Tag: faith in Christ

• What Does the New Testament Say?

  

  This is Part 2 of Overview of the Bible Series. Click here for Part 1: What Does the Old Testament Say? If you could sum up the Bible in one word, what would it be? This may be tricky for some. Some may be thinking we can’t sum up the Bible in one word. I […]

  Ryan Stratton

  09/01/2022

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• POWER OF PRAYER

  

  You know what a gift it is to have someone pray for you. I’m sure you also know how powerful it is to pray for another person. Have you ever considered giving someone a journal of the prayers you prayed for them? This is a unique prayer journal to help you give the gift of […]

  Ryan Stratton

  08/22/2022

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• God Leads

  Click here to read 1 Samuel 17. These are the stories that capture our imagination and restore hope. Rudy, The Karate Kid, Cinderella Man, Million Dollar Baby…these are all stories where the “wrong person” wins. But these stories stick with us. Why? Because of who wins! We love for the underdog to win. Why? I […]

  Ryan Stratton

  06/22/2021

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• Asking the Right Question

  We have all been at crossroads and have to figure out which path to take that will be the best for your life. Some of the questions we ask are, “Which way does God want me to go?”, “How do I know if I make the right choice?”, “What is the best option for me […]

  Ryan Stratton

  11/06/2020

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• FREE BOOK!

  FREE book to help you study the Old Testament book of Jonah.

  Ryan Stratton

  05/26/2020

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• What Can “Baby Shark” Teach Us?

  It has taken the toddler country by storm. My toddler is obsessed with “Baby Shark.” Actually, obsessed may be too nice of a word. She has the toy shark that swims and sings in the bathtub. The phone that plays the song. A book. A Baby Shark puppet. She wears herself out dancing to the […]

  Ryan Stratton

  12/31/2019

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• On The Lord’s Prayer

  Ryan Stratton

  08/02/2019

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• BREAKTHROUGH: When the Holy Spirit Moves

  I am excited to announce this NEW daily devotional: BREAKTHROUGH: When the Holy Spirit Moves You can order your Kindle or paperback option from Amazon: Click here to order. The Book of Acts tells the historical events that shaped the early church through the powerful, dynamic movement of the Holy Spirit. This power is still […]

  Ryan Stratton

  08/21/2018

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• The Journey Continues

  

  Click here to read Acts 28. Paul makes it to Rome. His journey to Rome was full of turmoil, danger, unrest, and more. Yet through all of this, Paul kept his faith. That’s remarkable! Paul believed God when He said Paul would make it to Rome. I wonder how many times Paul had to remind […]

  Ryan Stratton

  12/19/2017

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• Confidence in the Calling

  

  Click here to read Acts 14:1-7. It’s the same things that have happened to Paul and Barnabas before. People are undermining the truths they are speaking and are doing everything they can to discredit and remove the “threat” other leaders consider Paul to be. Have you experienced this kind of situation in your life? Being […]

  Ryan Stratton

  08/25/2017

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