By Holly Jo Linzay, Regional Reporter “To obey is better than sacrifice…” 1 Samuel 15:22 PINEVILLE (LBM) – Christians are called by God to obedient living, but it is not all about rules, duty or behavior management. “Obedience is the right response to the grace of God,” Katie Orr, the keynote speaker from Harrodsburg, Kentucky, explained to the women gathered at the Kaleidoscope conference. Orr, author of “Everyday Obedience” and creator of the FOCUSed 15 Bible study method, detailed how “obedience is a heart issue” that can be fulfilled only through the power of the Holy Spirit. “Our job in obedience as Christ followers is not to focus on the ‘do’s and don’ts,’ but first to remember all that God has done for us and to respond to that grace,” Orr said, teaching from the book of Colossians. About 190 women at the two-day Kaleidoscope conference Feb. 23-24 at the First Baptist Church in Pineville heard Orr share how her understanding of obedient living in Christ was redefined, as she challenged them to become more obedient in their walk with Christ. “Obedience is a call to worship God. Obedience is meant to be Christ-centered,”added Orr. When Christians enter a relationship with Christ, His perfect … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2018
Children’s Home trustees celebrate ministry successes
By Brian Blackwell, Message Staff Writer MONROE (LBM) —Trustees of the Louisiana Baptist Convention board for the Children’s Home and Family Ministries recently celebrated great news about ministry initiatives at home and abroad. Overseas, 100 new believers came to know Christ in Haiti during two mission trips coordinated by CHFM in 2017. At home, construction soon will begin on a second cottage designed to provide transitional living for women and their children as they prepare to live independently. “Our trustees have a great passion for the work,” CHFM president and CEO Perry Hancock told the Baptist Message after the Feb. 23 meeting at the ministry’s Monroe campus. “In our recent meeting, we celebrated the fact that over 3,600 children and others experienced God’s love and care through the ministries of the Children’s Home in 2017.” HAITI PARTNERSHIP Through its Reach Haiti Partnership with the Louisiana Baptist Convention, Haiti Baptist Convention and 30 LBC churches, the Children’s Home has taken mission teams on multiple trips to Haiti since 2012, moving toward fulfillment of the vision to build a children’s village, provide clean drinking water to residents of the community and establish a pastor training … [Read more...]
Louisiana College recaps spring chapel speakers
By Staff, Baptist Message PINEVILLE – The lineup of speakers for the first half of Louisiana College’s 2018 spring chapel services has been outstanding to say the least, school officials say, having featured top pastors, leaders and laypersons from around the state. But, the remaining lineup is as good, and may be even better. “We are elated to have so many top-notch leaders, pastors and laypersons who ably encourage and challenge our Louisiana College family,” said the school’s President Rick Brewer, noting the “common denominators among these speakers is a love for God, a love for the Bible, and a love for college students.” Held at the Martin Performing Arts Center, chapel services minister to and encourage freshmen and transfer students each Tuesday and sophomores, juniors and seniors on Thursdays. Students already have heard Jeff Ginn, pastor, Istrouma Baptist Church, Baton Rouge; Michael Wood, pastor, FBC West Monroe; Jerry Pipes, president of Jerry Pipes Productions; former Southern Baptist Convention President Fred Luter, pastor, Franklin Avenue Baptist Church, New Orleans; and, former Louisiana Baptist Convention President Steve Horn, pastor, FBC Lafayette. D.A. Horton, pastor of the Reach Fellowship church … [Read more...]
Richard Blackaby heads LC’s God in the Workplace conference
By Norm Miller, LCNews PINEVILLE (LCNews) – Louisiana College will host a “God in the Workplace” conference March 19-20 led by Richard Blackaby. The March 19 session will be in the Martin Performing Arts Center at 6 p.m., and is free and open to the public. Additional keynoters include Doug Hunter of Doug Hunter, LLC, and two local businessmen: Dallas Hixson of Hixson Automotive Group and Jeff Draughon of Draughon and Bollinger, LLC. Son of Henry Blackaby - author of “Experiencing God” - Richard is noted internationally for his books, blog, and conferences on several facets of the Christian life that include the intersection of a Christian’s faith and occupation. “When Jesus called the 12 disciples, many of them owned and operated businesses as tradesmen and commercial fishermen,” said Rick Brewer, president of Louisiana College. “And Jesus is still calling business people to follow him as disciples regardless of their occupation.” Brewer said the conference will “help everyone from the receptionist to the CEO learn how best to accomplish God’s will at work. No matter how qualified for their jobs, those attending this conference will better understand what the Bible says about integrating their Christian faith and … [Read more...]
It took a miracle
By David Jeremiah "He…supplies the Spirit to you and works miracles among you." Galatians 3:5 In the Gospels, the miracles of Jesus were usually prompted by problems. He turned water to wine because the wedding feast had run out. He healed Peter’s mother-in-law because of her fever. He raised the widow’s son because of the woman’s pitiful grief. He calmed the storm because the disciples were panicked. He fed the multitude because of hunger. Every miracle begins with a problem, and every problem presents an opportunity for Christ to help us in our difficulty. God can still perform miracles, but they come in all shapes and sizes. Because of the crowning miracle of Scripture — the Resurrection of Christ — all our problems are in the process of resolving for our good. The backdrop of every believer’s life is the miraculous curtain of God’s grace. He turns curses into blessings for us every day. He protects us when we don’t know it. He overrules circumstances when we don’t even realize it. Take your problem to the Lord today and ask Him for a miracle—in His timing, in His way, and for the glory of Him who supplies the Spirit to us and works miracles among us. When He saved my soul, cleansed and made me whole, it took … [Read more...]
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