Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. ~Philippians 4:6-7 Anxiety. An emotion many struggle with and yet one…
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Thankful for a Merciful God
But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved). ~Ephesians 2:4-5 Many people focus on God’s mercy and forgiveness, viewing sin as no big deal, while…
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Michael Helwig Passes Away
On December 24, 2023, Michael Helwig lost his long-time battle with ALS, also know as Lou Gehrig’s disease. For those who don’t know Michael, he was the lead singer for the legendary Blackwood Brothers Quartet from 2012-2017. It was during that time that he discovered he had ALS. After he…
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A Tribute to Peg McKamey Bean
It was the late 1980s when I first heard the name The McKameys. I had been a Southern Gospel fan a few years by that time, but when asked if I was familiar with them, I had to admit that I wasn’t. (I secretly wondered if my friend was confusing…
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Read the Word
The burden of my heart for at least a year now has been to encourage people to read the Bible. If you’re already reading, take time to study. God told Hosea, “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge” (Hosea 4:6). It occurred to me recently that the reason many…
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Navigating Likemindedness
Among Believers, there is often a search for “like-minded fellowship.” People want a church that believes the way they do, friends whose values are the same, and so forth, and I understand that desire, but I ]wonder how much we can learn and grow if we only hang around people…
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Prayer Requested for Peg McKamey Bean
Posted on The McKamey’s Facebook page on Monday, December 11: We want to let everyone know that Ms. Peg has been admitted to the hospital with a stroke. We are asking for your prayers and also that you please respect our privacy during this time. Thank you and we…
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Your Gifts Are Enough
“For those that seem better than I, help me not to be envious or jealous, but learn from them.” (A prayer included in Quiet Times with D.L. Moody) If you are a Christian, you should constantly be learning and becoming more like Christ. Life may be a race, but it’s…
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Thankful for the Holy Spirit
Our extension of love and forgiveness toward our enemies is possible only because, as believers in Christ, we are indwelt and empowered by the Holy Spirit. God is greater than the wrongs committed against us. We glorify him greatly by demonstrating this truth to a fallen world. ~Cole Richards (President…
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Thank God Even in Hard Times
Every year, I realize even more how much I have to be thankful for. I’ve now lived for over half a century. We’ve not had any family deaths this year (a reprieve after the last several years). God continues to provide the right amount of work to meet my needs…