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Articles & Columns

Faith columns written by Pastor Gary Bailey and published in The Lewistown Sentinel. Read them here anytime.

Angels Who Hear

There is an unseen world around us every day.

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Christians Go to Church!

In Matthew’s Gospel, Jesus approaches Simon Peter and Andrew his brother, “And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” …

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Crucified, Buried, Risen: The Gospel That Still Saves

There is one message that has never lost its power, never grown outdated, and never failed to reach the human heart. It is the message the apostle…

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Finding Grace

The Bible uses an interesting phrase in Genesis 6:8: “But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD.” That word “found” is worth noticing. If someone…

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For Those Who Need Healing

Many have prayed, waited, wondered, and quietly asked, “Does God still heal today?”

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Honor, Humility, and the Fear of the Lord

The Bible speaks often about honor. Most people want a life that is meaningful, respected, and blessed. But Scripture teaches that honor does not…

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Identity

Identity is defined as a noun. A noun is a word (other than a pronoun) used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things ( common noun ),…

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Joy: The Attitude of Strong Faith

It is easy to feel overwhelmed and troubled. In this life there is no shortage of difficulties and problems. How we approach our life makes all the…

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Keep on the Sunny Side of Life

There is an old song made famous by the Carter Family called “Keep on the Sunny Side.” The words are simple, but they carry a truth many people need…

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Let’s Go to Church!

People wonder why Christians go to church. When I talk about Church I’m not talking about a building per se. The church is the body of Christ. I…

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Liberty or Bondage — The Choice We All Face

If you listen carefully to people today, you will often hear the same feeling expressed in different ways.

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Made for Connection

We live in a strange time. We have more ways than ever to contact one another, yet many are more alone than ever.

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Ponder Your Path

by Gary Bailey-

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Praise Wins the Battle

Every Christian will face seasons when the battle seems heavier than usual. There are days when trouble appears to come from every direction.…

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Religion or Relationship?

Many people consider themselves to be good people. They consider themselves to be spiritual people. Some would even call themselves Christian based…

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Right and Wrong Thinking

By Gary Bailey

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See, Say, and Spell

At this time of year many are thinking about plans and purpose for the rest of the year. If we are to fulfill God‚Äôs plan for our lives and walk in…

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Sowing and Reaping: God’s Way of Blessing

By Gary Bailey

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The Bad News and the Good News

A pastor was sitting next to a businessman on a plane. The pastor had his Bible open reading it. The businessman had a newspaper that he was…

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The Local Church, A Fortress For Truth

In a day where “fake news” is a reality, fabrications and outright lies are told to the public and established authorities can no longer be trusted,…

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The Lord’s Prayer and Our Shared Life

By Gary Bailey

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Vision by Faith

By Gary Bailey

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What Is Your Foundation?

In a world of shifting opinions, competing religions, and constant debate, one question still matters more than ever: What is your foundation?

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Why the Cross, Why the Blood and Why Jesus?

As Easter approaches, many people think about the resurrection of Jesus Christ. We should. The resurrection is the triumphant declaration that Jesus…

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