Faith
The Gospel Truth – Heal our land
Heal our land According to the Bible our world became infected with sin. The Bible says in the book of Genesis 2:8 that God placed Adam in a special place. This special place is called the Garden of Eden. God gives Adam the first simple law, don’t eat this particular fruit. The penalty…
Read MoreSpirituality and Faith – Rejoice and be glad
Rejoice and be glad Each day I receive texts from people far and wide. Some are to ask a question, others to catch up on the latest news, along with a sundry of other invites or casual conversations. But the other day I received a little bit of encouragement from a long-time friend…
Read MoreChurch Briefs – June 11 Edition
July 23-24 Poverty to Progression: Leadership Conference 2021 will be held July 23-24 at The Sanctuary in Sylacauga, located at 46639 U.S. Highway 280. Host: Bishop Demetrius Griffin. Guests include Pastor Eugene Brown, Marquita Leonard, Denise Cook-Godfrey, Imo Holstick, Bishop William Murphy, Tominko Kelley, King Tall T, Bishop Jacqueline McLemore, Alexis Hope-Davison, and Matthew Hobson.…
Read MoreThe Gospel Truth – Becoming a Christian?
Becoming a Christian? First, we need to understand what a Christian is: A Christian is a follower of Jesus Christ. In Acts 11:26, followers of Jesus Christ were first called “Christians” in Antioch because their behavior, activity and speech were like Christ. So, if your behavior, activity and speech are of those in…
Read MoreSpirituality and Faith – Balancing life
Balancing life Editor’s note: This column was originally published in the May 26, 2017, edition of “The Coosa County News.” Mary and Martha were two sisters who were as different as night and day. We find Martha as the poster girl for the “Perfect Hostess.” If there had been television stations in…
Read MoreThe Gospel Truth – The promise
The promise A promise is assuring someone that one will definitely do, give, or arrange something; undertake or declare that something will happen. There are many times in scripture that God has made promises. In the book of Hebrews 13:5 it reads, “Let your manner of living be without covetousness, and be content…
Read MoreChurch Briefs – May 28 Edition
July 23-24 Poverty to Progression: Leadership Conference 2021 will be held July 23-24 at The Sanctuary in Sylacauga, located at 46639 U.S. Highway 280. Host: Bishop Demetrius Griffin. Guests include Pastor Eugene Brown, Marquita Leonard, Denise Cook-Godfrey, Imo Holstick, Bishop William Murphy, Tominko Kelley, King Tall T, Bishop Jacqueline McLemore, Alexis Hope-Davison, and Matthew Hobson.…
Read MoreThe Gospel Truth – A giant in the land
A giant in the land In the book of Samuel, it speaks of a giant named Goliath. He was big and tall in stature. People were fearful of him because of who he was. Fear swept across the land because of this giant Goliath. A small boy named David with his sling and…
Read MoreChurch Briefs – May 21 Edition
May 23 Rehobeth United Methodist Church on Coosa County Road 18 will hold its annual Homecoming on Sunday, May 23. The singing group, Spoken For, will begin singing at 10 a.m., and church services will start at 11, with Rev. Sheldon Hutcherson as our guest speaker. We will have a covered dish lunch after services.…
Read MoreThe Gospel Truth – God’s Wrath
God’s wrath We live in a world that is filled with violence, crime, and hatred. This is not the way of God. God created us to live in love and harmony, but somehow we have lost the way of God. In the Old Testament time, the world was filled with violence, crime, and…
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