Thoughts from the Bible

Tuesday, 20 February 2024 09:11

A Work In Progress By
by Joey Carroll Corinth Missionary Baptist Church

The Christian life is a remarkable journey. A journey that begins with birth, new birth in fact. He who was born is born again. His physical or first birth made him a part of humanity as a whole as he shared in that common ancestry from Adam. But once he is spiritually born or born again, he shares in a spiritual ancestry and lineage that began with the Lord Jesus Christ.
Once the new birth takes place, then a process of growth begins to take place that continually transforms that person’s character into the very character of the Son of God. It certainly does not take place overnight but take place it most certainly does.

Thoughts from The Bible

Thoughts from the Bible

Tuesday, 13 February 2024 09:53

A Particular Love That Encourages the Soul
by Joey Carroll Corinth Missionary Baptist Church

Last week we considered the difference between man’s love and God’s love. Man’s love is almost always a “because of” love, and God’s love is always an “in spite of” love. God’s love is selfless and serving that genuinely seeks the good of the one loved.

Thoughts from The Bible

Thoughts from the Bible

Tuesday, 06 February 2024 07:44

How Do You Define Love?
by Joey Carroll Corinth Missionary Baptist Church

Before continuing, let me invite you to read 1 John 2:7-11. It teaches how saving faith and genuine love are inseparable.
For the Christian, love is the defining characteristic that distinguishes them as followers of the Lord Jesus. We are saved by His love, and we are called to love with that same kind of love. But what kind of love is that?

Thoughts from The Bible

Thoughts from the Bible

Wednesday, 31 January 2024 08:53

Have You Started
Walking Yet?
by Joey Carroll Corinth Missionary Baptist Church

A meme popped up on my social media feed the other day that hurt my feelings a little bit, even though I laughed. It was a picture of Kermit the Frog with a disappointed look on his face as he gazed out of a window. And the caption above him read, “This marks the 11th year in a row that I didn’t make it to the gym.” Yep, it has been a minute since I made it out to the gym. In fact, these days my body and I have agreed to leave the gym for those truly committed folk and just be consistent at going for a walk.

Thoughts from The Bible

Thoughts from the Bible

Tuesday, 23 January 2024 11:44

That You May Not Sin

by Sarah Wootten Corinth Missionary Baptist Church

If you looked through my wardrobe, it’s likely that you would make some wrong assumptions about me. For instance, I have an Auburn sweatshirt. If you saw me at the grocery store and greeted me with a loud “War Eagle,” I would probably stare at you in utter confusion. Why would you greet me like that? Or maybe you would find my plethora of 5k and marathon t-shirts. You might think that I’m a runner, but the reality is that I look for excuses to skip cardio day. I’ve never ran a 5k and certainly not a marathon. My clothing isn’t always an accurate indicator of me.