By: Joel Ramirez It is almost impossible to drive down the street and not see a sticker or a poster exclaiming “He is the reason for the season”. The slogan is set in an outline of someone kneeling at a manger with the intent of bringing recognition to the birth…
By Zachary Teasley Obedience is a learned conditioned response that we learn as children from our parents from the moment we are born into this world. We are taught what is acceptable behavior or right, like being patient and taking turns, and conversely, we are taught what is not acceptable…
By: Phil Hopkins Paul gave Timothy much good advice in his two letters. His desire for Timothy was for him to be a faithful gospel preacher. He clearly loved him and cared deeply for his soul. Paul had encountered many difficulties and struggles as he went about preaching the gospel…
By: Orean Brown Some may ask what does apostasy meaning? Apostasy in the bible means to intentionally fall away or withdrawal, from the faith. All throughout the bible we see examples of apostasy, and how God dealt with those that choose to fall away. Jeremiah 6:10-16 is a great example…
By Zachary Teasley Since the beginning of time and the creation of mankind, God has given us the opportunity to be reconciled back to Him as we consciously decide to submit to His words of truth which can save us and make us prosperous in this world. 1st Timothy 2:2-3…
By: Phil Hopkins One of the more common requests that people make is to have more patience. We all realize the importance of patience in dealing with others. When life gets stressful, when we are under pressure from others, even though we know that we should be patient, the various…
By Zachary Teasley Jesus Christ the Savior of the World paid the ultimate price on Calvary’s Cross; He shed his precious blood and gave His life as a ransom for our sins and paid the debt that we were unable to pay. Many of us are willing to take risks…
By: Phil Hopkins In the book of Galatians, we read about the fruit of the spirit. If you please all of the flavors of one bearing this fruit. Galatians 5:22 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 meekness, self-control; against such there…
By Zachary Teasley Society today is becoming progressively worse as far as moral standards are concerned. The once strong moral standards are breaking down and deteriorating right before our eyes. Many perceptions, ideals, activities, and lifestyles which were previously considered sociably unacceptable is now the norm and is no longer…
By Phil Hopkins As I look about in the world, I see planning in almost all that we do. A seamstress will use a pattern to make a garment, the builder uses plans for a construction project. If we buy an airline ticket, we buy it with a particular destination…