Matters of Faith: It’s Really Not Worth It
ITS REALLY NOT WORTH IT By: Rev. J. Loren Russell, BA, MDiv. Matthew 6:25 (NKJV) “Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, […]
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Matters of Faith: A Time for New Beginnings
“TIME FOR NEW BEGINNINGS” by Rev. J. Loren Russell, BA, MDiv. John 1:1-5 NKJV “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things […]
Matters of Faith: A NEW VIEW FOR A NEW YEAR!
A NEW VIEW FOR A NEW YEAR! by Rev. J. Loren Russell, Ba, MDiv. Isaiah 6:1-3 NKJV “In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up, and the train of […]
Matters of Faith: The Attribute of Patience
THE ATTRIBUTE OF PATIENCE by: Rev. J. Loren Russell, BA, MDiv. James 1:2-4 NKJV “My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience […]
Matters of Faith: Is Your Mind Made Up to do the Right Thing
“IS YOUR MIND MADE UP TO DO THE RIGHT THING?” by Rev. J. Loren Russell, BA, MDiv. Romans 7:18-19, 24-25 (NKJV) 18 For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh) nothing good dwells; for to will […]
Matters of Faith: WHEN YOUR ENEMY IS YOUR FRIEND
WHEN YOUR ENEMY IS YOUR FRIEND By Rev. J. Loren Russell, BA, MDiv. Psalms 55:12-14 (GNB) “If it were an enemy that mocked me, I could endure it; if it were an opponent boasting over me, I could hide […]
Matters of Faith: WHAT A DAY TO BE A BLESSING!
“WHAT A DAY TO BE A BLESSING!” By: Rev. J. Loren Russell, BA, MDiv. Proverbs 25:21-22 (NKJV) “If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat; And if he is thirsty, give him water to drink; 22 For so […]
Matters of Faith: Recognized, Reassured and Rewarded!
Recognized, Reassured and Rewarded! By: Rev. J. Loren Russell, BA, MDiv. “Then Jesus asked them, ‘But who do you say I am?’” (Matthew 16:13-20 [v. 15]) This is a very intriguing text to say the least. In fact, the […]
Matters of Faith: What Kind of Stuff Are You Made Of?
“WHAT KIND OF STUFF ARE YOU MADE OF?” By Rev. J. Loren Russell, BA, MDiv. Psalms 139:13-14 (NKJV) “For You formed my inward parts; You covered me in my mother’s womb. I will praise You, for I am fearfully […]
Matters of Faith: What Would You Dare To Do Were It Impossible To Fail?
WHAT WOULD YOU DARE TO DO IF IT WERE IMPOSSIBLE TO FAIL? By: Rev. J. Loren Russell, BA, MDiv. Matthew 11:28-30 New Living Translation (NLT) 28 Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry […]
Matters of Faith: WHAT HAVE YOU DONE FOR HIM LATELY?
WHAT HAVE YOU DONE FOR HIM LATELY? By: Rev. J. Loren Russell, BA, MDiv. I had a conversation with a colleague this week that went from a business conversation to a discussion about salvation and serving the Lord. What […]
Matters of Faith: What Has He Done For You Lately
WHAT HAS HE DONE FOR YOU LATELY? By: Rev. J. Loren Russell, BA, MDiv. Most people remember the 1986 Janet Jackson recording entitled, “What Have You Done For Me Lately?,” the song where Janet is talking to her girlfriend […]
Matters of Faith: It Really Is A Matter of Faith
IT REALLY IS A MATTER OF FAITH! By: Rev. J. Loren Russell, BA, MDiv Hebrews 11:1-2 (NKJV) “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” In my opinion, there is no […]
Matters of Faith: PEACE IN THE MIDST OF A STORM!
PEACE IN THE MIDST OF A STORM! By: Rev. J. Loren Russell, BA, MDiv Mark 4: 35-41 (NKJV) “35 On the same day, when evening had come, He said to them, “Let us cross over to the other side.” […]
Matters of Faith: KEEP YOUR HEAD IN THE GAME!
KEEP YOUR HEAD IN THE GAME! By: Rev. J. Loren Russell, BA, MDiv Philippians 4:8-9 (KJV) “Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever […]
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