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• Voices
  by Jamie Johnson
  King Hezekiah of Judah heard discouragement from King Sennacherib of Assyria. How did Hezekiah respond? In this world of voices, are you trusting God and listening expectantly? And in doing so, are you laying down your concerns before Him?
  (December 1, 2013).
• Be Filled - Continuance
  by Jamie Johnson
  Sometimes we want to throw our hands up and give up instead of looking up. Instead, we need to calm down, kneel down and lay it down. We need to be filled and practice continuance.
  (November 3, 2013).
• Letting Go and Hanging On
  by Jamie Johnson
  Now is the time for letting go of the things that hinder, entangle and suffocate ... and hanging on to the things of significance, most importantly Jesus.
  (October 6, 2013).
• Passive Men
  by Jamie Johnson
  a written guide to his talk at a men's retreat
  A Message to Men: Passivity wreaks havoc on leadership, marriage, integrity and purity. Don't let life pass you by in the destructive path of passivity. Rather, be in life with intention in your marriages, in your families, in your communities and in faith.
  (September 20, 2013).
• Mandisa's 'Overcomer' Music Video World Premiere
  by Mandisa
  An inspiration to many, Mandisa's "Overcomer" video is "all about fighting adversity."
  (September 5, 2013).
• The Heart of the Matter
  by Jamie Johnson
  Can you season a piece of rotten meat to make it suitable to eat? No! You need new meat. Likewise, we cannot season our wicked hearts or aim our works to please God. We need new hearts.
  (September 1, 2013).
• What Are They Seeing?
  by Jamie Johnson
  There is a dilemma. This world is lost. What response are you giving? What are they seeing?
  (August 4, 2013).
• Penn Jillette gets a gift of a Bible
  by Penn Jillette
  Penn Jillette, an atheist, and celebrity of Penn & Teller, shares some thought-provoking words that challenge Christians to authentically share their faith.
  (August 1, 2013; Originally posted on YouTube on August 4, 2009).
• Risking For Freedom in Christ
  by Jamie Johnson
  
  Harriet Tubman was a slave who risked everything for freedom. All in Christ have something to risk to work out of freedom in Christ and pursue others towards that end. What are you willing to risk?
  (July 7, 2013).
• You Won't Relent
  A song by Bykota Worship on Spotify
  "You won't relent until you have it all. My heart is yours....dear Jesus."
• tech @ Beacon Deacon
  Just a simple sister site to share techie things...
  (June 18, 2013)
• When Trying Fails
  by Jamie Johnson
  
  Why should you be allowed into Heaven? What will your answer be? More importantly, what are you trusting for the payment of your sin debt? Are you trusting in your feeble works and attempts and trying? Or are you trusting in the perfect and Holy One Jesus Christ?
  (June 2, 2013).
• My Father is With Me
  by Jamie Johnson
  
  In a dream, I wasn't sure where I was, but my father was with me. Life is like that. Sometimes, we don't know where we are, but can you say that your heavenly Father is here with you?
  (May 5, 2013).
• What Are You Aiming For?
  by Jamie Johnson
  
  What are you aiming for? What are we aiming for? A better situation? Better health? Better roommate? Better paycheck? Are we aiming for Christ above all else?
  (April 7, 2013).
• Already There
  by Jamie Johnson
  
  We cannot see what is going to happen or what is happening – when we feel lost or do not know what tomorrow will bring. However, we can take comfort in the fact that God is already there.
  (March 3, 2013).
• #FallingPlates
  by Cru and strongfilms
  
  "We hope that you will consider the possibility of knowing God and his love for you. There is no other relationship we can experience that so completely satisfies the longings of the human heart and mind." - #FallingPlates / About Us
  (February 11, 2013).
• The Joneses are Overrated
  by Karen Ehman
  
  "On our computer news feeds. And smart phones. On Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram. The 'look at me!' Joneses and all their profile-picture-perfect lives. It can tempt us to become jealous and discontent." - Karen Ehman
  (February 4, 2013).
• Transmissions From Exile
  by Matt Higgins
  
  A blog that has been exploring Biblical thoughts on current events, gray areas, and more since January 2012.
  (February 1, 2013).
• Where is the Hope?
  by Jamie Johnson
  
  The question, "Where is the hope?" still echoes today. In what or whom are you placing your hope? Is it in circumstances, in people, or is it in Jesus Christ?
  (January 3, 2013).
• Beyond the First Decade: 2012
  2012 Highlights of this Web Site.
• How Can I Keep From Singing
  by Jamie Johnson
  In a dream, my late father sang a song. I have come to discover what song that is.
  (December 7, 2012)
• Be Thankful
  by Jamie Johnson
  
  Do we have room to complain? Are we waiting for "the next thing" with our eyes on ourselves? Or are we going to be thankful and look to the Giver?
  (published November 15, 2012;
  sermon December 2, 2012).
• Excuses for Lust -- Revisited
  by Jamie Johnson
  
  I wrote Lust, Excuse Me in September 1999 to confront the multiple excuses people use to think lust is acceptable. I revisited it with a group of guys at a youth lock-in.
  (November 9, 2012).
• Is There a God?
  by Marilyn Adamson
  
  Does God exist? Six straight-forward reasons to believe that God is really there.
  (September 26, 2012).
• Jesus' Wife?
  by Jeffrey Fisher
  
  "To accept Jesus as married... Ultimately, I believe every true Christian can search the Spirit within them and discern that this is just another old lie..." - Jeffrey Fisher.
  (September 25, 2012).
• A Man, A Messiah, A Mat, A Message
  by Jamie Johnson
  
  A man has been disabled all his life. As people pass him by to a healing pool, Jesus asks if he wants to be healed and tells him to pick up his mat and walk. With whom do you identify? Where is your source of healing?
  (September 2, 2012).
• Love, Faithfulness, Righteousness, Peace - A Marriage
  by Jamie Johnson
  
  Jesus is faithful and moves us to love. He imputes to us His righteousness. He is our peace. It is like a marriage - the mystery of Christ and His Church.
  (August 14, 2012).
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