Posts from June 2021

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How to Behave in the House of God (Lovingly)

by Don Wright

In I Timothy 3:15, Paul said, “But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and the ground of truth.” There is a proper way for us to behave in the house of God.  […]

Who Controls You?

by Don Wright

Who is in control of your life?  Many forces in the world vie for control over our lives.  The question is, to whom do we give it?  As Christians, the answer should be Jesus.   Jesus will never force His will upon us, or try to coerce us into obeying Him in any way.  However, Jesus […]

The God We Know (Our Strength)

by Don Wright

Psalm 118:14 (ESV) 14  The LORD is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation. One of the main downfalls of man is self-reliance.  Man thinks all he needs is himself to be successful.  While relying on self might get someone ahead in the secular world, religiously speaking, it is a recipe for […]

Unscriptural Baptism

by Don Wright

The controversy over baptism should be no controversy at all. The only reason there is controversy over this important subject is that there are too many people listening to man instead of the inspired Word of God. God’s Word is clear. Baptism is essential. The purpose of baptism is to have one’s sins forgiven (Acts […]

The God We Know (Our Hope)

by Don Wright

Hope is what makes all difficult things in life bearable.  Knowing that whatever trouble invades our lives can be overcome and conquered, and that no matter what, something better is waiting for us in the future, helps us to meet problems head-on. There is no greater hope than that given to us by God in […]

The God We Know (Our Shepherd)

by Don Wright

Outside of John 3:16, Psalm 23 might be the most popular passage in the Bible.  Many have committed it to memory.  Preachers have used it to comfort those who are going through trials and tribulations, suffering from some type of illness, or even dying.  For some, the words of this Psalm have been the last […]

The God We Know (Our Provider)

by Don Wright

One of the most familiar stories in the Bible involves God testing Abraham by commanding him to offer his son, Isaac, as a burnt offering (Genesis 22:1-2).  God was always going to intervene, not allowing Abraham to sacrifice his son, but He wanted Abraham to prove his faith.  Abraham passed the test with flying colors.  […]