Articles by: J. Loren Russell

Matters of Faith: A Single Message

Matters of Faith: A Single Message

By: Rev. J. Loren Russell ‭‭Matthew 4:17‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ “From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand” Luke 24:47 “And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his […]

by · September 2, 2018 · Matters of Faith, Religion
Matters of Faith: THE FOUNDER’S INTENT ‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬

Matters of Faith: THE FOUNDER’S INTENT ‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬

The founder’s intent is, was, and will always be that no one perish, but that all have everlasting life.

by · August 26, 2018 · Matters of Faith, Religion
Matters of Faith: Keep your Focus!

Matters of Faith: Keep your Focus!

‭‭Matthew 14:28-30 (NKJV‬‬‬‬‬‬) “And Peter answered Him and said, “Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water.” So He said, “Come.” And when Peter had come down out of the boat, he walked on […]

by · August 19, 2018 · Matters of Faith, Religion
Matters of Faith: Giving According to What You Have!

Matters of Faith: Giving According to What You Have!

2 CORINTHIANS‬ ‭8:12-13‬ ‭AMP‬‬‬‬‬‬ “For if the eagerness [to give] is there, it is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have. For it is not [intended] that others be relieved [of their responsibility] […]

Matters of Faith: The Key That Unlocks Doors!

Matters of Faith: The Key That Unlocks Doors!

2 Timothy 3:16-17 (Amplified Bible) “All Scripture is God-breathed [given by divine inspiration] and is profitable for instruction, for conviction [of sin], for correction [of error and restoration to obedience], for training in righteousness [learning to live in conformity to […]

by · August 5, 2018 · Matters of Faith, Religion
Matters of Faith: “Through the Hands of a Servant!

Matters of Faith: “Through the Hands of a Servant!

When you have the hands of a servant, all is possible.

by · July 29, 2018 · Matters of Faith, Religion
Matters of Faith: Sand, Too Numerous to Count, But Still Loved

Matters of Faith: Sand, Too Numerous to Count, But Still Loved

Hosea 1:10 Yet the number of the children of Israel shall be as the sand of the sea, which cannot be measured nor numbered; and it shall come to pass, that in the place where it was said unto them, […]

by · July 22, 2018 · Matters of Faith, Religion
Matters of Faith: Planting Seeds of Faith!

Matters of Faith: Planting Seeds of Faith!

Mark 4:31-32 (NKJV) 31 “It’s like a mustard seed that, when sown upon the soil, is the smallest of all the seeds on the ground. 32 “but when it is sown, it grows up and becomes greater than all herbs, […]

Matters of Faith: “Overcome Fear With Faith!”

Matters of Faith: “Overcome Fear With Faith!”

2 Timothy 1:7 (NET) “For God did not give us a Spirit of fear but of power and love and self-control.” The Bible talks about fear from two different perspectives; one is reverential awe of being in the presence of […]

by · July 8, 2018 · Matters of Faith, Religion
Matters of Faith: Seek Justice!

Matters of Faith: Seek Justice!

Justice makes room for forgiveness; revenge does not.

by · July 1, 2018 · Matters of Faith, Reuters
Matters of Faith: Take off the Mask!

Matters of Faith: Take off the Mask!

She played her character so well that even when she took off the mask, people would see her on the street and call her ”Erica ” while hurling insults and other lewd remarks.

by · June 24, 2018 · Matters of Faith, Religion
Maters of Faith: A Few Good Men!

Maters of Faith: A Few Good Men!

Proverbs 2:1-5 (NKJV) “My son, if you receive my words and treasure up my commandments with you, making your ear attentive to wisdom and inclining your heart to understanding; yes, if you call out for insight and raise your voice […]

by · June 17, 2018 · Matters of Faith, Religion
Matters of Faith: What Are You Believing God For?

Matters of Faith: What Are You Believing God For?

Matthew 9:27-29 (KJV) “And when Jesus departed thence, two blind men followed him, crying, and saying, Thou son of David, have mercy on us. 28 And when he was come into the house, the blind men came to him: and […]

by · June 10, 2018 · Matters of Faith, Religion
Matters of Faith: It’s Possible With Faith!

Matters of Faith: It’s Possible With Faith!

The writer of Hebrews is not known, but one thing is certain, the book was written to encourage his readers to stand firm in their faith.

by · June 3, 2018 · Matters of Faith, Religion
A Matter of Faith:A Memorial Before God

A Matter of Faith:A Memorial Before God

I was particularly moved to learn that Amtrak trains collectively sound their horns at exactly 3:00 pm every Memorial Day.