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Living our best in the worst of times
By Waylon Bailey We have just celebrated the 243rd anniversary of American Independence. In many ways, it seems the worst of times. When you look at the world and when you look at America, you often feel that things are just not right. You may have seen the reports out of France last week where the highest court in France ruled that a disabled man had to be starved to death. His parents are distraught and unbelieving that this could happen. To show how incongruous the situation is the man will be sedated as a humanitarian gesture. Dying of thirst and starvation is one of the most horrific ways to die. Since many people see secular Europe as a precursor to a secular America, this can and should be frightening for us. How should we respond to this kind of thinking? First, we should not give up. When it seems that all the world is against you, it’s easy to quit. Evil often wins simply because the righteous throw up their hands in defeat. Paul understood the strategy of Satan and the tendency of the righteous. For this reason, he told the saints in the Roman Province of Galatia to “not be weary in doing well” (Galatians 6:9). Second, we should seek righteousness in all things. Jesus told us to seek first the … [Read more...]
Is there any hope for America?
By Steve Horn In 1928 one of our American submarines, S4, sank off the eastern coast on a dive after routine maintenance work. Divers made contact through Morse code. After initial exchange of how many on board, what is your condition etc., the divers received the message from those on board, “Is there any hope?” In the midst of the circumstances, what a penetrating question! Many are still asking that question today about America. Is there any hope? I am confident that there is hope, and I am confident that we find our hope in God. Our hope is not in Washington but in Heaven. Our hope is not in the Constitution but at Calvary. Our hope is not in more laws or less laws or better laws, but in a strict observance of the law of laws—God’s Holy Word. Our hope is not in the Democratic Party, the Republican Party, or any forthcoming party; our hope is in repentance, revival, and a spiritual awakening. Until we as believers understand these things, I’m afraid “There is no hope for America!” But, there is always hope. I have heard before that our national anthem is among the most difficult songs to sing. Maybe that explains why we usually only sing one verse of The Star Spangled Banner. Did you know that it … [Read more...]
Laurel Hill marks 150 years of ministry
LEESVILLE, La. (LBM) -- Pastor Wesley Jackson, June 22, welcomed six ministers with close ties to Laurel Hill Baptist Church to celebrate 150 continuous years of ministry by the congregation. The church was established June 19, 1869, by 44 charter members with the leadership of W.S. Terrell, and has a long history of sending out pastors “to preach the Gospel,” according to usgarchives.net, an internet genealogy research site. Joining Pastor Jackson during the program were Sherman Busby, Glenn Cooley, Morris Dale Goins, Huey S. Haymon, Millard Monk and John Smith, each with their own special ties to the congregation: -- Haymon, who is 91 years of age and pastor of Flactor Baptist Church in Hicks, shared memories from as far back as 1952 when he served as pastor to the Laurel Hill congregation. Haymon baptized Jackson and Monk, a minister and a long-time Laurel Hill member. -- Busby, who served as pastor for eight years at Laurel Hill, called the congregation “the mother of all other churches in the area.” During his tenure, two area-wide tent revivals were conducted and the membership of Laurel Hill doubled, according to church records. He now serves as pastor of Oak Grove Baptist Church in LaCamp. -- Cooley, a former … [Read more...]
Why we fly the American flag at our church
There seems to be an unpatriotic movement among many Christian churches today. They are removing the American flag because if may be offensive to someone. We all realize America is not a perfect nation. America has some ugly past, which we can’t change but which person doesn’t have something in their past they wish they could change. Then others feel like I do and see some of today’s current trends leading us in an unwise path of moral decline. Yet, as a nation built on Judeo-Christian values that promises freedom not only for our nation but helps others around the world who desire freedom, the flag represents a nation that pushes for freedom. It is Americans who have bleed and died on battlefields around the world, to stop tyrants of evil ideology or terrorists determined to destroy everyone who resists their view of the world. The red in that flag should remind us of the blood sacrifices made that ensure our freedom to worship as we desire. The next reason the flag is disappearing from church properties is because some say our allegiance is only to God and not country. Our founders fought for God and country to promote religion of conscience that is not coerced by the government. Alexander Hamilton said, “I … [Read more...]
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