Faith

  Saturday night was an ordinary weekend night. Throughout the city of Ukhta, Russia, boys and girls were preparing to go out on dates and have a fun time. Probably no thought was given to the grim subject of death or dying. Remember, death is only for old people, not for the young. But this…

    “Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.” – Matthew 6:34

November 15 Music Under the Stars will be held Friday, November 15, in the field across the street from Rockford Baptist Church on U.S. Highway 231. Gate opens at 5 p.m., and music begins at 6 p.m. Concessions will be available for a donation. Bring your own chair. Music by Promised Land, Justin Darwin, David…

As a newspaper writer I use the word “apprehended” multiple times a week – usually in reference to law enforcement arresting a suspect. Many times, it is regarding someone who attempted to elude officers – be it on foot or in a vehicle. Those suspects are eventually apprehended – most of them, anyway. Those types…

November 3 Rockford Baptist Church Homecoming, celebrating 175 years, will be held November 3 starting at 10:30 a.m. Come join us as we celebrate 175 years! Learn more at www.rockfordbaptistchurch.org.   November 15 Music Under the Stars will be held Friday, November 15, in the field across the street from Rockford Baptist Church on U.S.…

  In our last column we began a discussion of the kind of music that is acceptable to God in Christian worship. The Bible teaches that our worship must be “in spirit” and “in truth” (John 4:24). Our concern must be with pleasing God, not ourselves! We noticed in our last column that the New…

  I discovered Tuesday that it is easy to get spitting mad when you’re on an airplane and things aren’t going your way. But would it really be productive to get upset over circumstances? I was flying home from Washington after a visit to my parents’ home. Airports can be a stressful place. I arrived…

    “Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:6-7

  People sometimes mistakenly say that the church of Christ does not have music. Dear friend, such could not be further from the truth! Music is a very important part of our worship to our Heavenly Father. We try to be very careful so that our worship is “in spirit” and “in truth” (John 4:24).…