Another FREE Bible story — Joseph: Hey, Egypt! Here We Come!

Jacob exclaimed, "It must be true! My son Joseph is alive!"

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Just do it!

Instant Loss Cookbook: Cook Your Way to a Healthy Weight with 125 Recipes for Your Instant Pot ® Pressure Cooker, and More By Brittany Williams / Harmony THE INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER 125 fast, easy, and tasty whole food-based recipes for anyone looking to lose weight, from the utterly charming blogger who lost over 125 lbs in a year by making all her meals from scratch, aided by her Instant Pot®. Brittany Williams had struggled with her weight all her life. She grew up eating the standard American staples--fast, frozen, fried, and processed--and hit a peak weight of 260 pounds. When her 4-year-old daughter's autoimmune disease was alleviated by a low-sugar, dairy-free, grain-free, whole-food-based diet, Brittany realized she owed her own body the same kind of healing. So on January 1, 2017, she vowed to make every meal for a year from scratch, aided by her Instant Pot®. She discovered that the versatility, speed, and ease of the electric pressure cooker made creating wholesome, tasty, family-satisfying meals a breeze, usually taking under 30 minutes. Not only did the family thrive over the course of the year, Brittany lost an astonishing 125 pounds. Illustrated with gorgeous photography, Instant Loss Cookbook shares 125 recipes and the meal plan that Brittany used for her own weight loss, 75% of which are recipes for the Instant Pot® or other multicooker. These recipes are whole food-based with a spotlight on veggies, and mostly dairy and grain-free--and she uses ingredients that you can find at any grocery store. Her ingredient lists are refreshingly approachable, and her recipes are the clearest guides to navigating your Instant Pot® or other multicooker that you'll find. Here's how to make healthy eating convenient--the key to sustainable weight loss. Learn more. Author Bio Brittany Williams, a mother of three, blogger and self-proclaimed lover of food, decided to make a big change in her diet by removing processed snacks, takeout and high-calorie meals from her family's menus. And she replaced those foods with healthier meals she could make in her Instant Pot. She has since lost 125 lbs and has been featured in media including Good Morning America, The Today Show, and more. Editorial Reviews "Brittany is such a bright light, and her genuine, down-to-earth presence makes the world a better place. Quite simply, she spreads joy. As a home cook and blogger, my favorite people to learn from are home cooks. Brittany's weight loss journey has inspired thousands of people--how fantastic to have her book and its amazing recipes as a wonderful guide for successful healthy eating. Every day I have followers asking for Instant Pot recipes, so I'm delighted to have this book as a go-to." —Teri Turner of the No Crumbs Left blog

Never give up!

Another FREE Bible story — Joseph: It's in the Bag!

Joseph commanded his servant to put his silver cup
in the bag of his youngest brother.

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A great way to please everyone on your list

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Don't quit!

Another FREE Bible story — Jesus: The Greatest Gift

That night Mary gave birth to her first born son.
She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger.

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What did you say?

KJV Thompson Chain-Reference Bible

KJV Thompson Chain-Reference Bible, Burgundy Genuine Leather, Indexed By B. B. Kirkbride For years the unique Thompson Chain-Reference system has been a favorite study tool, and for good reason. Easy to learn and use, the Thompson Chain-Reference system contains over 100,000 topical references in over 8,000 chain topics, helping to make in-depth topical study and lesson preparation easier and more efficient. The Thompson Chain is also known for its excellent archaeological supplement and extensive collection of charts, diagrams, and other illustrations. Other features include a revised concordance, 16 pages of full-color maps, words of Christ in red, and Smythe Sewn reinforced tubular construction, which lies flat and provides a durable binding that will hold up to heavy use for years. Learn more. Features: Thompson Chain-Reference System---over 100,000 marginal references covering 8,000 completed chain topics Thompson instant-use guide included KJV concordance Numerical index of chain topics Alphabetical index Outline studies of the Bible Bible character studies Bible harmonies and illustrated studies Hebrew calendar Index to the Scriptures atlas 8 point type Double-column format Wide margins References in margins Words of Christ in red Subject headings Concordance Full-color maps Archaeological supplement Ribbon marker Gold gilded page edges Smythe Sewn Burgundy genuine leather Capri grain 7" x 91/2" x 11/2" Thumb index

Another FREE Bible story — Joseph: The Big Feast

Joseph's brothers' plates were filled with food but Benjamin
was given five times as much as any of the others.

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Jesus knows!

It's not too late!

Do you have a merry heart?

This poem from 1917 may be old, but it has a great lesson on having a merry heart that’s worth hearing again today.

“A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.” —Proverbs 17:22

God hears your cry

Christian music for your home and car

The Best of the Collingsworth Family, Volume 1 By StowTown Records Compact Disc Under the guidance and tutelage of parents Phil & Kim, the Collingsworth Family has parlayed their small church camp group into a nation-wide ministry. Now signed to StowTown Records, the group continues to perform and record a blend of classic hymns, songs of worship, southern gospel standards, and original works. The Best of the Collingsworth Family, Volume 1 showcases thirteen breathtaking performances, including "Shine On Us," "When God Whispers In Your Heart," "God Is In The Shadows," and more. Learn more.

Let your love for God change the world....

Another FREE Bible story — Joseph: From the Prison to the Palace

After being falsely accused by Potiphar’s wife, Joseph was put in prison. But in this tough place, Joseph found God was with him.

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School readiness or early homeschool curriculum

Get your child ready for school with SING SPELL READ & WRITE — teaches pre-kindergarten through first grade basic literary skills thru multi-sensory, sequenced steps that use songs, interactive charts, games, readers and workbooks. Learn more here: http://bit.ly/ssrw-cbd

Another FREE Bible story — Joseph: The Butler, the Baker and Two Dreams

Joseph then asked the cup bearer to do him a favour. "I was forcibly carried off from the land of the Hebrews and now find myself in prison having done nothing wrong," he explained. "When you get your job back, please mention me to Pharaoh."

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Footprints — it was then that I carried you

Footprints--Eco-cotton Throw By Simply Home Comforting words from well known Footprints poem are featured on soft woven throw, with shore motif and lighthouse. My precious child, I love you and I will never leave you. When you saw only one set of footprints... it was then that I carried you. Earthtones and deep blue on ivory background; generous fringe edging; made from environmentally friendly cotton; machine wash/dry. Measures 50" x 60". Made in the USA. May alternately be used for a wall hanging.

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Do you follow your nose?

This poem from 1917 may be old, but it has a great lesson on guidance we need to hear again today.

Another FREE Bible story — Joseph Resists Temptation

Joseph fled out of the house. Potiphar’s wife gathered the other household servants and deviously wailed, "Joseph tried to seduce me. I screamed and he ran off."

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Planning on giving gift cards this Christmas? Pay attention!!

I just learned that gift card recipients can use gift card exchange machines in a grocery store to easily turn in their gift cards for cash. Many parents and churches think gift cards are a safe way to help sons and daughters, homeless, addicts, alcoholics, etc., when, in fact, these people can easily exchange the cards for drug and alcohol money. 

Here's a safe gift card that cannot be exchanged for cash:

Follow this link to find out if the gift cards you currently give to others can be exchanged for cash.

People with disabilities make up the largest unchurched people group

• Persons with disability in the world have the highest rates of the following unemployment, suicide, homelessness, divorce, and abuse.
• 1 billion people in the world live with a disability.
• 20% of the U.S. population is disabled, making it the largest minority group.
• Those with disabilities are the largest unchurched people group.

Hope Heals: A True Story of Overwhelming Loss and an Overcoming Love - unabridged audio book on MP3-CD By Katherine Wolf, Jay Wolf & Stu Gray (Reader) / Zondervan on Brilliance Audio In 2008, first-time parents Katherine and Jay were living their dream. But suddenly their happy life was derailed when Katherine suffered a near-fatal stroke that left her with double vision, difficulty speaking, and a paralyzed arm. Was this what God had planned for her life? Her answer may surprise you as you read her courageous account!

Unabridged MP3-CD; approximately 7 hours 18 minutes; 1 MP3-CD; performed by Stu Gray and Charity Spencer.

Listen as Katherine Wolf of Hope Heals and Adam Weber talk about seeing God through hard seasons of life and ministering to families in the church facing disabilities. Find it on iTunes here: https://apple.co/2F3eVqP

Whom does anger hurt?

Clifford Hurst
November 4, 2018 at 8:56 AM

WHOM DOES ANGER HURT?
Americans are angry. With next week’s mid-term elections looming before us the atmosphere is charged with anger. Almost everyone to whom you talk is seething with it. America is ½ a degree from boiling over. Oh, I know, many would deny that what they are feeling is anger; and, those that admit it would be quick to offer a perfectly logical justification. I admit that I feel anger, and the most anger I feel is for those who instigate and create anger with contrived grievances and fabricated issues.

Recently, I have felt a shift in how I feel about anger. Previously, I had viewed anger as an evil because of the hurt done to the ones on the receiving end of another’s anger. I continue to feel grieved about, sympathetic of, and indignant because of the pain and damage done to the victim of another’s anger. I still see that as evil. What has changed is that I also see the pain, damage, and hurt done by anger to the one who is angry. I’m not trying to make the victimizer a victim. Definitely not!

I counseled a man this week who was angry. In the very contortions of his face, to the growl in his voice, to the fire in his eyes, I could see rage. But, I saw something else: Hurt. Pain. Suffering. Anger was destroying him. Physiologically, anger can damage one’s heart and increase his cholesterol, among other things. Spiritually and psychologically, anger damages the man himself, his person, his soul.

On the most rudimentary level, anger is a legitimate, necessary emotion. It is the person’s neurons, hormones, and systems going into action to enable that person to protect and preserve himself. It is survivalist instinct. Anger, then, is what is experienced when something is coming against a person. We not only have an impulse to live; we have our own opinions, plans, preferences, personal space, and volition. We do not take kindly to anything that would impede us and what we desire, think, or will to happen. When something comes against us, goes against us, hampers us, we get angry.

Much of our anger is merely experiencing the frustration of not getting our own way. I don’t mean that just in the petulant sense but in the most basic sense. Life does not cooperate with our dreams, desires, pursuits, and plans. Something is resisting our way, will, thoughts, opinion, intent, perception, etc. Sometimes a person has been resisted, abused, trampled, demeaned, ridiculed, bullied, etc., to the point that his anger sparks, flares, and consumes him. Whether he then hurts someone else or not, the anger is hurting him.

Not all angry people are reprobate narcissists. Some are good people. Not all are sociopaths. They’re just people. Not all are unconverted. Now, again, I do not absolve any angry person of the hurt he does to another. That is not the point. The point is anger hurts those on both ends of it. This explains my anger at those who instigate anger. There are enough “natural” causes (some of them just) of anger in our lives--real issues, genuine conflicts--without causes being intentionally fabricated.

Media, politicians, pundits, commentaries, bloggers, trollers, and water-cooler authorities are purposefully generating anger. They stoke and stir, fuel, and fan the fire of anger with false offenses, perceived slights, manufactured prejudices, and feigned righteous outrage. They delight in the angry wrecking-mayhem mob, the screaming arguments, the name-calling slug fests, and the ad hominid vitriol. Each is responsible for controlling his anger and is culpable if he does not. True. But, that does not change the fact that one’s anger can be needlessly inflamed and hurts not only his victims but him too.

It is no platitude for me to suggest that the only answer is the peace of Christ. As much as there is the peace of Christ that will keep our hearts and minds, there is the anger of Satan to destroy us, body, soul, and spirit. So, forgive me for noting what an awful thing anger is to the one that is experiencing it. Anger is hurting him. Likewise, America’s anger is hurting America. Anger is not just hurting America. It is hurting Americans. It is hurting Americans who are the victims of anger. It is hurting Americans who are the angry. It is not just the body of America that is being destroyed. It is the very soul of America. Only the peace of Christ can heal those who have been hurt—and those who have done the hurting who hurt too.

More help with anger

Another FREE Bible story — Jonah

Jonah spent three days and nights in the belly of a big fish before it spit him out onto dry land. God had forgive him and spared his life.

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Being a Christian is like being a pumpkin!

God hears your cry

Does Jesus Care?
By Frank E. Graeff

Verse 1
Does Jesus care when my heart is pained
Too deeply for mirth or song,
As the burdens press, and the cares distress,
And the way grows weary and long?

Refrain
Oh, yes, He cares, I know He cares,
His heart is touched with my grief;
When the days are weary, the long nights dreary,
I know my Savior cares.

Verse 2
Does Jesus care when my way is dark
With a nameless dread and fear?
As the daylight fades into deep night shades,
Does He care enough to be near? [Refrain]

Verse 3
Does Jesus care when I’ve tried and failed
To resist some temptation strong;
When for my deep grief there is no relief,
Though my tears flow all the night long? [Refrain]

Verse 4
Does Jesus care when I’ve said “goodbye”
To the dearest on earth to me,
And my sad heart aches till it nearly breaks—
Is it aught to Him? Does He see? [Refrain]

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The battle against addiction can still be won

Giving Hope An Address: The Teen Challenge Legacy Story By Julie Wilkerson Klose / Bridge-Logos Publishing Two Brothers, One Calling, and a Lasting Legacy. For sixty years, the faith-based ministry of Teen Challenge has been bringing hope to those bound by drug and life-controlling addictions. Since the very first Teen Challenge Center opened its doors in Brooklyn, New York the ministry has grown to 1,400 Centers across 122 nations. Through the doors of every Teen Challenge program, there are testimonies of men and women who have walked out cured because of the transforming power of Jesus Christ. The remarkable legacy of Teen Challenge began with the family story of two brothers named David and Don Wilkerson. Much has been written about Teen Challenge and its success in treating addiction. But there has never been a book that told the unique story of these two ordinary brothers and their relationship to the founding of the Teen Challenge ministry. This book is a timely reminder of what God continues to do through faith-based rehabilitation programs like Teen Challenge, saving lives from the destruction of drugs. This faith story exemplifies what it means to be a follower of Christ; to love the broken-hearted and share the gospel of Jesus Christ, bringing light into the darkness (John 12:46). It reveals how God's calling on the lives of two brothers leads to many other life-changing stories. The spiritual battle against addiction can still be won. This story of Teen Challenge and its legacy proves it. Author Bio Julie Wilkerson-Klose, the daughter of Don Wilkerson and niece of David Wilkerson, grew up in the ministry of Teen Challenge. Julie is an educator and writer. She began her writing career as a regular contributor to a political website focusing on cultural issues from a Christian perspective, with a special passion for the pro-life movement. Julie's articles have been published by Charisma News, The Christian Post, Life News as well as many others. She has been a guest on different radio programs, including Canada's national public radio. Julie currently serves as Board Chair of the Radiance Foundation, a pro-life organization, and lives in Virginia with her husband Dan and their three children: Abigail, Hannah, and Ethan.

Another FREE Bible story — Jacob Part 5

Eventually, Jacob and Rachel had a son they named Joseph.

Learn more in this week's featured Bible story about Jacob and Rachel's baby: The Baby Competition Is On!

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The Collingsworth Family new album — Mercy & Love

Mercy & Love By The Collingsworth Family / StowTown Records Recorded with the Prague Philharmonic, the Collingsworth Family's Mercy & Love showcases their polished harmonies in a symphonic setting, arranged by industry vets Wayne Haun and David Clydesdale. This fourteen song performance features new songs "The Lamb" and "Mercy & Love" alongside classics like "For What Earthly Reason," "We Shall Behold Him," "Altar of Grace," and others. Learn more.

God is still in control

"Who is like unto the Lord our God, who dwelleth on high." —Psalm 113:5

God Is Still on the Throne
Written by Kittie Louise Suffield

Verse 1
Have you started for glory and heaven,
Have you left this old world far behind;
In your heart is the Comforter dwelling,
Can you say, :Praise the Lord, He is mine;"
Have the ones that once walked on the highway,
Gone back, and you seem all alone?
Keep your eyes on the prize, for the home in the skies.
God is still on the throne.

Chorus
God is still on the throne,
And He will remember His own;
Though trials may press us and burdens distress us,
He never will leave us alone;
God is still on the throne,
He never forsaketh His own;
His promise is true, He will not forget you,
God is still on the throne.

Verse 2
Burdened soul, is your heart growing weary
With the toil and the heat of the day;
Does it seem that your path is more thorny
As you journey along on life’s way?
Go away and in secret before Him
Tell your grief to the Savior alone;
He will lighten your care, for He still answers prayer;
God is still on the throne. [Chorus]

Verse 3
You may live in a tent or a cottage,
Unnoticed by those who pass by;
But a mansion for you He is building
In that beautiful city on high;
It will outshine the wealth and the splendor
Of the richest on earth we have known;
He’s the architect true, and He’s building for you;
God is still on the throne. [Chorus]

Verse 4
He is coming again, is the promise
To disciples when He went away;
In like manner as He has gone from you,
You will see Him returning some day;
Does His tarrying cause you to wonder,
Does it seem He’s forgotten His own?
His promise is true, He is coming for you;
God is still on the throne. [Chorus]

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If you miss the old-time hymns and would like to hear more, I recommend listening to Bible Broadcasting Network (BBN Radio) through the Internet.

Bumps are what you climb on

The Bumps Are What You Climb On, repackaged edition: Encouragement for Difficult Days By Warren W. Wiersbe / Baker Books Over 200,000 sold! We can't prevent crises from happening. But we can successfully deal with them. In this classic book, Warren W. Wiersbe offers solid hope and comfort in times of depression, frustration, disappointment, or loneliness. He extracts wisdom from the Bible and presents it in thirty brief, accessible meditations that guide readers to respond with faith, trust in God's promises, reap the benefits of forgiveness, find contentment, and add joy to life. With uplifting teaching and empowering challenges, this insightful book is a compelling devotional for any believer at any time. Learn more. Author Bio Warren W. Wiersbe is the former pastor of The Moody Church and the author or editor of more than 160 books, including 50 People Every Christian Should Know, This Is the Life!, and On Being a Servant of God. Today his primary ministry is serving others through writing and mentoring. He lives in Nebraska.

How to find the grace you need

Witness statement for your home!

Serve The Lord Bowl Upscale floral border design and Scripture verse trim on ceramic serving bowl, just right for salad, fruit or your table centerpiece. Versatile, inspirational serving bowl measures a generous 4 inches deep and 11 inches wide and can double as an attractive centerpiece. Written around the outside of the bowl are these words: So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. I Corinthians 10:31. Around the inside is written: As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. Joshua 24:15. * A beautiful witness statement for your home! * Handwashing recommended. * Safe for hot or cold food. * Treasured gift idea for new home, bridal shower, hostess gift. Consider ordering several for your next church social event. Learn more. Customer Comment: GORGEOUS bowl & much bigger than I had assumed!

Another FREE Bible story — Jacob Part 4

Remember, each person has to make his or her own decision to follow the Lord.

Learn more in this week's featured Bible story about Jacob's Dream: Ladder to Heaven.

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There is a balm in Gilead

“The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.” —Psalm 34:18

“He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.” —Psalm 147:3

Away with complaining! Choose joy today!

Today I Will Choose Joy Coin Purse By Divinity Boutique This little coin purse can make a big difference in your day, reminding you to quit complaining and choose JOY! Colorful graphic coin purse features floral design printed on faux leather with sentiment, Today I will choose joy. 3" x 4" with zippered closure and lobster claw clip. An excellent gift for birthday, Mother's Day, Christmas, thank you, etc. Learn more. Divinity Boutique supports charities that help people in need. In 2016, Divinity inspirational gift company introduced a line of recycled leather tote bags and pillows that are hand made by woman in India who are living in poverty. This product line provides these woman with income while allowing them to stay at home and take care of thier children. Divinity will also donate 40,000 pairs of socks to Operation Christmas Child. Operation Christmas Child supports those in need in the USA. They are part of the Billy Graham ministry and they distribute shoe boxes filled with daily essentials to those in need at Christmas time.

God wants you to be a comforter

"Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God." — 2 Corinthians 1:3-4