I found J. Allen Blair's insight (in Living Consistently) challenging. He recalled a friend who visited a lighthouse and asked the keeper, "Are you not afraid to live here?" The keeper replied, "Not at all. We never think of ourselves." The surprised visitor said, "You never think of yourselves! How is … Continue reading Keep the Lamp Burning Brightly
Author: DrJayCook
Catch the Wave
Do you want to see something amazing? Check out the video below. It’s about 1 ½ minutes long. Here’s a description of what you’ll see… Famed surfer Laird Hamilton is standing on his surfboard being pulled along by a jet ski. At the right time (when he has gained enough speed), he lets go and … Continue reading Catch the Wave
Just one cog?
I'm just one person. What can I do? How can I really make a difference? I'm not that important. I'm just a cog in the machine. All of that is true of you. You probably won't make a huge impact in the world. You are just one person - insignificant in the big scheme things. … Continue reading Just one cog?
What Would I Do?
A few months ago, my son Jameson asked me a sobering question. I was reminded of it last night. Newsong came to FBC with their Christmas Tour again (and all the groups were incredible). Jameson got to sing Christmas Shoes with them on stage - it made this dad proud. But Jameson is always excelling … Continue reading What Would I Do?
But I Can’t?
I can't teach. I can't deac. I can't ush. And I definitely don't do dirty diapers. There's nothing I can do at church! Really? Who came up with the idea that there are only a few things that you can do in and through the church? Who came up with the idea that if you … Continue reading But I Can’t?
Wrestling with God?
For a number of weeks at First Baptist Church of Pascagoula, I have been preaching a series on the life of Jacob. (Really interesting - the man, not the sermons 😉 ) Anyway, lately we've been focused on the night Jacob wrestled with God. Have you ever wrestled with God? I have. For that matter, … Continue reading Wrestling with God?
Mississippi has the opportunity to vote for life or death
Amendments 26 I'm sure that you have heard about it, but what have you heard? For those who have not actually seen what the wording is (that Mississippians have the opportunity to vote for or against), it is this: "Should the term 'person' be defined to include every human being from the moment of fertilization, … Continue reading Mississippi has the opportunity to vote for life or death
What would you do?
The following article was published in First Baptist's Reminder newsletter September 28, 2011... Chuck Swindoll tells the story of a house church in the former Soviet Union. They had to meet in secret to avoid reprisals from the communist government. One Sunday these believers arrived inconspicuously in small groups throughout the day so as not … Continue reading What would you do?
VBS – Can you see it in it?
A funny thing happened recently at First Baptist Church. We had Vacation Bible School. For some, it brings memories of fun activities, songs, and (of course) red koolaid and cookies. For some, it brings moments of fear and trepidation - as they think about being in a room with a few dozen sugar-ladened kids. … Continue reading VBS – Can you see it in it?
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