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Saying ‘No’ Is Often An Act of Love (& Patriotic)
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 purp...
Remember Why We Celebrate Our Holidays
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘This is how God showed His love among us: He sent His one and only Son into the world that we might live through Him.’ (1 John 4:9); ‘For to us a Child is born, to us a Son is given, and the government...
Going To Make Disciples: A Duty Of All Christians
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(2) Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. (3) And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. (4...
Don’t Fear – Be Prepared When ‘Doom’ Comes Knocking
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘<God said to Israel through Isaiah,> ”For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.”’ (Isaiah 41:13) With the election a week ...
Don’t Be Frustrated, Be Content In Christ
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.’ (Colossians 3:15) Paul wrote Colossians 3 to provide the Faithful a set of indicators...
Truth Over Tolerance
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...
Answering The Question, ‘Why?’
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 purp...
The Hard Way Is Difficult, But Greater In Learning & Opportunity
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 tha...
Be Prepared To Be Patient In Waiting For The Lord’s Return
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 p...
Select A President Who Is Godly & Capable
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...
Don’t Tolerate Sin In Organizations You Support
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 se...
Defend Freedom, Defend Jesus – Vote For Truth!
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...