Claiming to be a Christian and living the Christian life are two different things just as being a member of a church and being saved are two different things. Jesus said, “Not everyone who says to me, “Lord, Lord, will
Holy Week – there is no another week like it in all of history. From the triumphant entry into Jerusalem on Sunday until Jesus death on the cross and burial on Friday, it was a week packed with drama, suspense,
With the health challenge our world is facing, we are learning a whole new vocabulary. Remember when the transistor was invented and revolutionized the electronic industry. No longer were bulky vacuum tubes needed for a radio to function. We learned
The world we live in is changing hour by hour as the spread of the Coronavirus grows more serious. By Executive order, Governor Roy Cooper, declared a state of emergency on March 11, and urged organizations to cancel or postpone
Covid-19 better known as the Coronavirus is in full focus around the world. The more we can learn about the disease and what we can do to protect ourselves the better off we will all be. We are grateful for
Gloria and I were watching a news broadcast recently when she asked me, “Did you hear that?” It just so happened that I was looking up something on my iPhone at the moment and I responded, “no, what did he
I am excited about the Wednesday night Bible Study which will begin March 4, and run through April 9, when we celebrate Maundy Thursday. We will be studying about “A Week That Changed the World,” namely Passion Week. Passion Week
Some of the world’s greatest music and most significant writings are born out of great personal crisis. Such was the case with Dr. Harry Emerson Fosdick, recognized as one of the greatest preachers of the 20th Century. His hymn, “God
In the course of my reading and personal devotional time, I make a practice of writing down questions that need my deep reflection and prayer. I have found it to be a good exercise in spiritual growth. We never get
Little Emily was having difficulty with the Lord’s Prayer. She prayed, “Our father, who does art in heaven.” How often do you look up at the sky to observe God’s heavenly art? The Psalmist said, “The heavens declare the glory