5:19: Declares that the "whole world lies under the power of the evil one," highlighting its separation from God. As followers we are set apart from this world for we are spiritual beings just passing through until we arri

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Why land, why a building?

The church is not a building, that is truth. The church is the body of Christ with Jesus as its head. Its whole purpose is to make more  disciples just like each of us who have trusted Christ to save us and be our Lord.  Having said that, Victory is at a point where all of our regular attenders, members, and visitors will not fit under one roof. In seminary one of the common pitfalls of attracting new people is the limited space as well as an atmosphere that is a hindrance

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