church attenders

Submitted by Aaron Igleheart         Is it okay for Christians to separate themselves from gathering with a local church body? Let’s turn to God’s Word for some direction on this matter. A survey of essential theological components regarding the matters of Christ, salvation, and the Holy Spirit within Ephesians 1, demonstratesContinue Reading

Flag with Bible

Submitted by Leroy Earl Vandegrift I’ve been pondering my wonderful family, friends, associates, and even those who do not know me how you might be considering the news of the day. The world is aflame in almost every nation, with their governments and educational systems striving to remove freedoms fromContinue Reading

sovereign God world

(Anonymous submission) It’s likely that the title of this blog immediately put a tune in your head and caused you to add the words “in His hands” and maybe you even found yourself adding some hand motions. Millions of people have heard and sung “He’s Got the Whole World inContinue Reading

church

(Submitted anonymously) For those who are skeptical about church, or perhaps feel church is unnecessary, Ephesians reveals the vital purpose of the Church. As we read Ephesians we find that Paul explores the functions and responsibilities of the Church, including its role in the spiritual development of believers and theContinue Reading

pray obedience

Submitted anonymously   How often have you found yourself knowing what you should do but not wanting to do it? I’m not talking about the laundry or the dishes here. I’m sure we can all think of times we’ve sat on the couch avoiding a chore or two. No, I’mContinue Reading

New Year Change

by Pastor Ken Floyd   When a new year approaches, it is typically accompanied by a review and analysis of what transpired in the closing year and the anticipated challenges, opportunities, and outcomes of the approaching year.  It is amazing how the change of one calendar page can produce suchContinue Reading

gift

(anonymous submission) As the Christmas season approaches, many of us are thinking about gifts. Our thoughts might drift to what we can give as gifts and what gifts we might receive from others. Have you paused to think of the greatest gift we have each been given an opportunity toContinue Reading