Ephesians 2:8-10 "For by grace are ye saved through; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: not of works, lest any man should boast." This is a beautiful text, and a avery popular one. In this short passage we see the amazing offer of salvation which God has extended and the … Continue reading Salvation By Grace Through Faith
Author: Donnie L. DeBord
Staying Safe
We have had some wild weather! Snow, ice, freezing temperatures, frigid wind, and a 60 degree forecast for this weekend. Our steps are currently covered in ice. Just yesterday we built a small snowman and made snow angles and ate some snow cream. The winter weather can be fun, but it is important to stay … Continue reading Staying Safe
GENEROSITY
Our Lord said, "Give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you" (Luke 6:48). These words are easy enough to understand, but do we trust them? Our Lord is … Continue reading GENEROSITY
TOMORROW
"Can it wait till tomorrow?" "Can I do it later?" "I hope to do that someday." The things we can do, if only we can do it tomorrow. We know better than to put off for tomorrow what we can do today. The moment is all we have. Our time is valuable. Our time is … Continue reading TOMORROW
I BELIEVE IN GOD
The crisis of belief: An encounter with God requires faith….What you do in response to God's revelation reveals what you believe about God. True faith requires action (Henry Blackaby in "Experiencing God" page 135). Believing in God makes all the difference in life. Faith shapes our worldview. Faith shapes our values. Faith shapes our attitudes. … Continue reading I BELIEVE IN GOD
LEARNING TO BE A GREAT CONGREGATION
ACTS 11:19-30 We want to be a great congregation. That must be our goal. Who decides what a great congregation is like? What makes a congregation great? What areas of ministry are most important to a great congregation? What do great congregations do? These are important lessons which we can learn from the book of Acts … Continue reading LEARNING TO BE A GREAT CONGREGATION
HOW TO ENCOURAGE
"Never give in... never, never, never, never, in nothing great or small, large or petty, never give in except to convictions of honor and good sense. Never yield to force... never yield to the apparently overwhelming might of the enemy." ~Winston Churchill "I have heard there are troubles of more than one kind. Some come … Continue reading HOW TO ENCOURAGE
From a Child….
In II Timothy 3:15, Paul reminded Timothy that he had known the sacred Scriptures from the time he was asmall child ("babe" ASV). This is one of the great building blocks faith in individuals and the foundation of a greatWe must teach our children the Scriptures. This begins in our homes. "Ye shall teach your … Continue reading From a Child….
Jehovah Cares
The headlines have been filled with news of "Obama Care" or the "Affordable Care Act". When asked, 47% approve of "The Affordable Care Act", but only 37% approve of "Obama Care". Whatever you think of the new health care laws, we know that God cares and has implemented the greatest health care plan available. GOD'S … Continue reading Jehovah Cares
CHURCH SHUTDOWN?
We have been hearing a great deal of talk about a government shutdown and the implications it would have upon us and the world. Have you thought about what would happen if there was a church shutdown? The Bible tells us that God planned that the church should make known “the unsearchable riches of … Continue reading CHURCH SHUTDOWN?
Donnie's Dogmatics 