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Jesus’ Love Formula
Valentine’s Day brings love to mind. Love reminds us of Jesus. So, FJ thinks about Jesus, love, and Valentine’s Day. He shows how Jesus exhorts us to treat our enemies and then declares that rewards will follow. “But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return; and your reward will […]
Continue readingThrilling News for All People
FJ shares this thrilling news as he writes about the abundant life in Christ, what it is, and how to get it. On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. 2 They found the stone rolled away from […]
Continue readingLiving Lovingly and Being Loved
Jesus and Valentine’s Day both speak of love. FJ writes about how we learn about love from Jesus and how we are loved by Him. He encourages us to share our love for Jesus on Valentine’s Day. Read on to see what FJ says. Living Lovingly and Being Loved © Joe Griffitts Living lovingly while […]
Continue readingAngels Revealed God’s Glory to Shepherds
FJ brings us another article from the Ione Baptist Church newsletter. He writes about the connection between God’s glory and Christmas. We hope this adds to your Christmas. © FJ Griffitts, 2024. From Friendly Words, Ione, WA. “And she gave birth to her firstborn son; and she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in […]
Continue readingWhat Is Repentance? And Why Should It Matter to You?
Do you know the meaning of repentance in the Christian faith? If so, do you think it matters if you are already a Christian? Read on to see FJ’s beliefs. He wrote this for our church newsletter in 1993. A Morning of Glory © 1993, FJ Griffitts Praying with an inner sense of God’s presence […]
Continue readingWhere Should A Successful Father Look for Help?
Read on for FJ’s views about a father’s role. Learn who FJ thinks the father should look to for guidance. Of course, he relies on God for a father’s example. First, father means one who begins something that no one else can claim as theirs. Paul, the apostle of Jesus Christ, described this process quite […]
Continue readingMarch On in the Glory and New Life of Spring
As winter and spring come in nature, so is there a spiritual winter and spring. Carole and I live in the Northwestern United States. The winter season lasts until April or May, and it’s filled with snow and cold weather. Finally, though, springtime does come. With this background, read on to see what I think […]
Continue readingLove Is…
February is the month known for love. Today, I write about how Valentine’s Day derives from God’s love. Carole and I celebrate Valentine’s Day each year because of our love for each other. We give cards to each other. We also eat out at a favorite restaurant. Throughout the years, we have celebrated our love […]
Continue readingAmazing Christmas — Why Almighty God Came Down to Earth
Most people in the US believe that Christmas is special. Many Christians see Christmas as amazing because God came down to earth as a man. I wrote this article as a pastor almost forty years ago. And I find it to still be true. Is Christmas amazing to you? Read on to see why I […]
Continue readingIt’s Friday… But Sunday’s Coming
To understand the Christian meaning of Easter Sunday, let’s look back at Friday (and before). Luke 24:1-8 “On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they entered, […]
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