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Sex and the Christian Church

by Kim Linton   September 28, 2009   1 Comment

Sex is a topic that is seldom discussed in the Christian community. For years my husband and I have been teaching Christian couples how important it is to have a satisfying sex life, and apparently, the message has finally caught on. Continue reading →

Authority of the Believer – Implementing Authority

by Gary Linton   September 16, 2009   2 Comments

In our previous message, “The Authority of the Believer,” we discussed the authority that has been allotted us in and through Christ and some areas we should have authority over. I want to proceed to share how we can implement, in life, the authority that has been given us in Christ. Continue reading →

Authority of the Believer – Ephesians 1:19-23 & 2:6

by Gary Linton   September 12, 2009   1 Comment

Notice what it says in these verses, “What is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us that believe” (1:19); “Far above all principality, and power, and might and dominion, and every name that is named” (1:21); “And hath put all things under His feet” (1:22). He gave all that authority to His body, the church (1:22-23. We are seated in heavenly places with Him (2:6), where he is head over all things (1:22-23). Continue reading →

Effective Praying

by Gary Linton   September 9, 2009   2 Comments

How would you like to have an effective prayer life? The Bible says, “Elijah was a man subject to like passions (weaknesses and failure) as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not on the earth by the space three years and six months. And he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain, and the earth brought forth her fruit” (James 5:17-18 KJV). Continue reading →

Words That Kill: How to Tame the Tongue

by Kim Linton   September 6, 2009   No Comments

My husband and I have a brief bible study together every morning before we start our day. Our last study was taken from James chapter three which discusses how dangerous our words can be. I’ve read these passages many times before, but this time they came alive to me in a new way. Continue reading →

Is It Possible to Fall Short of the Grace of God?

by Gary Linton   September 6, 2009   1 Comment

What does it mean to have the grace of God upon your life? Grace means unmerited or undeserved favor. In other words, there is nothing we can do to earn God’s favor because it is freely given by Him. So, if we can’t do anything to earn God’s grace, is it possible to lose or fall short of it? Continue reading →

The Resurrection of Jesus Christ

by Kim Linton   September 6, 2009   No Comments

The resurrection of Jesus is the cornerstone of the Christian faith. Without the resurrection, faith in Christ would be meaningless. The resurrection was foretold hundreds of years before Jesus’ birth. Continue reading →

Top Bible Commentaries and Reference Guides

by Gary Linton   September 6, 2009   5 Comments

Listed below are several commentaries and reference works that will help you gain a deeper understanding of God’s word, strengthen your faith, and expand your ability to create a meaningful message. Continue reading →

How Linux Differs from Windows

by Kim Linton   September 6, 2009   No Comments

Since churches and ministries are always looking for ways to save money, learning as much as you can about free computer software alternatives is a good idea. Operating systems like Windows Vista and Ubuntu Linux do pretty much the same things, but in different ways. Continue reading →

The Best Firefox Speed Tweaks

by Kim Linton   September 6, 2009   No Comments

Firefox is a free, open source browser that has become a popular alternative to Microsoft’s Internet Explorer. Since Mozilla makes it easy to customize and tweak Firefox, lots of “how to” performance tips are circulating on the Internet. Continue reading →