His Commands Are Not Burdensome
by Sarah Wootten Corinth Missionary Baptist Church
We had a rule in my childhood home – wash your hands before dinner. It’s a simple rule, one that most of you probably were told before suppertime too. And yet, I despised it. I’m not kidding. I would lie and say I washed my hands when I didn’t. I would hide pretending I went to the bathroom sink. This rule took up precious time I could’ve used playing. And honestly, I just didn’t want to be told what to do. (And yes, I was always the sickest child in my family.)
The Heat of Summer
by Mike Gerry
Your job as a bass fisherman in the heat of the summer is to create a bite.
Boundaries, Consent and Dating
by Teresia Smith
Parenting teens can be some of the most challenging years of life. There are so many potential pitfalls so it is smart to have regular talks with them from time to time to check in and make connections. It’s great if these talks happen naturally. One great place is in the car when there’s nothing else distracting. When developmentally appropriate, it’s important to have talks about dating, modesty, boundaries, and consent.
Jesus is the Promised Christ
by Sarah Wootten Corinth Missionary Baptist Church
“Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God,” (1 John 5:1, ESV). This is the fifth time in the letter of 1 John that Jesus has been referred to as the Christ. We have seen that the Christ is our righteous advocate (2:1), that believers have fellowship with Him (1:3), that antichrists deny Him as the Christ (2:22), and that we are commanded to trust in Him (3:23). But what does it actually mean to believe that Jesus is the Christ?
The Intrigue of Bass Fishing
by Mike Gerry
Over my many years of bass fishing the one thing that keeps putting me back on the water is the pure fact that it is not easy. Bass fishing requires skill, knowledge, and technique that rewards you when you accomplish a catch, especially the bigger ones.