by Bill Badal | Feb 12, 2021 | First Connect
Philippians 1:7-11 General prayers like “God take care of everyone in the world” and “God bless all the missionaries” are lazy prayers. It’s a prayer without an investment. Did you really mean that? General prayers don’t bring Glory to...
by Bill Badal | Feb 11, 2021 | First Connect
Seven Biblical Reasons Why Singing Matters (a summary of an article written by Tom Olson … for the full article, go to www.unlockingthebible.org) When we sing we obey … Colossians 3:16 “Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom,...
by Bill Badal | Feb 8, 2021 | First Connect
Question: If a tree falls in the forest, and there’s no one around to hear it, does it make a sound? Many people believe that they are not being heard, nor do they think others value their life of faith. So why, bother? The truth is our witness, transmitted via...
by Bill Badal | Feb 8, 2021 | First Connect
When God calls people to the ministry, the first thing they do is go to Bible school, and maybe, seminary to be trained. Jesus instructed us to make disciples of, “all Nations, baptizing them in the Name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.” Matthew 28:20 (and...
by Bill Badal | Jan 28, 2021 | First Connect
I arrived in the United States, August 1966, as a young, 16 year-old teenager, leaving the war-torn country of Iraq to come to Aurora, Illinois. During the week before leaving, my father and uncle would grill me about how to conduct myself in a new country. They would...
by Bill Badal | Jan 28, 2021 | First Connect
In my life, I have seen country rebellions, family/friend feuds, and disagreements in businesses, organizations and churches, but I have not seen Christians be angry with each other in churches over politics to this level. Today in our country and our churches, we see...
by Bill Badal | Jan 26, 2021 | First Connect
We have heard the idiom “Boys will be boys.” It was first recorded in 1589. Girls also have an idiom (although not as well known) “Girly girl.” We all have acted and do act worldly from time to time. There was a saying 40-50 years ago,...
by Bill Badal | Jan 21, 2021 | First Connect
COLOSSIANS 3:22-24 Someone said, “Love what you do, and you will never work a day in your life.” There are times when we are trapped in an unpleasant job, and it’s like a death with a thousand cuts. Today many are working from home. There...
by Bill Badal | Jan 21, 2021 | First Connect
FIRST. God does not tempt. James 1:13 Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am tempted by God;” for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He tempt anyone.” So lead us not into temptation, is a plea for God to protect us and guide us around...
