Blogs

To Quit or Not to Quit?

Written by Nancy Diraison

When we’re faced with a challenging situation or difficult trial, it can be tempting to quit. But persistence is a valuable characteristic to develop. Most of us are familiar with the...

Come Down From the Feast Without Getting Down

Written by Erik Jones

We’ve completed the 2014 Feast of Tabernacles and returned home to our regular routines. How can we “come down” from the Feast without “getting down”? All reports...

Wilderness Hiking: The Importance of the Narrow Path

Written by Gabriella Kroska

We are called to walk a narrow path. Staying on that path is essential for us to reach our ultimate goal, the Kingdom of God. What can help us stay on it? This past summer I had the...

Why We Need Hope

Written by Johnathan Armstrong

The Bible teaches that hope is something every Christian needs. Why does God place so much emphasis on hope, and what does it do for a Christian? In our society, the word hope is often used to...

A Physical and Spiritual Fitness Plan

Written by Pam Rehm

It is difficult to remain spiritually strong living in a world where God’s laws and values are under constant attack. We need a plan to be successful! Recently, I was asked how I cope with...

Beware of False Knowledge

Written by Joshua Travers

There is an idol man has never ceased to worship. It started in the Garden of Eden and continues to the modern day. This idol is the false god of knowledge. What comes to your mind when you think...

A Solid Foundation

Written by Barbara Lee

A member shares a lesson she learned from three fallen trees. How can we strengthen our spiritual foundation and be strong in times of adversity? Recently I saw three large trees that just tipped...

Accept God’s Loving Correction

Written by Leon Leonard

God shows His love for us through beneficial correction. Yet humans naturally tend to resist correction. How do you react to His correction? Your best friend has just sternly corrected you....

I Was an FI Student … for a Week

Written by Susan Scott Smith

A Church member who attended one of the 2014 FI Continuing Education sessions in Allen, Texas, recounts her experience of being an FI student for a week. Thirst for knowledge seems to be...