Posts from January 2025
SOUND WORDS, JAN. 26, 2025
we’ve come a long way About two years ago the Athens News Courier contained a quarter page ad inviting all to a “Free Community Cookout.” The ad went on to say, “Join us as we say, ‘Happy Birthday America’ on Saturday, June 30th. We will begin serving hamburgers, hotdogs, chips and drinks at 6:00 pm and will serve until we run out. There will also be snow-cones, cotton candy, face painting and games. You will have the best view in town of…
SOUND WORDS, JAN. 19, 2025
YOU ARE WELCOME HERE In a world divided by prejudice over ethnicity, or income, or even the sins of our past, the message of the church is clear: you are welcome here. The invitation to come into the presence of God is open to all people, regardless of background or circumstance. However, while the church welcomes everyone, it stands firm in its stance that sin is not welcome. This article explores the balance between inclusivity and holiness, highlighting biblical teachings…
SOUND WORDS, JAN. 12, 2025
MAKE SUNDAY SPECIAL Sunday is special. It’s the day of His resurrection. It’s the day of devotion to God, a day for spiritual service and rejoicing. It’s the day God ordained for worship and service. It’s the day when we keep the memorial of Jesus’ death, the Lord’s Supper. It’s a day for singing and praying and being together. It’s a day for spiritual feasting. Sometimes I think we take the Lord’s Day for granted. We become so familiar with…
SOUND WORDS, JAN. 5, 2025
WHOLLY DEVOTED 1 Kings 8:61 NASB 61 “Let your heart therefore be wholly devoted to the LORD our God, to walk in His statutes and to keep His commandments, as at this day.” 1 Timothy 5:10 NASB 10 having a reputation for good works; and if she has brought up children, if she has shown hospitality to strangers, if she has washed the saints’ feet, if she has assisted those in distress, and if she has devoted herself to every good work. The scriptures have many…