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Where Is The Church? by John Koehnlein, Jr
"You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid. No one after lighting a lamp puts it under the bushel basket, but...

Christopher McLaurin
Jun 2, 20202 min read


P.O.W'S #2 (Prisoners Of Unity)
This is not so much a reflection as it is a plea. This is a plea for us, the body of Christ to not merely talk about unity. To not merely...

Christopher McLaurin
May 31, 20202 min read


That's Not Fair... by Matt Byars
I've been blessed not only to keep my job during this pandemic but to actually work more. While many are stuck in one place, I get to go...

Christopher McLaurin
May 29, 20202 min read


P.O.W'S. #1(Prisoners of Defeat)
I never truly understood the magnitude of the impact negative comments have on a person until I began to counsel and mentor men. I've met...

Christopher McLaurin
May 29, 20202 min read


A New Series: Prisoner of Words (POW)!
Greetings to my Drawing Nigh family. How is everyone? I pray that when you read this you're doing well spiritually, physically, and...

Christopher McLaurin
May 29, 20202 min read


When Father's Day Doesn't Bring Happy Memories... by Matt Byars
Father's Day brings up some complicated feelings for me. My dad died 11 years ago from cancer but he was around for 23 years of my life....

Christopher McLaurin
May 28, 20202 min read


Are You Seeking The Living Among The Dead?
..."WHY DO YOU SEEK THE LIVING AMONG THE DEAD?" (Luke 24:5) Thats the question the angels posed to those who came to Jesus' tomb. They...

Christopher McLaurin
May 27, 20202 min read


"I Don't Know..."
WHAT IS MAN THAT YOU ARE MINDFUL OF HIM, OR THE SON OF MAN THAT YOU TAKE CARE OF HIM? (Heb 2:6) I don't know exactly why Jesus chooses to...

Christopher McLaurin
May 24, 20202 min read


Prepared By The Best!
You're prepared to handle anything, you just might not know it yet. Allow me to use King David to show you what I'm talking about. YOUR...

Christopher McLaurin
May 20, 20202 min read


People Of Faith!
People of faith. This is who we are but if I'm being honest I have to admit that, at one time, I had an extremely skewed understanding of...

Christopher McLaurin
May 18, 20202 min read


Just A Word Of Encouragement!
Today I want to share this with you. We are strong. We, Christians, the church, children of the Most High God, we're strong, so much...

Christopher McLaurin
May 16, 20202 min read


What You Find At The End Of You!
How many of us realize that when we reach the end of us, when we get to our wits end, when we try and try and try and continue to try...

Christopher McLaurin
May 14, 20202 min read


Let Go!
THEN JESUS, LOOKING AT HIM, LOVED HIM, AND SAID TO HIM, "ONE THING YOU LACK: GO YOUR WAY, SELL WHATEVER YOU HAVE AND GIVE TO THE POOR,...

Christopher McLaurin
May 13, 20202 min read


Be Specific!
SO JESUS STOOD STILL AND COMMANDED HIM TO BE BROUGHT TO HIM. AND WHEN HE HAD COME NEAR, HE ASKED HIM, SAYING "WHAT DO YOU WANT ME TO DO...

Christopher McLaurin
May 12, 20202 min read


Mother's Day: Mami Iris
Mrs. Iris Tarnowski is the mother of my closest friend on the face of the earth after my mom, a man who's a brother to me, she's also the...

Christopher McLaurin
May 10, 20201 min read


Happy Mother's Day!
Today I want to wish not only my mom but all mothers a Happy Mother's Day. Today I celebrate all of the mothers who are doing their best...

Christopher McLaurin
May 10, 20202 min read


In my Heart: Ms. Nereida Lamberty. Where do I start? I'll start with this, You mean the world to me.
. Where do I start? I'll start with this, You mean the world to me. Because of you and my mom I've seen, done, and experienced more...

Christopher McLaurin
May 9, 20201 min read


A Prayer Request for Titi Nellie
Recently I celebrated my Titi Nellie for who she is in my life. A day or two after that I called my mom and was informed that Nellie's...

Christopher McLaurin
May 9, 20201 min read


My Granny & Aunties
My Grandmother:Ms. Irene "Granny" McLaurin, God rest her soul and My Aunties, Adrian God Rest Her Soul, Cheryl, Jeanette AKA Pat-Pat,...

Christopher McLaurin
May 8, 20202 min read


Aunt Kathy & Mama K
I've decided to place these two women in the same post because their presence in my life originates from the same person. John Koehnlein...

Christopher McLaurin
May 7, 20202 min read
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