I often hear my brethren pray for our service men and women who are protecting the privileges that we so richly enjoy. I think it’s only proper and right to thank God for those who give their lives so that we might enjoy worshipping Him in freedom. Another group of …
Love Lifted Me
I am no song leader, but whenever I get the opportunity to lead the Lord’s people in praise I lead this beautiful hymn. It is one of my favorites and I am sure a favorite of many others. The lyrics of this song were written by James Rowe in 1912 …
Converting Christians
The Word “Converted” and its derivatives have a very distinct connotation to it. Generally, when someone uses this word it is in relation to religion. The Greek and Hebrew definitions of these words mean: to turn back or to revert (Complete Word Study Dictionary). The word “convert” or “converted” is …
The Greatest Mentor
In your life, there may be someone whom you consider a mentor, a person from whom you gain advice, counseling or tutelage. I have some great mentors in my life and I make use of their sage counsel when I can. Aside from these, there is one Mentor whom I …
Run of the Mill
While looking at another congregation’s website, I came across a very troubling phrase. In the “about us” section it read: “We’re just a run of the mill church.” For those who may not have heard this phrase before, run of the mill describes something that is: not astounding in quality …
O Thou Fount of Every Blessing
Disclaimer: Many of the songs we sing were written a long time ago. This has made it increasingly harder to ascertain the motive and meaning behind some of our song’s lyrics. Where the intentions and meanings are available I will share them, and note it appropriately. However, for the most …
I Can Do All Things?
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me, Philippians 4:13. I see it on t-shirts, bracelets, and signs. It gets posted on social media and uttered by many who profess some form of godliness. However, can I really do all things through Christ? Does this verse sanction boundless …
Grammatically Correct
While in His earthly ministry Jesus was approached by a group called the Sadducees. This was a group who did not believe in the resurrection. In their attempt to trap Jesus in His words they came up with an argument about marriage after death (Matthew 22:23-28). Jesus responded to them …
Out With Doubt
Have you ever doubted God? If you have then you can rest assured, you are a human being. All of us have doubted God in some form or another. Whether it is doubting His love, His promises, His care, His salvation or even His existence, we all have fallen prey …