There is so much we can learn from the Old Testament (Romans 15:4). The prophet Ezekiel lived and wrote the book that bears his name while in Babylonian captivity. But he was allowed to travel in a vision to Jerusalem and witness the Spirit of God leaving the temple. The physical tabernacle (tent of meeting)… Read More »
New Year’s Resolutions
It’s the most wonderful time, of the year!. There will be marshmallows for melting, pecan pies to be losing, and snow angels replaced by jumping jacks in the snow. Well, at least that’s the way the song goes for your local gym owner. The winter solstice has passed, the holidays are over, and it is… Read More »
A Moment To Praise God
“All the kings of the earth shall give you thanks, O Lord, for they have heard the words of your mouth, and they shall sing of the ways of the Lord, for great is the glory of the Lord.”-Psalm 138:4-5 As we make our way to the end of the year 2025, it is a… Read More »
Something Bigger Than Me
In the 1970’s Time Magazine dubbed the young people of that era, “The Me Generation.” Recently the same publication ran an article entitled, “Millennials: The Me Me Me Generation.” If you doubt that we are focused on ourselves, consider this; the iPhone literally flipped it’s screen so we could take pictures of “Me.” In fact… Read More »
Mid-Year Report 2025
It is easy to take for granted the good things we have happen to us on a regular basis. Our outpost of the Lord’s army is growing, has young people that truly love God, and our giving continues to out-pace our budget year over year, even in times when you think it might wane, faithful… Read More »
A Word About Miracles
God’s book begins with a miracle: “And God said, ‘Let there be light,’ and there was light.”-Genesis 1:3. The mighty works of God litter the pages of the Old and New Testaments: The plagues on Egypt (Exodus 7-12), the Red Sea (Exodus 14), Joseph (Genesis 41) and Daniel (Daniel 2) were given power to interpret… Read More »
God From Three Verses
“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. And God said, ‘Let there be light,’ and there was light.”-Genesis 1:1-3 I was reading a… Read More »
Mid-Year Report 2023
Praise God for his blessings! We are the fruit of his increase at North Second Street. May the light of God’s love for us shine wherever we go. Year Attendance Giving (budget) Jan-June 2019 56 $2524 (2268) Jan-June 2020 46 $2397 (2450) Jan-June 2021 47 $2891 (2450) Jan-June 2022 65 $2831 (2625) Jan-June… Read More »
Am I Seeking To Please God?
How I answer the question in the title has a huge impact on my understanding of God’s word. Doy Moyer, minister and professor with the Florida College Biblical Studies department, asked a similar question on his Facebook page this week, “Are We Looking for Questions or Answers?” The person looking to please God will take… Read More »
The LORD My God
Occasionally I make comments about the use of LORD, Lord, and God in the Old Testament. Allow me a moment to clarify. Bible translators make choices when bringing Hebrew (in this case) and Greek words into our English Bibles. This is of special note when discussing the word YHWH, the personal name of the God… Read More »