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Making the Most of Your Mouth by Lynette Kittle “What goes into someone’s mouth does not defile them, but what comes out of their mouth, that is what defiles them”— Matthew 15:11 In the current  culture , it seems what goes into the mouth is given much more thought and priority than what comes out of it. Even Jesus and His disciples discussed which is more important. As  Mark 7:18  describes, “Are you so dull?’ He asked. ‘Don’t you see that nothing that enters a person from the outside can defile them?’” Sadly in today’s setting much more focus and importance is put into what types of food goes into a mouth, while what comes out of it seems to be given very little thought. Yet Jesus took great care to explain why what goes into the body through the mouth, is not as important as what comes out of it. “Don’t you see that whatever enters the mouth goes into the stomach and then out of the body?” ( Matthew 15:17 ) Continuing His dialogue with them on the topic, ...

Jesus answered, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me .’” –  John 14:6 Are you being tolerant of other’s beliefs to the point of saying nothing? Not even sharing your testimony because you don’t want to offend anyone? Is the message of “tolerance” keeping you quiet? If so, you may want to consider who is influencing your decision to remain silent. A well-known biblical teacher recently quoted the phrase, “Preach the Gospel, and if necessary, use words.” But Scripture states the importance of using words, as  Romans 10:17  explains, “Consequently,  faith  comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ.” Words are essential to use in leading individuals to Salvation.  1 Peter 1:23  emphasizes it stating, “For you have been born again, not of perishable see, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God.” Shutting up is the l...

Is Cursing Really That Big of a Sin? Blair Parke 2019 20 Jun COMMENTS 0 “It’s only when I’m in the moment;” “Some situations you just have to say it;” “My parents cursed in front of me all the time and they were okay with it.” We all will justify our words when it comes to cursing, cussing, speaking profanity, letting zingers go, whatever it is you call the use of words when we are angry, sad, trying to be funny, or just speaking in regular conversation. However, what seems like inconsequential words are actually sins, creating gateways for further, more dangerous sins to be committed. From Jesus to the apostles to Moses, cursing is conveyed in the Scriptures as a big deal to God and an indicator of a carnal-minded person. But how big of a sin is cursing? 1) Cursing Ruins Your Witness of Jesus and Dishonors God In  James 3:10 (NKJV ), it is expressed that having the same mouth to bless and curse is dishonorable to the Lord. When you are a follower of Ch...

Here's the deal. You may not like me and that is okay. However, you had better love me. I will speak the Truth. I'll be blunt and to the point. Guess what, Christ was! And I'm working to become more like Him. If you're looking for someone to hold your hand and say "It will be okay. You go right ahead and keep falling, keep using, etc. Then I'm not your guy". I will ALWAYS speak the TRUTH, and sometimes it hurts, but TRUTH is Truth and a LIE is a LIE. You can't do both. I WILL NOT be ashamed of the Gospel or of anything from God. I will ALWAYS share the Truth, with BOLDNESS, with Bluntness, and yes I'm very OPINIONATED, but hopefully you'll see my love and heart through all I say and/or what I do. Guess what, if I were just passive with you and keep silent -then I don't really care. Guess what, I DO CARE and I don't want to hear about anyone going to hell because they weren't running the race (1 Corinthians 9). We are talking abou...

GOSSIP? People of God when will this Stop. Gossip = the spreading of UNKNOWNS (true or not). Leaders will discuss things, but a good leader will get the FACTs before sharing it with the world. GET YOUR FACTS, ALL THE FACTS before you open your mouth! Gossip, often times, is the talk behind someones back when we are just to afriad to approach that person directly. GET YOUR FACTS! OR at least say, "Based on what I know, but I can't clarify it". GET YOUR FACTS! Come on All Chris tians have some INTEGRITY. I WANT TO QUASH SOME GOSSIP I'VE HEARD FROM MULTIPLY SOURCES: Andy and Aubrey Hazelet ARE NOT leaving Element Church! They will be back, doing what they do at Element. They are simply taking a Sabatical for the summer. Exactly like Pastor Jeff did last summer. Come on church! Show some INTEGRITY! One more thing, I am on a two-month sabatical as a jail chaplain. But guess what, I AM still a jail Chaplain, and I will resume my full jail chaplain duties in july. ...

You of Little Faith! Pastor Gregg Crisp November 20, 2017 When I turn on a light switch I expect a light to come on. Right! I also know that the sun will rise every day. I may not see it, especially in Wyoming with the snow blowing sideward, but I know the sun is there. There is light even if I don’t see the source. So, do I just simply believe that a light will turn on or that the sun will rise? Or do I act on more than simple belief when I turn on that switch? I also have faith, right. I can believe all I want that a light will turn on when I hit that switch, but if I don’t actually hit the switch then I’ll remain in the dark. I need to engage the power before I get any light and drown out the darkness. The same is true with the Word of God. I can say I Believe in it all day. I can even read it and know it like the backside of my hand. But it does me little good unless I act upon it. It does me little good to simply believe it. I must take that Step of...

People your "yes" needs to be "yes" and your "no" needs to "no". Christians, your word is so very important. Your Integrity is so very important. Not only does your "Word" affect those around you, but the world sees, watches, to see if you'll follow through. Don't say "yes" to please me in the moment. Say "No" so I can move on. Even a "no" can be kind. Be a man/woman of your word. Christ was, be an example. Matthew 5:37 All you need to say is simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything beyond this comes from the evil one.