Church Blog (Page 308)

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Daily Devotional – Always be Vigilant

April 30, 2016 Always Be Vigilant – From Billygraham.org Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour.  —1 Peter 5:8 When I was in the hospital in Hawaii, I read again of the shocking events which led up to the destruction of the United States fleet at Pearl Harbor. On that fateful day of December 7, 1941, the Japanese attacked. We know now that that attack was invited…

Daily Devotional – Questioning

Questioning – From BillyGraham.org Restore to me again the joy of your salvation, and make me willing to obey you. —Psalm 51:12 (TLB) It is not unusual for persons in their early twenties to defect from their early teaching. The reasons are many. Perhaps their exposure to unbelief “took” better than their exposure to belief. This is often the case, for the Bible says, “The heart of man is deceitful above all things.” The human heart is as prepared by…

Letters from Roscoe

OK.  You probably know by now, my name is not Roscoe. You call me Jim, my wife and close friends call me Tip, my family (Four sisters!) call me Rodney.  My great-grandson’s nickname is ‘Roscoe’, and no, he is not happy with the moniker.  When I call him ‘Roscoe’ he quickly reminds me that “My name is HUNTER!”  But the name Roscoe is the nickname that I gave him, and I really can’t remember why.  But it was in reference to James Best’s…

Daily Devotional – The Unpayable Debt

The Unpayable Debt – From BillyGraham.org Who gave himself for our sins . . .  Galatians 1:4 Years ago King Charles V was loaned a large sum of money by a merchant in Antwerp. The note came due, but the king was bankrupt and unable to pay. The merchant gave a great banquet for the King. When all the guests were seated and before the food was brought in, the merchant had a large platter placed on the table and…

Daily Devotional – God, Our Helper

April 27, 2016 God, Our Helper – from Billygraham.org I am like a sheltered olive tree protected by the Lord himself. I trust in the mercy of God forever and ever. —Psalm 52:8 (TLB) Turn to your Bible and read the wonderful stories of men who were alone in godless surroundings but who, by the help and presence of the living God, made a marvelous contribution to their own times. Joseph was surrounded by sin and intrigue in Egypt.  His…

Letters from Roscoe

Howdy!  It’s me, Roscoe!  I found out that at least one person was reading these posts and getting something out of my story.  So I’ll continue to tell you about my journey to become a Christian in Training.  But first, let me ask:  Are you a Christian? There’s an old saying; ‘You are the company you keep. So surround yourself with good people.’   Once I decided to put my faith in Jesus Christ, without really realizing it, I began…

Daily Devotional – The Miracle of Life

The Miracle of Life –  from BillyGraham.org The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handiwork. Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge. There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard. —Psalm 19:1–3 There is a language in nature that speaks of the existence of God. It is the language of order, beauty, perfection, and intelligence. Some time ago a scientist told me that when he gave serious…