No, I’m not going to write out a prayer for you to pray. I am going to encourage you to pray this Good Friday. Read these passages, meditate on them, and pray this Good Friday. I will see you in church on Sunday to celebrate the glorious resurrection of Christ! “But He was pierced becauseContinue reading “A Good Friday prayer”
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Yes, we are running against the wind
In light of the recent events in our state, I had intended to write a blog post of my own for today. However, I read a great article by my friend, Dr. Mark Foley, President of the University of Mobile. I was so moved by his words, I wanted to share them with you today.Continue reading “Yes, we are running against the wind”
Religious liberty is at stake
Most of the time I write my own articles on this blog, but today I am compelled to simply urge all of my readers to carefully read this post from Dr. Albert Mohler, along with the column in the New York Times in order to better understand the issues that we are facing. Powerful peopleContinue reading “Religious liberty is at stake”
Seasons
In Alabama this week, the season is definitely WINTER!! It’s been cold. I have friends who love it and eagerly look for the snow in every weather forecast. Other friends love winter because they hunt, etc. Personally, winter is my least favorite season. It’s followed by spring, which I don’t particularly enjoy because we alwaysContinue reading “Seasons”
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!
From our family to yours, the Corbins wish you a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! I will not resume blogging until early January 2015 in order to take a couple of weeks to devote to family and planning for 2015. Thanks for reading this blog. Your feedback and affirmation is a great blessingContinue reading “Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!”
Grief during the Christmas season
As I write these words, a precious family is due to arrive at our church facilities in about an hour for a visitation and memorial service. To lose a loved one is painful no matter the time of year, but when it happens so close to Christmas that seems to heighten the pain for yearsContinue reading “Grief during the Christmas season”
God keeps His word
God keeps His word. Every time. No exceptions. Did you know that is one of the great themes of the Christmas story we are all familiar with? It all begins during a crisis in Judah that took place over 700 years before Christ was born. King Ahaz is ruling in Judah and he receives wordContinue reading “God keeps His word”
Living between the Advents
Many Christian churches observe what is called Advent on the Sundays leading up to Christmas. The term “advent” has Latin roots and simply means “coming.” It refers to the coming of Christ. As early as the fourth century, Christian churches were designating a period of time leading up to the celebration of Christ’s birth. ItContinue reading “Living between the Advents”
Simple faith is saving faith
Each year I read through the Bible, and my reading this morning was in the book of Acts. Even though I have read it probably hundreds of times over the years, the power of this passage really spoke to me today… “About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and theContinue reading “Simple faith is saving faith”
Christians & Election Day
Today is election day across America. In addition to thousands of local and statewide raises, one-third of the Senate and the entire House of Representatives will be elected today. It is certainly an extremely significant day in the life of our nation. In my opinion, there are Christians who take equally unhealthy positions when itContinue reading “Christians & Election Day”
