I Hate Lukewarm Coffee - Ben Bailey
I lost track of time, and my coffee got cold. Without even thinking about it, I took a big swig of what I expected to be hot coffee, and it was terribly lukewarm.
Parenthood - Amy Lawrence
I asked my teenage daughter about what I should write for this article. She said, “Write about raising teenagers in Christ.” So I did.
Are New Testament Miracles Occurring Today? - Ben Bailey
Did you know a lot of people today still put the focus of Jesus and Christianity in that same light—They just want to see a miracle. What does the Bible teach about New Testament Miracles occurring today?
What Does the Lord Teach About Our Speech? - Ben Bailey
How should a Christian talk? What kind of things should or should not come out of a Christian’s mouth?
Why do you hate God? - Joey Ferrell
Some years ago, a brother in Christ was riding in the car with me and a few other preachers returning from dinner to a conference. A conversation came up regarding a certain questionable action that some were in disagreement of whether it was a serious issue or not. This particular question was about a strong suggestion regarding people swimming at the public venue (hotel/conference center) where we were at. All of a sudden, this brother said “why do you hate swimming?”
Are You Influential? - Ben Bailey
An old Korean Proverb illustrates the power of one’s influence when it says, “Power lasts ten years, influence not more than a hundred.” Sometimes we may think, “Am I influencing anyone? The question asked is really a faulty one. It’s not IF we are influencing anyone, but HOW are we influencing them. All of us are an influence on others either for good, bad, or indifference. What type of influence should a Christian possess? Let’s notice what God says.
Does it really matter how we worship? - Joey Ferrell
We all should want to worship God. There are enough verses in the Bible to signify the importance, command, inference, and desires of God Himself for us to see that He indeed wants us to worship Him and Him alone!
15 Actions for Daily Christian Living - Ben Bailey
Have you ever wondered what you can be doing for the Lord daily. Daily Christianity is what separates followers of Christ from those who Jesus claim the name of Jesus (Mt. 7:21; Luke 9:23). Following are 15 Actions that the Christian can/should be involved in every day.
Stand Up For Truth! - Ben Bailey
In a world that want to accept everyone and everything regardless of moral consequences, it is easy for Christians to be tempted to bow at the altar of compromise. Instead of standing up for the Lord and His Word, too often we give in to “go along to get along” mentality. All of us must admit that times of conflict and confrontation are not at always enjoyable. Yet, when we compromise the truth or remain silent on biblical issues, are we doing anyone a favor? Let’s look at a few biblical examples where it would have been easier to compromise and determine who that would have ultimately helped.
Knowing Your Enemy - Amy Lawrence
In German legend, he is Mephistopheles. The Quran calls him Iblis. Shakespear’s “King Lear” designated him the Prince of Darkness. The Pharisees referred to him as Beelzebub. Christians know him as the Adversary (Satan) and the Accuser (Devil), the enemy of all mankind. Not many like to discuss this being. Some even contend that he doesn’t exist. In this article, I would like to study about the one John calls the Dragon, Rev. 20:2, and his dealings with mankind.
"Go to church or the devil will get ya!" - Joey Ferrell
Go to church or the devil will get ya! Well….sort of. I remember passing this sign probably 10-11 years ago coming back from a family trip to Florida. We were on I-65 north just outside of Montgomery. We had stopped at this sweets store that had a pink cow…yes, a real pink cow (It closed a few years afterwards) and had been laughing about that for miles…and then…there it was! I was like “WOW, did you see that sign?”
The War on Gender - Amy Lawrence
It’s a crazy world in which we live. I will tell you a secret though; it always has been. Solomon wrote, “The thing that has been is what will be, and that which is done is that which will be done; and there is no new thing sunder the sun.” (Ecc. 1:9)
Let the Beauty of Jesus Be Seen in Me! - Ben Bailey
The wise King Solomon said, “Charm is deceitful, and beauty is passing, but a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised” (Prov. 31:30). In a world where men and women are often judged by their physical beauty, it can be so easy to overlook the real beauty of life. Both men and women are attractive in God’s eyes based on what they are, not how they look physically. Notice these qualities of inner beauty that God desires in His children.
Deflated Christians - Let them work! - Joey Ferrell
I used to ride my bicycle very often. Sometimes, I would ride 30-50 miles at a time, nearly once a month or so. It was so soothing, it was so refreshing, and it was quite time-consuming…but worth the trade-off.
An Honest Look At the Reality of Satan in Our Life - Ben Bailey
Dwight Moody gave a candid look into the reality of Satan working in our lives when he said, “I believe Satan to exist for two reasons: first, the Bible says so; and second, I’ve done business with him.” If Christians are not careful, we can become immune to the idea of Satan and His Power and overlook the challenges he brings to our lives today.
"Fornication - The Subject No One Likes to Discuss" - Amy Lawrence
Let’s be serious here. An honest Christian is not comfortable talking about sex. Embarrassment is the common reaction to even the mention of the word. There are, of course, plenty of subjects that are uncomfortable subjects, but this one is a doozy.
"Fornication - The Subject No One Likes to Discuss" - Amy Lawrence
Let’s be serious here. An honest Christian is not comfortable talking about sex. Embarrassment is the common reaction to even the mention of the word. There are, of course, plenty of subjects that are uncomfortable subjects, but this one is a doozy.
The Messages of Habakkuk - Ben Bailey
One of the key concepts in the book of Habakkuk is God’s use of the nations. In the Book of Habakkuk, we are shown how God would use the Chaldeans to subdue and punish His wayward people. The concept of God using the nations to teach His people a lesson is found throughout the Bible.
Change? For the Better! - Joey Ferrell
"But, beloved, we are confident of better things concerning you, yes, things that accompany salvation, though we speak in this manner." Hebrews 6:9
What Must I do to be Saved? (Part 5) - Ben Bailey
A final step in the plan of salvation that is overlooked by many is the act of baptism. While many in our religious world would agree that a person needs to believe, repent, and confess Jesus as Lord to be saved, they would not teach that a person must be baptized to be saved. Let’s notice what the Bible teaches us about the necessity of being baptized to be saved.