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The Israelites were God’s chosen people; yet they were enslaved in Egypt for 400 years. They originally fled to Egypt to escape a famine in their own land. A change in Egypt’s leadership and circumstances suddenly caused a turn and they became slaves in the land where they had... Read More →

We don’t gain forgiveness and attain salvation by struggling, straining and striving. It’s a free gift. We receive it by grace through faith. Some of the 1st Century Christians had decided that once they accepted Jesus as Savior and received grace, they could sit on the sidelines... Read More →

Faith Fellowship’s building will reopen for worship on Sunday, June 14 for 10am and 11:30am services. Register in advance via the church website www.ffworship.com If you experience difficulty, please call the church office 618-466-8510.(You can start registering on Monday, June... Read More →

According to the Oxford dictionary, Optimism is hopefulness and confidence about the future or the successful outcome of something. My mom always called this “seeing the bright side.” For everything there is a negative side and a positive side. If you dwell too much on the... Read More →

We want to be happy. God placed a desire within us for happiness, for joy. Even the preamble to our Constitution promises each of us an opportunity for “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” What is happiness. The root word traces back to happenstance, which is something... Read More →

People sit around and dream of winning the lottery, inheriting great wealth, landing that dream job and just wishing for their ship to come in…waiting for a miracle. According to Webster, a miracle is an extraordinary event manifesting divine intervention in human affairs. In... Read More →

As of late we have deviated somewhat from our fast-paced life. At least it’s one blessing that COVID has brought to our society. However, in general we are a fast food, instagram, I want it now crowd. Advertisers catch our attention with a product that promises a 10 pound weight... Read More →

What thoughts keep you up at night? What things twist and gnaw at your gut? It might be wasted years, a financial mess, a health crisis, a loss, or a burden you carry for someone else. Maybe you think about future uncertainties and all that is beyond your control. There are many... Read More →

We were born with an inquisitive nature. One of the first questions a child asks is, “why?”. Then with the answer comes yet another “why” and another until, as a parent, we say, “Because I said so, that’s why!” We all have “why” questions, and one of those includes, “Why doesn’t... Read More →