Composer Philip Paul Bliss Writes Jesus Loves Even Me
In 1870 Bliss was inspired to write 'Jesus Loves Even Me' while he was listening to the (new at the time) song, Yes, Jesus Loves Me.
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Mississippi's Belhaven College
Belhaven College prepares students academically and spiritually to serve Christ Jesus in their careers, in human relationships, and in the world of ideas.
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Jesus was Forsaken by God
Jesus was the answer for reconciliation between God and man, but had to undergo the full separation so that mankind could experience that reconciliation. Jesus endured this agony so that those who believe in Him will never have to.
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Restoration from Ministry Burnout Requires Humility and Christ-Like Love
Avoiding ministry burnout means turning to others to authentically love and receive love as a free choice. Learning to reach out to others in Christ-like love, even to put other's needs above ones own, is a sign of growth and maturity. Unredeemed nature tends towards defensive walls for protection. But those walls are counter productive to spiritual growth.
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Christmas Nativity Scenes Present the Miracle Birth of Jesus the Savior of the World
It is true that the Nativity scene represents more than just a religion. It memorializes the birth of Jesus Christ. It captures that single moment in time when God, because of His mercy, sent the Savior of the world.
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Caring for the Underpriveleged with Efficiency, Love, and Compassion
An introduction to working with needy for churches and other religious organizations.
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Martin Luther May Have Authored Away in a Manger
This beloved Children's song was first published in an 1885 Lutheran Sunday School book compiled by James R. Murray (1841-1905), who gave the song a subtitle of Luther's Cradle Hymn.
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Composer Thomas Chisolm Writes Great is Thy Faithfulness
While away from home on a missions trip, Thomas often wrote to one of his good friends, William Runyan, a relatively unknown musician. Several poems were exchanged in these letters. Runyan found one of Williams' poems so moving that he decided to compose a musical score to accompany the lyrics. Great is Thy Faithfulness was published in 1923.
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The Gospel of John Proves that Jesus is the Son of God
There are multiple teachings written in John that are not found anywhere else, and there are accounts of miracles and personal encounters that are not recorded in any other book. But no other book co clearly reveals the truth that Jesus is the Son of God. This is the heart of the message of the book, and everything recorded in its pages points to this truth.
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The American Tradition of Christmas Shopping and Gift Giving Officially Starts on Black Friday
People all across America look forward to giving and receiving gifts wrapped in bright and glittery paper and ribbon. There’s something about the way the Christmas tree looks when beneath its branches lies a mound of shiny gifts of all sizes.
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