Erin Greene probably would have died if it had not been for a very brave man. Bill Ayotte who is 69 and retired, ran out armed with only a shovel when he heard the screams of Greene, who was being attacked by a polar bear in Churchill Manitoba.. He distracted the animal so she could get a way, but the bear pounced on him and started to drag him around. The bear finally fled when someone took a run at it with a pickup truck. Ayotte has received one of Manitoba’s highest honors- the Order of the Buffalo Hunt in recognition of his action. This man risked his life for another. His selfless actions remind one of another who not only risked His life, but gave His life. I refer to Jesus, our Lord and Savior of whom Paul, in his letter to the Romans, wrote, “For scarcely for a righteous man will one die, yet perhaps for a good man some would even dare to die. But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”

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A so-called "tip", circulating on social media posts, you can quickly charge your smart phone’s battery by placing it in a microwave oven for just one minute. The message claims that the charging method is safe and better for the phone’s battery than conventional chargers. While to any thinking person though, it is a clearly a prank designed to trick the gullible into microwaving and destroying their smart phones. It reminds us all to be on our guard against believing falsehoods. This becomes very serious when it pertains to the matter of our souls and the next life. One such erroneous teaching is the idea that we have to earn our way to heaven by going to church, or by being baptized, or by doing good works, when the Bible states clearly “by grace are you saved through faith, and that not of ourselves, it is the gift of God, not of works..” Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”

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“It’s Never Too soon to learn the value of a dollar.” That’s the title of an article by writer Chris Lockner. He writes that children need to know how to make trade-offs and the value of saving. As important as it is for all of us to learn how to budget our money properly, we need to be even more mindful that it it is never too soon or too late to realize the value of a soul. Jesus Himself said, “What shall it profit a man if he gains the whole world, but loses his own soul.” However successful we may be, we can never buy eternal life. That is a gift freely given by God. Paul wrote, “the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” Our Lord also gave the wonderful invitation to all of us, “Come to me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Have you given thought for your soul lately? Please do not let your financial success and preparation for retirement keep you from preparation for the next life.

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Brandon Wright, 21, riding his motorcycle near Utah State University collided with a BMW sliding under the car which burst into flames. Then in a dramatic act, students and construction workers rushed over to lift the BMW while flames shot out of the from burning motorcycle jammed under the car’s front fender. Wright’s unconscious body was dragged under the vehicle. In a news conference later, Wright thanked his rescuers, calling them heroes. What a moving story and a credit to courageous people. In their bravery they illustrate the great heroic action which Jesus performed for all mankind when he left heaven’s glory, came to this earth and gave His life at Calvary. Wright welcomed their help and his life was saved. Jesus offers Himself to us, saying “behold I stand at the door and knock if anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in.” What is your response to His offer of forgiveness, cleansing and eternal life

Pastor Alex Rockwell

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At last month’s Environmental Summit of world leaders, Actor Leonardo Di Caprio, addressed the gathering. He said "As an actor, I pretend for a living. I play fictitious characters often solving fictitious problems," DiCaprio, told the summit. "I believe mankind has looked at climate change in that same way – as if it were fiction." saying that ignoring the problem will not make it go away. His challenge applies not only to environmental matters. As important as the environment is ,preparation for the next life is of far greater urgency. Treating proven documented realities does not change them and treating truth as fiction does not make them go away. And that is, in fact the attitude of many today regarding the Bible, the Gospel and our responsibility to face the reality of mankind’s depravity and need of repentance and a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Jesus warned, “Except you repent you will all likewise perish.” Treating Bible truth as fiction will not make it go away.

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Dr. David Jeremiah in his book “Sanctuary” has written, “In every cell of your body, there is enough information to recreate your adult person as if no other cells were necessary. He continued, “If the DNA instructions of one cell were written out, it would take a thousand six hundred page books to put all that information down. And yet God put this all in a cell so tiny that one cannot see it without magnification. In light of this amazing truth, how sad that so many ignore their Creator. Like David of old, we should all be praying, “Search me O God and know my heart…and see if there is any wicked way in me and lead me in the way everlasting. ”Yes, you and I have been “fearfully and wonderfully made” by a loving Creator who wants to have a close relationship with Him. To make that possible, He gave His Son Jesus to died in our place on the cross and is waiting to forgive and cleanse us and give us everlasting life. We need only ask.

Pastor Alex Rockwell

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Dr. John R. Brobeck, for many years Professor of Physiology at the University of Pennsylvania Medical School believed that many scientists now admit that the miracles described in the Bible may have happened. He said major changes in scientific outlook have caused scientists to review their ideas about miracles, and are no longer able to honestly say that something is impossible only improbable. Brobeck stated that the one factor that could account for Bible miracles is a source unknown to the scientific system, known in the Bible as “the power of God.” It has been described as “that ability.. whereby God can bring to pass whatever He pleases.” Paul embraced it, saying, “I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes…” It is encouraging that many scientists are looking seriously at the Bible. But whether they believe it or not, it is still trustworthy and able to transform lives.

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Many sincere, educators and politicians believe that the reason for what is happening in the Ukraine, the Middle East, the environment and other world trouble areas lies in a lack of education. They insist that educating the masses would bring peace and stability to our world. But James Burnham, in his book “The Suicide of the West” claims that such an argument overlooks certain fact of history entirely. For example, Germany, long one of the great cultured nations of the world, produced a Hitler and a Himmler, and Nazi Joseph Goebbles earned a Ph.D. Burnham contends that the greed, passions and lust for power of educated people are not eliminated by education. Education is vital, but education is clearly not the answer to the mess this world is in. The Psalmist and Solomon in Proverbs give the answer-. “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. “ When godly fear leads to Christ and transformed lives, the world can be changed, one person at a time.

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Last month the United States marked the 13th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 tragedy known as 9/11, when an airplane crashed into the World Trade Centre in New York. Almost 3000 people lost their lives. Since that terrible event the families of the deceased have been showered with love and condolences. Millions do what they can. The families and friends of those who perished received comfort from the sincere sympathy of politicians, leaders and others. Perhaps someone listening at this moment has just had a tragedy- bad medical news, or you’ve lost someone dear to you.. In addition to the support from your loved ones and friends, the Bible, God’s Word tells us that our Heavenly Father is “the God of all comfort.” And Peter wrote, “casting all your care on Him (Christ) because He cares for you.” If you are hurting today, I urge you to call out to the Lord Jesus Christ. He is the Healer of broken hearts.

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Isis, Ebola, the Ukraine. Our world is torn by wars, natural disasters, conflict and epidemics. But in spite of all this suffering, or perhaps because of it, people are in a mad pursuit of pleasure. The common philosophy for many is “eat drink and be merry, for tomorrow we die.” King Solomon, whose story is told in the Bible, believed in that philosophy and his opportunities were limitless. He had the resources of his kingdom, and enormous harem, and his appetites were unrestrained. But when all the shouting died down, he concluded, “all is vanity.” He found that pleasure did not satisfy him-only God could do that. In the end Solomon recognized that the only sensible course was “Fear God and keep His commandments….for God will bring every deed into judgment, including every hidden thing, whether good or evil.” If refuse God’s loving offer of forgiveness, cleansing, welcome into His family and the gift of eternal life now, we will face Him in eternity as our Judge.

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