Thoughts from the Bible

Monday, 16 September 2024 09:21

Grace and Peace
by Sarah Wootten Corinth Missionary Baptist Church

When was the last time you stopped and looked at the moon? For me, it was last night. My almost two year old niece is fascinated by the moon. Every night we go to the laundry room window and gaze up at the sky. She tells me that the moon is yellow, and I’ll sing a song while we watch. Then, we say, “Night, night moon” and go back to playing or reading.

Fishing tip of the week

Fishing Tip of the Week

Friday, 06 September 2024 09:16

Fall A-rig Fishing
by Mike Gerry

A bait that has proven very effective in the fall over the past several years is commonly known as the Alabama Rig (A-Rig.) As the baitfish schools up and chasing becomes more the norm in the fall the A-Rig has become a very effective fall bait.

Love shouldn’t hurt

Love Shouldn't Hurt - Ever

Friday, 06 September 2024 09:13

Subtle Abuse Behaviors
by Teresia Smith

Do you think you can always tell if someone is being abused? It’s easier to see abuse if someone is yelling at their partner and threatening to harm them, or possibly throwing things across a room, pushing them into a wall while calling them belittling names. Those are all clear signs that abuse is happening. But what about the more subtle abusive behaviors? Often a victim struggles to identify the abuse, doubting their perceptions.

Thoughts from The Bible

Thoughts from the Bible

Friday, 06 September 2024 09:12

The Church, Part 3
by Joey Carroll Corinth Missionary Baptist Church

The last two weeks I have tried to explain what being the “the church of God” means. I used the analogy of buildings to help us see that sometimes we carry the attitude of ownership into God’s church. Another useful analogy would be that of an event planner or organizer. From fundraisers to social events, we all enjoy interesting speakers, fun entertainment, cool music, and great friends. Scottsboro certainly has its share of talented event planners and fun events. But hopefully, those do not share the same goals of the church. Remember the church is His, and it should be a reflection of who He is and His glory – not who we are and what our culture is becoming.

Thoughts from The Bible

Thoughts from the Bible

Thursday, 29 August 2024 09:13

The Church of God..Part 2
by Joey Carroll Corinth Missionary Baptist Church

We started last week looking at the phrase “the church of God.” Paul, in an effort to put down the boasting in men that was taking place at the church in Corinth, begins laying a foundation of how everything and everyone in the church belongs to God. From the giftedness of the people to the people themselves, it all belongs to God. Paul will do this throughout the letter (see 1 Corinthians 1:2, 2:4, 3:9, 3:16, and others). Since the Father built the church on the testimony of His Son and paid for each and every member through the blood of His Son, God can govern and guide the church the way He desires.