Persecuted in Nigeria: 6 Pastors Killed - 40 Churches Destroyed

NIGERIA – Following Muslim attacks on Christians in Nigeria on Nov. 28-29, six pastors are dead, at least 500 other people are killed and 40 churches are destroyed, Compass Direct News reported. More than 25,000 persons were displaced in the two days of violence, according to...


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Outflow - Eternal Purpose

OUTFLOW out-flow (out-flo) n. 1. the act of flowing out. 2. that which flows out. 3. any outward movement.

The outflow from Heaven can only begin to increase through our lives as we decrease to our own way. God's ways are not our ways, they are higher in purpose than what we could ever think or imagine. What helps us to decrease is to know Christ as our life. We must come to the knowledge that He has an eternal purpose weaved into our destiny if we will only walk in the hope of His glory, putting to death the lusts of the flesh and the pride of life. Then we can step into His kingdom and really begin to experience all of its possibilities.

©2008 Richard Jones

Outflow - Looking Like A Cross

OUTFLOW out-flow (out-flo) n. 1. the act of flowing out. 2. that which flows out. 3. any outward movement.

As we celebrate the season of the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, let us put on Christ. Let our outflow be a reflection of His very character and nature. This is a time when those around us need to see His goodness, mercy, patience, faithfulness, and compassion, authentically flowing out into a world that is so often times impersonal, self-absorbed, uncaring and cruel. Yet out of His great love, Jesus died for them all. Will you love them as He did? Do you look like a cross to those without hope?

©2008 Richard Jones