Recently, I joined a Facebook group called “Youth Pastors Only.”
Leadership is tougher than I can remember, and it’s futile to think we’ll find a way to please everybody.
The first lesson Jesus taught is the need for persistence in prayer.
Many near and far have been blessed by the Brunna Valley Blessing box. This is the start of many great things to come.
How many congregations have started a cleansing and renewal process, only to allow an unrighteous remnant to remain, corrupt and destroy?
We know people deal with criticism in at least three ways.
William Shakespeare asked, “What’s in a name?” Sometimes a name can be incredibly significant.
It’s true that change in church is often seen as a threat, and some people’s default response is “I’m against it.”
To be “Easter people” means we live in hope ... Easter reminds us that God was faithful to his Son, and He promises not to abandon his many sons in their trials.
At the end of Paul’s letter to the Corinthians, Paul makes a comment that piqued my curiosity: “Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain” (1 Cor 15:58).
This Sunday, April 12, is Easter, a holy holiday on which most churches across the country would normally be filled to record attendance. Not this year. The emergence of the COVID-19 virus and social distancing measures put in place to prevent its spread have forced all denominations to adop…
Rush Limbaugh mentioned “Tiger King” — the Netflix series that’s currently number one with viewers on the network. He watched one episode, labeled it a “train wreck” and decided not to finish. However, another radio titan, Glenn Beck, said he was hooked until the end.
I responded to an offer to try the Lifetime Movie Club on a trial basis. I thought this might be good entertainment during these days with few evening commitments. I’d understood LMC was a channel overflowing with happy programming. After viewing a few episodes, however, I realized somethin…
Editor’s note: This month contains three major religious holidays — Passover, Easter and Ramadan — which will look very different this year due to social distancing and stay-at-home orders due to the coronavirus. In the coming weeks, we’ll look at how members of each faith are adapting plans…
With some unexpected “down time” this week I viewed a series for the second time about the fall of a major American news personality. This entrepreneur produced a classic TV show, trained politicians in media, founded two news networks and then fell into disgrace when it was discovered he’d …
As people enter into their second week of social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic, at least two local churches have hit upon an idea that will allow for continued fellowship and praise while continuing to maintain health guidelines.
The box is in Lincoln outside of the Brunna Valley Baptist Church at 49596 U.S. Highway 78, Lincoln.
We remembered lately the story of brave soldiers who found themselves at the Alamo in San Antonio. They’d faced heavy opposition for 12 days in 1836. Then on March 6 it was over in a few minutes. Texians repelled the attack twice, but not the third time. Forces under dictator Gen. de Santa A…
The Apostle Paul’s familiar exhortation to “greet one another with a holy kiss” reflects a customary mid-Eastern and first century greeting (Romans 16:16). Those from other nations yet greet one another in this way. We’ve seen European leaders welcoming our presidents at summits with a kiss …
As the novel coronavirus has spread across the globe and now America, people are advised to avoid large gatherings. For many, that can mean church. Local religious leaders shared with The Star changes they're making to their services.
Yohan Hong, 44, grew up in Seoul, South Korea, in one of the country’s oldest Christian families. His wife, Jenny You, 41, grew up in South Korea in a family of Buddhists.
At Easter, we focus on the resurrection of Jesus Christ, and rightly so. It is well-documented in Scripture that our Christian faith stands or falls on Christ’s bodily resurrection. It also offers us great comfort, knowing that His resurrection was the first-fruits of those who follow Him — …
Lunch will be served from 2 to 4 p.m. for a donation of $10 per plate, Saturday, Feb. 29. The singing, from 4 to 6, is free.
A 14th anniversary celebration for Pastor Curtis and lady Darlene Seals will be Sunday, March 8, at the Lily Hill Baptist Church at 2:30 p.m. The Rev. Edward Bolton Sr., Rocky Mt. Baptist Church of Oxford, will be the guest speaker.
Working at a church is both humbling and horrifying. You get the joy of being a part of God’s ongoing mission and watching lives be transformed by the Holy Spirit each day. I often stand in awe of why God would choose someone like me to carry forth His Word. When I look around, I see many ar…
