January 14, 2016 Dear *** I’m not trying to play Catholic, but I have a confession to make. I played the big lottery this week, just on a whim. I wasn’t setting my hopes on bringing home $1.5 million [billion], but the way I had it figured, I had a better “chance” than most of the people who were playing, depending on…
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December 29, 2015 By Joseph Backholm Note from Pastor Kevin Lea: We are becoming like Sodom and Gomorrah (Genesis 19). Therefore, we shouldn’t be surprised when we end up in the ash heap of history as a result, when God’s mercy runs out. I encourage all those who live in Washington State to call the number at the bottom of this article,…
Greg Laurie Daily Devotions – Crosswalk.com As we enter into a new year, here is something to remember: When it’s all said and done, we have three things we can offer God—our treasure, our talent, and our time. Each of these is given to us by God, and each of them should be given back in generous portions. First, there is our…
Wednesday’s mass-murderer had recently argued with one of the victims, a pro-Israel conservative, insisting that Islam is a peaceful religion. By: Lori Lowenthal Marcus December 4th, 2015 http://www.jewishpress.com/news/breaking-news/motive-pro-israel-conservative-co-worker-told-farook-islam-not-a-peaceful-religion/2015/12/04/ Nicholas Thalasinos (L), one of the victims of the San Bernardino massacre, had argued with Farook about Islam not being a peaceful religion. Photo Credit: Facebook Well here’s a possible motive: a strongly…
By Lena H. Sun December 3, 2015 Note from Pastor Kevin Lea: Another sign that we may be approaching the last of the last days that Jesus warned about. For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be famines, pestilences, and earthquakes in various places. (Matt 24:7) NKJV A particularly dangerous type of CRE bacteria is…
By Itay Blumenthal December 2, 2015 A seal impression of King Hezekiah (698-727 BCE) was discovered at the foot of the southern wall of the Temple Mount, the first time a seal of an Israelite or Judean king was ever exposed in situ in a scientific archaeological excavation. The discovery was made at the Ophel excavations at the foot of the southern…
Former Miss USA Dumps Tim Tebow Because He’s Committed to Abstinence Until Marriage By Micaiah Bilger Nov 30, 2015 Former Miss USA Dumps Tim Tebow Because He’s Committed to Abstinence Until Marriage More often lately it seems that people who do the right thing are the ones facing criticism and rejection. This week that person is pro-life athlete Tim Tebow. CBS Tampa…
Published November 17, 2015 Journalist for the Christian Post Note from Pastor Kevin Lea: This is another sad example of how pornography has destroyed a husband/wife relationship. When reading this, consider that there are millions more examples that are not making the news, and then commit to God that you will not allow the lust of the flesh to make you…
The Harmony of the Olivet Discourse © Kevin Lea, Dec 5, 2003, all rights reserved Pastor, Calvary Church of Port Orchard, WA. Updated Nov 14, 2015 The Lord Jesus gave some of the most detailed prophecies of future events just a couple days before His crucifixion. This teaching by Jesus was recorded in Matthew 24-25, Mark 13, and Luke 21. Theologians refer to…
What Seems Right May Be Wrong Commentary by Roger Oakland Understand the Times International: Roger Oakland Ministries www.understandthetimes.org Every Christian wants to see the church grow. Jesus made it clear before He ascended to the Father that His followers are to be His witnesses. Believers are called to share the good news of the gospel until He returns. We want to see…