Faith

  Life is frequently filled with disappointments, with people and circumstances alike. However, there is good news amid our disappointments; we have a God that does not disappoint. Romans 5 tells us that you and I have hope, even in affliction, because we already know how dearly God loves us. Verse 5 reminds us that…

We finally made it to the Alex City Walmart Sunday night to do our Valentine’s Day (Monday) shopping. At first, we walked the food section to the candy aisle. To our dismay, the Easter display was already in full force. Valentine’s candy was nowhere to be found! Then, I thanked the Lord for a discovery.…

  For the last few weeks, I have been going through a sermon series that highlights the spiritual disciplines. Donald Whitney calls spiritual disciplines “practices found in scripture that promote the spiritual growth among believers in the gospel of Jesus Christ.” Philip Nation describes them as “a mental and physical act and a habit that…

  Some have said patience is a virtue. In today’s fast-paced society that adage probably fits. It’s appropriate because everyone always seems to be on the go. There’s no time to slow down. Another adage goes something like this: Good things come to those who wait, but the waiting can be the hardest part, as…

  Tony Evans said, “I order for God to bring out the best in His children; He brings about scenarios in our lives to build strength and character.” These scenarios – adverse circumstances, cross-bearing situations, difficult scenarios, and problematic encounters – all serve as opportunities for Christian growth. Do you view your difficulty in that…

  To me, partaking in the sacrament of communion instituted by Jesus Christ to His Church brings back so many memories. It confirms over and over again the importance of Jesus in my life. While partaking, I think back on what Jesus did for me personally. Furthermore, I recall my days before God changed me.…

Someone once said, “You are either in a storm, coming out of a storm, or headed into a storm.” The longer I live, the more I find that to be true. Life has a way of presenting us with various crises. I am pretty confident that I am not alone in this sentiment. Even before…

  The year 2021 seemed like a blur to me. It was the year that was supposed to make us forget about the dreadful 2020 that brought a new normal. Some of those same less-than-favorable conditions remained in 2021. I didn’t come down with COVID-19 in 2020, but I contracted it in early 2021. The…

  For many, this time of year is a season of retrospection — looking back on the occurrences of the year, what went well, what didn’t. This is also a season of introspection — a look to the inside. This is also a season of prospection — a look to the future. It’s resolution season.…

  Is there a silver lining in the eye of the storm? Always. God makes sure of it. His handiwork can be detected. Miracles exist in what appear to be the worst situations. Many of my wife’s family members live in or just outside of Mayfield. That’s the small town in southwestern Kentucky that was…