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Matters of Faith: An Attitude of Gratitude

Matters of Faith: An Attitude of Gratitude

By Rev. J. Loren Russell Then the Lord appeared to Solomon by night, and said to him: “I have heard your prayer, and have chosen this place for Myself as a house of sacrifice. When I shut up heaven and […]

by · February 2, 2020 · Faith, Matters of Faith, Religion
Matters of Faith: In Remembrance

Matters of Faith: In Remembrance

When I call to remembrance the genuine faith that is in you, which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am persuaded is in you also. 6 Therefore I remind you to stir up the […]

by · January 19, 2020 · Matters of Faith, Religion
Matters of Faith: Put Your Best Foot Forward

Matters of Faith: Put Your Best Foot Forward

By Rev. J. Loren Russell 25 If we [claim to] live by the [Holy] Spirit, we must also walk by the Spirit [with personal integrity, godly character, and moral courage—our conduct empowered by the Holy Spirit].  Galatians 5:25 (Amplified Bible)  The […]

by · November 17, 2019 · Matters of Faith, Religion
Matters of Faith: The Execution Chamber

Matters of Faith: The Execution Chamber

By Rev. J. Loren Russell “So put to death and deprive of power the evil longings of your earthly body [with its sensual, self-centered instincts] immorality, impurity, sinful passion, evil desire, and greed, which is [a kind of] idolatry [because […]

by · November 10, 2019 · Matters of Faith, Religion
Matters of Faith: It Ain’t on Your GPS

Matters of Faith: It Ain’t on Your GPS

By Rev. J. Loren Russell “Now the Lord had said to Abram: “Get out of your country, From your family and from your father’s house, to a land that I will show you.” Genesis 12:1 Have you ever put an […]

by · November 3, 2019 · Matters of Faith, Religion
Scriptural Inspirations

Scriptural Inspirations

GAINFULLY EMPLOYED “There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are differences of ministries, but the same Lord. And there are diversities of activities, but it is the same God who works all in all. But the manifestation […]

by · October 11, 2019 · Religion, Spiritual Inspiration
Matters of Faith: Stand for Something (Bigger than Yourself)

Matters of Faith: Stand for Something (Bigger than Yourself)

By Rev. J. Loren Russell “If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all.” ‭‭‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ Isaiah 7:9b ‭NIV‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ The circumstances were intriguing; the encouragement profound. King Rezin of Aram and King Pekah, the son […]

by · September 15, 2019 · Matters of Faith, Religion
Matters of Faith: The Encourager and the Encouragement

Matters of Faith: The Encourager and the Encouragement

By Rev. J. Loren Russell “Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the LORD your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.” […]

by · September 8, 2019 · Matters of Faith, Religion
Matters of Faith: If You Can Just Believe

Matters of Faith: If You Can Just Believe

By Reverend J. Loren Russell SCRIPTURE “Now as they went down the road, they came to some water. And the eunuch said, “See, here is water. What hinders me from being baptized?” Then Philip said, “If you believe with all […]

by · September 1, 2019 · Matters of Faith, Religion
Matters of Faith: A Little Time for The Lord

Matters of Faith: A Little Time for The Lord

By Reverend J. Loren Russell “When Jesus heard what had happened, he withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. Later that night, he was […]

by · August 25, 2019 · Matters of Faith, Religion
Scriptural Inspirations

Scriptural Inspirations

“And when He had sent the multitudes away, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. Now when evening came, He was alone there.” Matthew 14:23 After feeding 5,000 men, not counting the women and children, Jesus took […]

by · August 24, 2019 · Matters of Faith, Religion
Matters of Faith: Don’t Ever Lose Your Faith

Matters of Faith: Don’t Ever Lose Your Faith

By Dr. Rev. J. Loren Russell “Have you not known? Have you not heard? The everlasting God, the LORD, The Creator of the ends of the earth, Neither faints nor is weary. His understanding is unsearchable. He gives power to […]

by · August 18, 2019 · Matters of Faith, Religion
Matters of Faith: Making It Work

Matters of Faith: Making It Work

“Therefore if you have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches?” Luke 16:11-12 (NKJV) A few months ago, I wrote an article on financial literacy from a Biblical perspective and argued […]

by · June 30, 2019 · Matters of Faith, Religion
Scriptural Inspirations

Scriptural Inspirations

“When He had called the multitude to Himself, He said to them, ‘Hear and understand: Not what goes into the mouth defiles a man; but what comes out of the mouth, this defiles a man.’” Matthew‬ ‭15:10-11‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ When we […]

by · June 23, 2019 · Matters of Faith, Religion
Scriptural Inspirations

Scriptural Inspirations

2 Timothy 3:16‭-‬17 KJV “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.” Divine […]

by · June 5, 2019 · Matters of Faith, Religion