As we get ready for the new year of 2022, I hope and pray that each one of you has a blessed and safe new year. I hope that you will grow in your faith and closer to the Lord Jesus Christ.As we interact with others, let’s remember the words of the apostle Paul,· “Your … Continue reading Happy New Year 2022!
Month: December 2021
Discipleship Minute: Promise #4
Read Colossians 1:15-17, Psalm 103:15-19, Matthew 6:25-34As we have seen through our look at Genesis, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob tried “Plan B” many times instead of relying on God’s faithful promise and provision. But before we think we’ve done better, let’s remind ourselves that we have those same promises and provision and still attempt to … Continue reading Discipleship Minute: Promise #4
A Christmas Meditation
Yes, Virginia, it is Christmas time. It is a season, which began at the stores in October, in which we focus on many things: family, parties, and presents. But, the celebration of Christmas brings other thoughts as well. The Christmas season reminds us of a simpler picture, the baby in the manger. I was looking … Continue reading A Christmas Meditation
Discipleship Minute: Promise #4
Read Genesis 26:7-11, 29:31-35, 32:24-32The Biblical record is full of people who are faithful. The Biblical record is also full of people who are not always faithful. After Abraham’s death, his son and grandsons continued with his example, in both faithful and unfaithful ways. In today’s passage, three distinct examples illustrate this. Isaac had settled … Continue reading Discipleship Minute: Promise #4
IMPORTANT MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENT
2021 #12The Shreveport Chapter of Reasons To Believe is pleased to announce a gathering on Tuesday, December 14 at 6:30 pm at Brookwood Baptist Church in Shreveport. Our special event will be a livestream conversation with Dr. Kenneth Samples, Christian theologian and apologist with Reasons To Believe. Ken will be with us via Zoom, speaking … Continue reading IMPORTANT MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENT
Discipleship Minute: Promise #2
Read Genesis 21:1-5, 22:1-14.Many of us may think that we are beyond tests because we are not in school anymore or because we are adults. But, we still face tests, especially in our Christian walk. Some of these tests involve our response to temptation or living out our obedience to God. One of the most … Continue reading Discipleship Minute: Promise #2
The Best (and Worst) of Twitter
2021 #3Twitter. There’s a part that’s good. There is a part that is bad; and there is a part that you wouldn’t believe. Twitter, along with other social media platforms can be used for good. But, there are a lot of things you can find on Twitter’s Christian circles that are not that good. Perhaps … Continue reading The Best (and Worst) of Twitter
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