I know that God works all things together for good to those who love Him. This truth is one of the great convictions of my life. Let me tell you how I know God does this. First, I know God works all things together for good because of Scripture. The apostle Paul made this abundantly […]
Monthly Archive
for: ‘April, 2016’
What Champions Have in Common
Yesterday was a fun day for me. We started the day with worshiping with our brothers and sisters at First Baptist Church Covington. After lunch, we joined with many of the church family and other churches in our area for the regional speakers tournament and Bible drill held at our church. It’s always a thrill […]
Our Staffing Structure
Each week I write this article called “Lagniappe.” Lagniappe is a French word that means “a little something extra.” It’s like a “baker’s dozen” or something similar. I’ve been doing this for almost 27 years. You would think I would have run out of subjects by now. Actually, since the church has grown in size […]
When Trials Come Your Way
“Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness”–James 1:2-3. “God allows tests/trials in our life, for our good, because He loves us. Hard experiences in our life are not always tests from God; they may be consequences. . . […]
God Works All Things for Good
One of the most famous Scripture passages for believers is Romans 8:28: “For we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.” The problem is not that Christians don’t know this passage. They do. The problem is they […]