Church Blog (Page 259)

Church Blog (Page 259)

I Wanna Talk About Me

I Wanna Talk About Me   Remember that Toby Keith song from fifteen or sixteen years ago?  The one where he is telling his girlfriend that ‘ocassionally’ he’d like to talk about him.  Cindy kind of had the same thought . . . The other night, Cindy and I were watching TV when she asked me if I had written any Letters from Roscoe lately.  I told her, “No.  I’m waiting on inspiration.” She quickly replied, “You know, they don’t…

Change of Heart

Change of Heart By Billy Graham   •   February 25, 2017 Christ taught you! If you have really heard his voice . . . then throw off your old evil nature-the old you that was a partner in your evil ways . . . —Ephesians 4:20-22 (TLB) Paul before his conversion was not meek. Proudly and brutally, he apprehended all Christians and sought to destroy them. He was bigoted, selfish, and vaunted. But when he wrote his warm and affectionate letter…

He Is Merciful

He Is Merciful By Billy Graham   •   February 24, 2017 Who is a God like unto thee . . . he delighteth in mercy. —Micah 7:18 Many people want to hear what God says just out of curiosity. They want to analyze and dissect it in their own test tubes. To these people, God may remain the great cosmic silence “out there somewhere.” He communicates to those who are willing to hear and receive Him, and willing to obey Him.…

Verse of the Day – Proverbs 19:20-21 KJV

²º Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.  ²¹ There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the Lord, that shall stand.

Living in His Power

Living in His Power By Billy Graham   •   February 23, 2017 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. —Philippians 4:13 Jesus had a humble heart. If He abides in us, pride will never dominate our lives. Jesus had a loving heart. If He dwells within us, hatred and bitterness will never rule us. Jesus had a forgiving and understanding heart. If He lives within us, mercy will temper our relationships with our fellowmen. Jesus had an unselfish…

Verse of the Day – Zephaniah 3:17 KJV

The Lord thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with signing.

The Enemy Deceives Us

The Enemy Deceives Us By Billy Graham   •   February 22, 2017 In every battle you will need faith as your shield to stop the fiery arrows aimed at you by Satan. —Ephesians 6:16 (TLB) Many jokes are made about the devil, but the devil is no joke. If a short time ago I had talked about Satan to university students, they would have made light of him, but no longer. Students today want to know about the devil, about witchcraft,…

Wisdom for Today

Wisdom for Today By Billy Graham   •   February 21, 2017 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God . . . and it shall be given him. —James 1:5 Peace with God and the peace of God in a man’s heart and the joy of fellowship with Christ have in themselves a beneficial effect upon the body and mind, and will lead to the development and preservation of physical and mental power. Thus, Christ promotes the best…

Verse of the Day – Hebrews 10:35-36 KJV

Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward.    For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.