Faith

  Special to the News   The Equality Methodist Church will host its annual Homecoming Sunday, September 15, at Equality Methodist Church. The church is located at 281 Alabama Highway 259, off Highway 9 in Equality. A special music service will begin at 10 a.m. featuring the gospel band “We’re Still Here.” The worship service…

“And shall receive the reward of unrighteousness, as they that count it pleasure to riot in the day time. Spots they are and blemishes, sporting themselves with their own deceivings while they feast with you; having eyes full of adultery, and that cannot cease from sin; beguiling unstable souls: an heart they have exercised with…

  Jesus came to this earth in order to “seek and save that which was lost” (Luke 19:10). He was willing to leave a wonderful home in heaven, a loving Father and all the blessings of deity in order to provide salvation for us! Even though we are unworthy, Jesus was willing to die in…

“And shall receive the reward of unrighteousness, as they that count it pleasure to riot in the day time. Spots they are and blemishes, sporting themselves with their own deceivings while they feast with you; having eyes full of adultery, and that cannot cease from sin; beguiling unstable souls: an heart they have exercised with…

  Does anyone know the shortest verse in the Bible? If you’re a Bible scholar, you probably already know. Maybe you do a lot of Bible reading, but still aren’t aware that it is John 11:35. When you hear the two words in that verse, you will know. “Jesus wept.” We won’t get into the specific reason Jesus…

  I would like to conclude this series on Family Relationships with some “suggestions” that will make the home a happy place. 1) Put Christ and His church first in your life (Matthew 6:33). 2) Always practice the Golden Rule (Matthew 7:12). 3) Learn to deal with anger in such a way that we are…

A pastor was asked to visit a lady who was in the nursing home. Her daughter was concerned about her, because she seemingly had given up on life. She no longer tried to communicate and would not talk. So, the pastor went to the nursing home and found the room that the lady was in.…

  “My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.” – James 1:2-4

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    “But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.” – Isaiah 53:5