Discipleship

The Forge: An Inspiring Kendrick Brothers Movie Focused on Genuine Discipleship

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I just got home from an early screening for the latest Kendrick Brothers movie The Forge, starring several faces familiar to those who have seen prior Kendrick Brothers films, including Priscilla Shirer (as Cynthia Wright and reprising her role as Elizabeth Jordan from War Room), Karen Abercrombie (also reprising her role as Mrs. Clara from … Continue reading The Forge: An Inspiring Kendrick Brothers Movie Focused on Genuine Discipleship

Too Busy, Distracted, And Starving

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It is so ever easy to be busy. To load ourselves up with doing. To distract ourselves with activities, volunteering, or simply busy work. I've done it - and complained about how tired, exhausted, and worn out I am. I've used the excuse of fatigue and lacking of time to skip personal prayer and Scripture … Continue reading Too Busy, Distracted, And Starving

IGNITE!

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I am truly excited! Tonight is the launch of FBC Cave Spring's IGNITE Ministry.  What is IGNITE? IGNITE is First Baptist Church's approach to Wednesday/mid-week ministry.  Year-round, we have Wednesday evening classes available for all ages, but during the school year, we have a special emphasis on children and youth.  Each Wednesday evening begins with a fellowship meal … Continue reading IGNITE!

Hate or Love?

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It is past-time for those who call themselves "Christians".  Jesus warned those dabbled in following Him of the cost---  As they were going along the road, someone said to him, “I will follow you wherever you go.” And Jesus said to him, “Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests, but the Son … Continue reading Hate or Love?

"Can a Christian ________________?"

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It seems the longer I am working in ministry, the more I hear in this world the question "can a Christian_____________ (fill in the blank)?  This question often has the blank filled with such thoughts or positions as "be Pro-Choice", "support so-called homosexual marriage", or the question includes specific activities that one might want to … Continue reading "Can a Christian ________________?"