Memorizing Scripture

26 Aug 2018

Memorizing Scripture

August 26, 2018

The advantages of memorizing God’s word are many. The Psalmist said, “Thy word have I laid up in my heart, That I might not sin against thee,” (Ps. 119:11). Being able to recall and recite applicable portions of Scripture is an effective safeguard against the temptations of Satan. Jesus effectively […]

19 Aug 2018

Your Mansion Is Ready – Are You?

August 19, 2018

I’ve been thinking lately about mansions and castles. Grand homes of the past which I love to read about, study and tour. I’m not sure why this has been on my mind lately, unless it’s because several of our members have made recent trips to the Biltmore House in Asheville, […]

12 Aug 2018

Border Security

August 12, 2018

I had a spirited conversation with a friend not long ago, who, like many people, has developed some pretty firm views on the issue of “border security.” It can be a divisive issue, both in terms of one’s general philosophy about who to keep out of the country, as well […]

05 Aug 2018

The Invitation

August 5, 2018

Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden […]

29 Jul 2018

Cutting The Roots – But Still Expecting Fruit

July 29, 2018

Here’s a quote from the U.S. Supreme Court which may surprise you: “Where can the purest principles of morality be learned so clearly or so perfectly as from the New Testament? Where are benevolence, the love of truth, sobriety, and industry, so powerfully and irresistibly inculcated as in the sacred […]

08 Jul 2018

Bible Questions And Answers

July 8, 2018

Question: When and how often should Christians partake of the Lord’s Supper? Why do some churches do this weekly, others quarterly, others annually, etc. Does the Bible shed any light on this? Answer: This is a subject about which we frequently receive questions. That is probably because man has so […]

01 Jul 2018

Life’s Most Important Question – And How To Answer It

July 1, 2018

Many important questions confront us in life. Think about it, we must answer where we will live, how we will earn a living, whether or not we will obey the law of the land, whether and whom to marry, what career or profession to pursue, which friends to choose, etc., […]

17 Jun 2018

What A Father Does For His Children

June 17, 2018

And ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath, but nurture them in the chastening and admonition of the Lord. (Eph. 6:4) The word “provoke” is sometimes used in the Bible in the sense of stirring up or encouraging, causing to grow. The idea is that fathers should not over […]

10 Jun 2018

Starting On The Path Of Being A Christian

June 10, 2018

Success in many things depends upon getting a good start. A tree properly planted will be plumb, and under well-considered conditions, so that it may not be deformed or struggling for a lifetime. A mother expecting a child will be sure to take proper nourishment and avoid substances and activities […]

03 Jun 2018

I Can!

June 3, 2018

I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me. (Phil. 4:13) Christians are formidable, optimistic people, not because of any particular ability of their own, but because of whose they are—because of where they are. The passage in Philippians 4:13 has long been a favorite of many. It speaks […]