A week ago, I was asked to baptize an infant later that morning. I have misgivings about it because nowhere in the Bible is there any such thing as infant baptism. Jesus wasn't baptized until He was thirty years old. As a baby, He was dedicated to the Lord. Last night I read every scripture …
Call on the Lord’s Name
And whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved - Acts 2:21, MEV iStock Photo The apostle Paul further explains why by calling on the name of Jesus, a person will be saved. In his letter to the Romans, he wrote, "that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe …
Laird Tells Martina About Antonia
"Poor Antonia," Martina said, shaking her head sadly. Laird had just told her about his adopted sister's breakdown which led to her stay in a psychiatric hospital. Laird stared at her. "You feel sorry for her?" he exclaimed. "Yes, I do. It must be painful watching the man you love fall in love with and …
Dushan Tells Chioma About Ruth’s Visit
It was Monday evening and Chioma was expecting Dushan. They were going to spend the night watching Foyle's War on ITV after having dinner which she had prepared. She had just finished taking a shower and putting on a black top and jeans and the beautiful gold chain he had bought for her in Buenos …
Love Compels Us
Because we understand our fearful responsibility to the Lord, we work hard to persuade others. God knows we are sincere, and I hope you know this, too. Are we commending ourselves to you again? No, we are giving you a reason to be proud of us, so you can answer those who brag about having a spectacular …
Fear and Wisdom
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom - Psalm 111:10 What does it mean to "fear" the Lord? Does it mean to be terrified of Him? No. It means to be in reverence of Him (to have and show the utmost respect) and who wouldn't be once they come to know Him? The psalmist actually gives us some …
Breaking Up With Mandy
I was on my way to see Mandy. I wasn't looking forward to the reason why I called and asked her to meet me but it was something I had to do. I had been putting it off for weeks now. I couldn't continue to be in a relationship with her when I wanted to …
Brody Goes to Natalia
"What's the matter, Brody?" She could tell that he was upset about something. "I went to see Professor Warren yesterday." "Professor Warren? Why did you go to see him?" "I had to confront him." "Confront him about what?" "About Kalisha." Natalia stiffened when she heard his ex-girlfriend's name. "What does this have to do with …
Our Substitute
For when we were still without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. For scarcely for a righteous man will one die; yet perhaps for a good man someone would even dare to die. But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Much more then, having …
Don’t Put it Off
"I passed by your church this morning and heard the congregation singing, Jesus is Coming Again." "Yes. It's one of my favorite hymns." "You really believe He's coming again." "Of course. God is not a Man that He should lie. Jesus promised that He will come again and He will." "If that is true, why …
Notes to Women 