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Get a spiritual-health checkup

In the past month, I have been preaching in my church on the topic "The Healthy Church." Most pastors and Christians would like for their churches to grow, but often we ask the wrong questions when it comes to seeing that happen.

February 04, 2013 | By Pastor Brad Butler First Baptist Church, Pembroke | Faith


God's love proven with Son's blood

The love of God is seen in the giving of Jesus to die for the sins of man. John recorded, "For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through him might be saved" (John 3:16, 17).

February 04, 2013 | By Minister Riley Nelson Richmond Hill Church of Christ | Faith


Obeying law of love means application

Jesus made it clear of what the greatest rules of life to follow were. When asked what the greatest commandments from God were, he answered, in Mark 12, "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength," and "Love your neighbor as yourself." The Apostle Paul elevated this idea of love in 1 Corinthians 13 when he went as far ...

February 04, 2013 | By Pastor Steve Lane New Beginnings Community Church | Faith


Be prepared for when God calls

The Bible says, "It is appointed unto man, once to die, and then the judgment." And immediately some reader is thinking, "Why is he starting there? I turn to this column for a bit of uplift, and I get this?"

January 29, 2013 | By Pastor Brad Butler First Baptist Church, Pembroke | Faith


Obey God no matter what world thinks

What are Christians supposed to do when they are surrounded by those who refuse to hold to God's teachings?

January 29, 2013 | By Minister Riley Nelson Richmond Hill Church of Christ | Faith


Walking in the footsteps of Jesus

Last November, I was blessed to take my first pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Although I have been in the ministry for nearly 20 years, I had never gone to Israel.

January 28, 2013 | By Rev. Katrina Deason Columnist | Faith


Make your legacy one of generosity

Last week, I wrote about New Year's resolutions, filling the void within and changing lives for the better. From many years of counseling on many topics, I know about relationship and self-esteem issues.

January 28, 2013 | By John Scherer Columnist | Faith


What if life begins sooner than later?

This week marked the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, a decision that made abortions legal. Since that decision, more than 54 million fetuses have been aborted, according to the National Right to Life Committee.

January 28, 2013 | By Pastor Steve Lane New Beginnings Community Church | Faith


Religious round table set for Hinesville

Members of Africa on Fire and the Coastal Georgia School of Missions will sponsor a round table from 9 a.m.-noon Friday, Feb. 1, at the Temple of Praise Church Ministries, 406C S. Main St. in Hinesville.

January 28, 2013 | By Edith Anderson Correspondent | Faith


Do not lose sight of what God expects of you

Some misunderstand God's promise of eternal life. They know - and are right - that God cares for every soul. However, they lose sight of the fact that God's promise is conditional.

January 15, 2013 | Minister Riley Nelson Richmond Hill Church of Christ | Faith


Find a mission to give your time to

There are primarily three areas of missions: local, home and foreign. Local missions reach out to those within our geographic region. Home missions include other ministries to those out of our local geographic area, but still within the United States. Foreign missions are ministries to those outside of our own country.

January 14, 2013 | Pastor Steve Lane New Beginnings Community Church | Faith


Speaking in love can make a difference in life

"When you get to the fork in the road, take it." "Nobody ever goes there because it's always too crowded." "We made too many wrong mistakes." "A nickel ain't worth a dime anymore."

January 13, 2013 | Pastor Brad Butler First Baptist Church, Pembroke | Faith


Turning to God, get the new year off right

As a new year begins, some wonder about the future. They are concerned about jobs, investments, family and a host of other things. There is nothing wrong with thinking about such things, as long as they do not enslave us to them, to the point that they are all we think about. If we allow that to happen, we will not have a "happy new year." At the beginning of the year it is a ...

January 09, 2013 | Minister Riley Nelson Richmond Hill Church of Christ | Faith


Be remembered for good things

Just this week we've had to put away the old calendar for a new one; can you believe it's already 2013?

January 08, 2013 | Pastor Steve Lane New Beginnings Community Church | Faith


Confrontation can be key in shaping us

I had a wonderful conversation with an old friend this week. We had not spoken in 20 years. Gary is a very unique individual. The first time I met him was to interview him to become the music minister in the church I was serving as pastor. It was only a part-time position. His full-time job was as an attorney. Gary was great at both jobs, and we worked well together. But I have to ...

January 07, 2013 | Pastor Brad Butler First Baptist Church, Pembroke | Faith


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A special day to rejoice, mourn

Many look forward to Mother's Day, a time to honor, remember and celebrate motherhood.

May 14, 2013 | By Pastor Steve Lane New Beginnings Community Church | Faith


Remembering great mothers by giving

Millions of people walk every day for various reasons, primarily to get some exercise. Others walk to support different causes.

May 14, 2013 | By Edith Anderson Correspondent | Faith


Mothers are joys and privileges

Eight years ago this April, my mother passed away. It has been a while since that thought has caused me to burst out in tears, but it still fills me with deep sadness. I miss her terribly. I would give just about anything to be able to hear her deep Southern drawl on the telephone again.

May 14, 2013 | By Pastor Brad Butler First Baptist Church, Pembroke | Faith


Heed wise words of the Master

Jesus said, "He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him; the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day" (John 12:48). Knowing how much depends on obeying his word, a study of the Bible should be important to everyone.

May 14, 2013 | By Minister Riley Nelson Richmond Hill Church of Christ | Faith


Mother's role in child's life

First and foremost, I wish all mothers a wonderful and happy Mother's Day.

May 13, 2013 | By Pastor Kathleen Ayala Columnist | Faith


Matthew was host with the most

Few people may realize that the Apostle Matthew may have been the original party animal.

May 07, 2013 | By John Scherer Columnist | Faith


Three religions converge in one story

Many of the major religions of the world have a lot in common. The similarities between Christians, Jews and Muslims, for instance, can be seen in the story of Abraham and Sarah.

May 07, 2013 | Special to the News | Faith


Standing on God's word

I am convinced that the Bible is right, but somebody else is wrong. I cannot call right wrong and wrong right.

May 07, 2013 | By Rev. Dr. Alvin Jackson Columnist | Faith


Make sure you're ready for Heaven

Serving as a pastor close to a military base has been a wonderful experience for me. I have met so many wonderful people who have served our country, and for that I am grateful.

May 06, 2013 | By Pastor Brad Butler First Baptist Church, Pembroke | Faith


Show concern for the unresolved

Serving as a pastor close to a military base has been a wonderful experience for me. I have met so many wonderful people who have served our country, and for that I am grateful.

May 06, 2013 | By Pastor Steve Lane New Beginnings Community Church | Faith


God shows wack back to salvation

God created man to worship and love him. He had prepared a place for man to dwell, providing all of man's needs. (Genesis 1, 2). In doing this, God allowed for his creation, man, to be able to decide to obey him or to follow another way (Joshua 24:15).

May 06, 2013 | By Minister Riley Nelson Richmond Hill Church of Christ | Faith


Community bows head to lift prayers

Around 40 people bowed their heads in prayer Thursday on the steps of Richmond Hill City Hall as local pastors led the group in the annual National Day of Prayer celebration.

May 06, 2013 | By Crissie Elrick Staff writer | Faith


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