Daily Archives: September 7, 2016

When Police Deal with People Who Have Mental Health Issues

Posted on September 7, 2016 by JmaC

It too often ends in tragedy, but specialized training for officers is starting to make a difference You’ve undoubtedly heard about the recent report issued by the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice condemning various police practices … Continue reading →

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Statement of Faith

Posted on September 7, 2016 by JmaC

Section 1: The Bible We believe the Bible, comprised of the Old and New Testaments, to be the inspired, infallible, and authoritative Word of God (Matthew 5:18; 2 Timothy 3:16-17). In faith we hold the Bible to be inerrant in … Continue reading →

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Question: “What is the spiritual gift of mercy?”

Posted on September 7, 2016 by JmaC

Answer: In Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, one of the Beatitudes is “Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy” (Matthew 5:7). Mercy is what we express when we are led by God to be compassionate in our attitudes, … Continue reading →

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Question: “How do I identify my spiritual gift?”

Posted on September 7, 2016 by JmaC

Answer: There is no magic formula or definitive test that can tell us exactly what our spiritual gifts are. The Holy Spirit distributes the gifts as He determines (1 Corinthians 12:7-11). A common problem for Christians is the temptation to … Continue reading →

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What is the spiritual gift of faith?

Posted on September 7, 2016 by JmaC

Question: “What is the spiritual gift of faith?” Answer: The spiritual gift of faith is found in the list of the gifts of the Spirit in 1 Corinthians 12. Verse 9 says that some people are given the gift of … Continue reading →

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