by Pastor Joey Carroll I am obviously a fan of a church providing for the financial needs of their pastor and his family. The flock of God that I pastor does so for me very faithfully and very generously. In 1 Corinthians 9, Paul makes the point that as a minister of the Lord, he … Continue reading Denying Privileges for the Sake of Ministry
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The Role of the Pastor & Teacher
By Pastor Joey Carroll As a pastor of a church, my heart is often overwhelmed at the responsibility I have been given to shepherd the flock of God. Thankfully, the Lord has gifted the church I pastor with several faithful elders who shoulder the immense responsibility with me. The responsibilities that we carry can be … Continue reading The Role of the Pastor & Teacher
Another Year of God’s Faithfulness
By Pastor Joey Carroll Well that certainly went by quickly. Another holiday season and year has come to an end. Once again for us Christians, we can all give testimony to the faithfulness of our Heavenly Father. Another year has passed, and He has faithfully shepherded His people and provided for their needs. As for … Continue reading Another Year of God’s Faithfulness
ThanksGiving, Part 4
By Cody Anderson I hope you have already found yourself more thankful since the beginning of this series. I have found myself in times of frustration and irritation, reminding myself to be grateful for the very things irritating me. It completely changed my attitude and caused me to offer praise and worship to God. Straight … Continue reading ThanksGiving, Part 4
Thanksgiving, Part 3
By Cody Anderson In this day and age, I think it is easy to see that people are quicker to complain than to give thanks or praise. Unfortunately, it is the lifestyle of the world. Paul’s writing in Colossians 3:15-17 addresses how our lifestyles and worship as new creations should be marked by giving thanks. … Continue reading Thanksgiving, Part 3
ThanksGiving, Part 1
By Cody Anderson We are beginning a Thanksgiving series. Let’s look at what it means to give thanks. How can we give thanks? To whom is thanks given, and why? This seems like a no-brainer of an article, much less an entire series. I will be honest, when I started my preparation, I thought the … Continue reading ThanksGiving, Part 1
“…to secure undistracted devotion to the Lord”
By Joey Carroll How can I motivate you toward a life of devotion to the Lord? If you are an unbeliever, I would first encourage you to consider His character. Everyone has an opinion about God, and how they live reflects that opinion. But I think it is best to let go of our opinions … Continue reading “…to secure undistracted devotion to the Lord”
Ignorance
By Joey Carroll The word “ignorance” is not a derogatory term. It simply means a lack of knowledge or understanding. The word reminds me of the time I chose not to read the book “A Tale of Two Cities” prior to an exam. It was obvious from my grade that I was ignorant of the … Continue reading Ignorance
Remain
By Joey Carroll There is a truth in the Bible that we have largely ignored for the last 100 years or so. It is found in a verse that sits in the very center of the story of Jonah. It says, “...Salvation is of the LORD,” (Jonah 2:9, KJV). If you are familiar with that … Continue reading Remain
Intimacy
By Joey Carroll For the next few weeks, let’s talk about some easy stuff like marriage, divorce, remarriage, widowhood, and singleness. I am obviously being sarcastic. But the Bible does have much to say about these things. So, you will have to make the decision we all have to make when we sit down to … Continue reading Intimacy