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The Church of God, International in Springfield, Missouri is a Sabbath keeping congregation.

Are Near Death Experiences Biblical?

Many today claim they have visited heaven, entered into the “Pearly Gates!” In some cases claiming they actually saw Jesus–– sat on His lap––even testifying they saw their loved one’s welcoming them into the presence of God! Can this be true? Is it even possible to have a “Near Death Experience” and return from death to tell your story? What does the Bible have to say about this?

Well regardless of these experiences, the Bible is very plain about the possibility of this happening and it’s quite revealing as to what is actually occurring––you be the judge. Take a moment with us as we explore this question: Are Near Death Experiences Biblical?

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Give Your Dreams to God

by Brandy Webb

I loved to daydream about my future when I was younger. When you are young everything is possible, so my dreams were endless. Unfortunately, though, as I have aged and “reality” happened, I have lost the ability to dream big. Now, I’m not about to preach some “get rich” doctrine. No, big dreams don’t necessarily mean wealth because what makes people content doesn’t always revolve around money. Being content with much and being content with little is a huge dream of mine. I admire Paul that he was able to live a life of contentment (Phil 4:12). Who wouldn’t want that? Continue reading

CONNECTING HISTORY AND THE BIBLE – ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND GOOD FRIDAY

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Three Days and Three Nights – Did Christ Die On a Friday and Rise On a Sunday?
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Most of Christendom traditionally believes that Jesus was crucified on Friday afternoon, “placed in the tomb before sundown Friday night, rested in the tomb on the Sabbath (Saturday) and was resurrected on Sunday morning before dawn. Shockingly, either that tradition is false, or you have no Savior!

REMOVING INNER LEAVEN

by Brandy Webb

Spring has arrived, and luckily, in East Texas we finally have sunlight and some warmer weather. So, it really feels like spring. I sympathize with all my readers who are still freezing up north. My husband is about to take his third business trip to Boston, so he can really sympathize with anyone in the upper northeast US. Continue reading