Author Archives: Michael J Erdel

About Michael J Erdel

Mike is a pastor with The Assembly of God Fellowship. He is the lead pastor at Encounter Church in Fostoria Ohio. His desire is to encourage the Church of Jesus Christ, and declare God's hope through His Son Jesus, to a world which is long on excuses and short on hope. Mike has experienced the truth that when we kneel before Christ, surrendering to Him as Savior and LORD, being led and empowered by His Spirit. To Jesus Christ be all glory and honor.

Asia Bibi is Free!!! Hallelujah!!!

Posted on May 8, 2019

Dear Friends, Rejoice with us. Asia Bibi is free!!! After 8 years in the solitary confinement of death row (more than 10 years in prison in Pakistan ), for refusing to renounce her faith in Jesus Christ, she has arrived in … Continue reading →

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We Need “Them BONES”… (II Timothy 4:3)

Posted on May 8, 2019

Bones are not the most attractive thing to look at. Whether viewed as a single bone or in the entire collective of a skeleton, bones just are not pleasing to most eyes. They are rigid, plain in color-like parchment and … Continue reading →

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The Look and Result of Noah’s Faith II (Not that Different than that of Noah)

Posted on April 19, 2019

As we considered Noah’s faith in our last post, we learned he lived his faith out in setting himself apart from the world he lived in, as well as setting himself wholly apart to God and for his purpose (basic … Continue reading →

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The Look and Result of Noah’s Faith (Last Look at the Best Pattern of our Best Life)

Posted on April 10, 2019

(Hebrews 11:7) 7By faith Noah, being divinely warned of things not yet seen, moved with godly fear, prepared an ark for the saving of his household, by which he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness which is … Continue reading →

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The Best Pattern of the Best Life II

Posted on March 30, 2019

  John 17:14-19 I have given them Your word; and the world has hated them because they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. 15 I do not pray that You should take them … Continue reading →

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EXTREME PRAYER NEED!

Posted on March 29, 2019

Dear Friends in Christ, Please read the short communique concerning our persecuted brethren in China. these dear and steadfast saints are only a small group in a nation that is attempting to wipe out our faith across their nation. Please … Continue reading →

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The Best Pattern of the Best Life

Posted on March 28, 2019

In recent years many books have been written concerning how a Christian can live their best life now. Some of these books have some marginally good things to say, but they miss the core of what is the best life … Continue reading →

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