Faith
God honors obedience, offers protection
Judah’s disobedience as a whole to God’s commands eventually led to it being taken captive to Babylon, as Jeremiah prophesied it would. But though most of Judah stooped to idolatry and did not follow God, there were a faithful few. That fact is evident by those who displayed great allegiance to God while in…
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Weekly “Journey Through the Bible!” We are beginning with the study of the life of Judas Iscariot as we study his struggles during his walk with Jesus. This class will be held every Wednesday beginning September 3 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Unity Fellowship Church, located at 8780 Coosa Co. Rd. 56, Weogufka, 35183.…
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“For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory.” – II Corinthians 4:17
Read MoreThe Bible and baptism
In the New Testament we read of the baptism of Moses, the baptism of suffering, the baptism of John, the baptism of fire, the baptism of the Holy Ghost, and water baptism. But as Paul was writing the book of Ephesians about 63 A.D. he stated that there is only one baptism (Ephesians 4:5). In…
Read MoreJesus is always there for us
Sometimes we humans feel so alone, but we don’t need to feel that way. We think within our minds that there is nobody who can help us. Wrong again. Help is always available if we are willing to receive it. God shows us in His Word that He is there for us. One example…
Read MoreSeven things God hates: Part 1
We usually think of God as a “God of Love.” Look carefully at Proverbs 6:16-19, “These six things the Lord hates, yes, seven are an abomination to Him: a proud look, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that are swift in running to evil, a false…
Read MoreLonging for family’s salvation
My dad’s parents both came to the United States at the turn of the 20th century. They escaped persecution of Jews that occurred before World War I. My grandpa’s family fled Odessa, Ukraine, after intense persecution. My grandpa was a young boy at the time. When troops entered their home, my grandpa’s family hid…
Read MoreThe New Testament church
In Matthew 16:18 Jesus promised, “Upon this rock I will build my church.” He loved the church enough that He gave His life for it. Ephesians 5:25 reads, “Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her.” Jesus paid the greatest price possible – His blood. To…
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July 25 The musical group Eternal Vision will perform at Goodwater Baptist Church on Friday, July 25, at 7 p.m. All are welcome to attend this special event.
Read MoreIt should be about love, not money
The world can be a cold, dark place without genuine love. As the Bible states, the love of money is the root of all evil. When riches become the driving force in someone’s life, it usually doesn’t matter who gets stepped on, or even crushed. A desire for promotion and elevation to prominence can…
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