Faith
Spirituality and Faith – Are you ready for Jesus to come back?
Are you ready for Jesus to come back? Biblical scholars, as well as secular scholars, pastors and nearly everyone under the sun have thoughts, ideas and theories related to the return of Christ. Edgar C. Whisenant (September 25, 1932 – May 16, 2001) was a former NASA engineer and Bible student who predicted the…
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March 28 – April 25 Rockford Baptist Church invites you to Worship Celebration on Sunday at 10 a.m. Join us in the sanctuary or online (Facebook @Rockford Church). Sunday, March 28, Bryan Henry of WSFA; April 4, Easter Sunday will be a time of music and message; April 18, Promised Land from Fosters, Ala.; April…
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Grieving leads to hope As we look back over the last twelve months, we see many who have left us for their eternal reward. These individuals have died because of COVID-19, cancer, accidents, and various sicknesses. Some have been taken from us very quickly; others have lingered in pain for a time. To say…
Read MoreSpirituality and Faith – Living thankful
Living thankful Driving through a fast-food place, I pulled behind a car with smelly exhaust, an inch thick grime covering the factory white color, and the backseat full of tools and an assortment of building supplies. It was truly one of those moments I was in a big hurry and needed to place an…
Read MoreChurch Briefs April 9 Edition
March 28 – April 25 Rockford Baptist Church invites you to Worship Celebration on Sunday at 10 a.m. Join us in the sanctuary or online (Facebook @Rockford Church). Sunday, March 28, Bryan Henry of WSFA; April 4, Easter Sunday will be a time of music and message; April 18, Promised Land from Fosters, Ala.; April…
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March 28 – April 25 Rockford Baptist Church invites you to Worship Celebration on Sunday at 10 a.m. Join us in the sanctuary or online (Facebook @Rockford Church). Sunday, March 28, Bryan Henry of WSFA; April 4, Easter Sunday will be a time of music and message; April 18, Promised Land from Fosters, Ala.; April…
Read MoreSpirituality and Faith – Dr. Jeff Fuller
Get directions from the instructions My first retail job was with Big K. Do you remember these “big box stores” of days gone by? I was in high school, but not old enough to have a work permit, so Mr. Deal hired me to work in the back room (the stockroom) during the Christmas…
Read MoreEquality UMC offering COVID-19 vaccines
Equality UMC offering COVID-19 vaccines Special to the News The Equality United Methodist Church is pleased to announce it will be able to offer COVID-19 vaccinations to the community. This opportunity is made possible through a partnership of the United Methodist Church with Advanced Health Education Center, Alabama State Department of Health and UAB.…
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Not defined by circumstances I am not defined by my circumstances! Say it with me: I am not defined by my circumstances! Ever heard anyone say: “Under the circumstances…” Then list a whole litany of reasons they are down, depressed and in despair. Sometimes we get stuck in our self-pity and wallow in the…
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Simple things Have you ever thought about the everyday opportunities God gives us to love, care for and help people take those next steps in the Christ-like life? Discipling people does not require an elaborate plan. It may be a family member who is struggling with reading the Bible every day. Or maybe it…
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