Category: 2023 – Jan/Feb

A Reminder of the Blessings We Receive From Our Father — Jon Mitchell, Editor (Editorial: January/February, 2023)

Study 1 Peter 1:3.  The apostle praises our Father in heaven for blessings which he has given to every Christian, blessings such as “caus(ing) us to be born again” (cf. v. 23).  Jesus spoke of being born again of water and the Spirit as necessary to enter God’s kingdom (John 3:3-5), a clear reference to… Read More A Reminder of the Blessings We Receive From Our Father — Jon Mitchell, Editor (Editorial: January/February, 2023)

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11 Things You Need To Know About Your Preacher — Dewayne Bryant, Ph.D.

In reflecting upon my time as a full-time minister, I’m thankful for the opportunities I had to serve in two different congregations as a preacher.  I encountered many wonderful people, many of whom I remember fondly and miss dearly.  Unfortunately, many people have no idea what it takes to be a successful minister or how… Read More 11 Things You Need To Know About Your Preacher — Dewayne Bryant, Ph.D.

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“The Lord Has Made Known His Salvation” — Kenneth Moore

The children of God must understand that He sees and knows our struggles. He sees every heartache and every tear; He is not emotionally distant from what we are going through. God understands our suffering, and He allows us to petition Him for guidance and comfort. The Psalms demonstrate this fact, showing the deepest emotions… Read More “The Lord Has Made Known His Salvation” — Kenneth Moore

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“But You, You Are To Be Feared!” — Jon Mitchell

The psalmist, Asaph, wondered who can stand before the Almighty in Psalm 76.  Thought to be written in response to God’s defeat of King Sennacherib’s Assyrian army (2 Kings 19:35ff) because of the title the Septuagint gives it (“A song for the Assyrians”), it is a song of thanksgiving for God’s deliverance of his people… Read More “But You, You Are To Be Feared!” — Jon Mitchell

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