Tuesday, January 21, 2025

ARTICLES BY PASTOR JERRY FAVOR

What’s the problem?

The problem with the riots, the chaos, the anger, the hate, the racism on both sides is not new, it has been around us since the beginning of time, it is sin.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

We are not to be of the spirit of fear!

“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind” (2 Timothy 1:7, NKJV)
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

'I don't wanna be eighty-five …'

Recently one of my sons sent me a song that made my day called “85”. Its a song sung by a secular artist that teaches a clear scriptural truth. That our pursuit shouldn’t be focused on money but on relationships as well as living a life of kindness towards others. …
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

We can all be healed through Jesus Christ

“And when Jesus went out He saw a great multitude; and He was moved with compassion for them, and healed their sick.” Matthew 14:14
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

There is one God, one mediator for all of mankind

Having recently visited Washington, D.C., I was amazed at the beautiful memorials and the fascinating museums.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

The Magnificat, Mary's song of praise

And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked on the humble estate of his servant. For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed;” (Luke 1:46-48 ESV)
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Thoughts on God, family and country

“God, Family, Country” is one of my favorite Craig Morgan country songs as well as an order of great spiritual significance. It is a noble thing to take our focus off of our busy lives and address the abuses and inequalities that are happening in our churches, families, and our …
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Finding treasure in Bible's 'boring' parts

As a young Christian I remember my lack of enthusiasm for reading some of the rather tedious books of the old Testament. I distinctly remember an incident as a teenager growing up in Kountze, Texas, where my Sunday School teacher mentioned something about reading the OT. I, being a very …
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Jesus is the name above all names

“For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6 So proclaims one of the greatest verses of hope in the Bible. …
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Is the Bible a tool of manipulation?

The actor, Woody Harrelson, is quoted as saying “the Bible was written as a tool to manipulate people.” It might surprise you to think that I, being a pastor, understand his point. I don’t agree with his answer to why the Bible was written but I do agree with him …
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Joy without interruption

Philippians 4:4 says ”rejoice in the Lord always, and again I say rejoice!”
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

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