Growing up in the church has given me the privilege of seeing a lot of people baptized. I was baptized in the church “baptistry,” which was a large fiberglass pool set behind the choir, with water about three feet deep, with steps on each side. Since we were independent Baptists, this meant the women entered …
Tag: Life in Christ
Marriage: Devotion or Distraction?
The topic of marriage is an interesting one in today’s culture. Current statistics indicate that 42-50% of all marriages will end in divorce. Gay marriage is legal in all fifty states. And more than 7.5 million unmarried couples are living together in America (15 million people). According to one website, that’s a 138% increase since …
Can I Get A Testimony?
Testimony. Growing up, that word did not comfort or inspire me. It struck fear in my heart because to give your “testimony” was to stand up in front of others and talk! It hasn’t lost its power over me, even at this stage of my life. I simply do not like being up in front …
Opportunities With Outsiders
Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity. Colossians 4:5 Have you ever been an “outsider?” The dictionary defines it as a person who does not belong. We’ve all experienced this at some stage of life – maybe in middle school (where it seems no one really fits in), or perhaps in …
Bible Study Review: Experiencing The Heart Of Jesus (Max Lucado)
A few years ago, I picked up this study at a bookstore, intending to complete it on my own. For whatever reason, I started it but set it aside after a few days. Either it didn’t speak to me at that point in my life, or (more likely) I moved on to another group study. …
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The Way Of The Word 