by Russell Gehrlein | Nov 17, 2023 | Inspiration
God is Working Even When we Can’t See It “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose” (Rom. 8:28). This is a story I am eager to tell. I am hoping it will inspire you to acknowledge the...
by Dr. Joseph Capps | Nov 17, 2023 | Devotions
Keep a close watch on how you live “Keep a close watch on how you live and on your teaching. Stay true to what is right for the sake of your own salvation and the salvation of those who hear you.” – 1 Timothy 4:16, NLT Have you ever heard the saying, “Do as I...
by Joe McKeever | Nov 16, 2023 | Inspiration, Kids & Grandkids
Love a Kid My grandson Grant is nearing 15 years of age and I love him dearly. However, it will not surprise readers who are grandparents that I miss the Grant who was the little boy of two or three or four. I was pastoring the First Baptist Church of Kenner and, with...
by Roland Ledoux | Nov 16, 2023 | Devotions
FOOD for THOUGHT Two strangers attended the same church for several Sundays. None spoke to them. One said, “I will give this church one more chance. If nobody speaks to me next Sunday, I’ll never go there again.” The other said, “I don’t like this no-speaking in...
by Doug Pierce | Nov 16, 2023 | Spiritual Growth
PRAYER, FIRST RESPONSE OR LAST RESORT? “But as they sailed he (Jesus) fell asleep: and there came down a storm of wind on the lake; and they were filled with water, and were in jeopardy. And they came to him…” Mark 8:23-24a PRAYER, FIRST RESPONSE OR LAST RESORT? ...