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When King Nebuchadnezzar conquered Jerusalem, he ransacked the city, destroyed the Jewish temple and desecrated their religious symbols. He took away their treasures and enslaved the brightest and best of Judah’s young men, including Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah. The... Read More →

Scriptures Isaiah 64:6; Matthew 6:33; John 8:44; 17:17; Romans 5:1; 2 Corinthians 5:21; 10:5; Ephesians 6:11-17; Hebrews 4:12; 10:38; 1 Peter 5:8 Verse Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. Eph. 6:11 Thought Many followers of... Read More →

People take a stand for many causes in our society. What do you stand for? What matters to you? Are you standing for the truth found in God’s Word? Don’t waste the time and talent God has given you by spinning your wheels and expending your energy on things that do not matter.... Read More →

Joseph was one of twelve sons of Jacob, and he was Jacob’s favorite. Jacob gave Joseph a beautiful robe, which served as a constant reminder to Joseph’s older brothers of their father’s favoritism. In addition, Joseph had dreams that predicted a future in which he would rule over... Read More →

Jacob was the son of Isaac, the grandson of Abraham, and the father of 12 sons, from which came the 12 tribes of Israel. God changed Jacob’s name to Israel, which means one who struggles with God and Prince of God. The name Jacob means schemer, and indeed Jacob’s early life was... Read More →

May 13 will be our designated day for collecting diapers of all sizes for Parents’ Now. Located in Bethalto, Parents’ Now provides support and encouragement for young parents in need. If you can help out, your donation will be put to good use! Read More →

Abraham was not perfect and he didn’t always follow God’s direction 100%, but he always maintained a respectful fear of God, striving to do God’s will even though his humanity sometimes got in the way. When Abraham allowed Lot to accompany him to the Promised Land, he deviated... Read More →

When Abraham received God’s call, he packed up, loaded up and headed toward Canaan, the land that God promised to him. Acquiring the land and the realization of the promise (that Abraham’s descendants would be as numerous as the stars) required a lot of patience. The journey was... Read More →

When the earth became so sinful that every inclination of humanity was evil, God decided to wipe it clean and reboot. Noah was chosen as the original survivor—the person who would be the start-up for Earth (Part 2). Noah found favor in the eyes of the Lord because he was... Read More →