from Pastor Ron Tipton: Amy and I voted today (dropped off our ballots) for the 2024 election. Since that is done, I wish I could opt out of all the election ads, signs, texts, media takes and poll predictions! It is overwhelming, and the deceit and outright lies — as well as the mudslinging and… Continue Reading Truth Over Tolerance
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(12b) <Paul writes in his Epistle to Philippi> …continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, (13) for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill His good purpose.’ (Philippians 2:12b-13) We always seem to be in one sense very blessed and then in… Continue Reading Answering The Question, ‘Why?’
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘<Jesus said,>“(13) Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. (14) But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.”’ (Matthew 7:13-14) We like to do things the… Continue Reading The Hard Way Is Difficult, But Greater In Learning & Opportunity
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(7) Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains. (8) You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near.’ (James 5:7-8); ‘(1) Therefore, since we have been… Continue Reading Be Prepared To Be Patient In Waiting For The Lord’s Return
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘But select capable men from all the people—men who fear God, trustworthy men who hate dishonest gain—and appoint them as officials over thousands, hundreds, fifties and tens.’ (Exodus 18:21); ‘Here is a trustworthy saying: Whoever aspires to be an overseer desires a noble task.’ (1 Timothy 3:1) As Election Day draws near, we remember… Continue Reading Select A President Who Is Godly & Capable
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death.’ (Proverbs 14:12); ‘Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.’ (James 1:22) There are several Christian organizations that find support in churches, including MBC, in their work on doing good… Continue Reading Don’t Tolerate Sin In Organizations You Support
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(9) Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. (10) Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. (11) Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. (12) Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.’ (Romans 12:9-12)… Continue Reading Defend Freedom, Defend Jesus – Vote For Truth!
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever.’ (1 Chronicles 16:34); ‘A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.’ (Proverbs 11:25) We recently as a church family received the ‘gift’ of fellowship from ‘Texans on Mission’ Disaster Relief, due to the double whammy we received from… Continue Reading Giving Thanks – Not Just Reserved For Thanksgiving
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘<Jesus said,> “Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.”’ (Mark 11:24) In 2022, there was a Gallup Poll showing that belief in God among Americans is at a new low. It says 81% of Americans claim to believe in God,… Continue Reading Have Faith That God Answers Prayer – Be Earnest In Faith What You Pray For
