October 25

Allen Wyley was not an ordained minister, but late in his life he did preach and exhort the brethren.  After being baptized by David Thomas in 1765 he yearned to have a Baptist preacher to come to Culpepper, Virginia, to evangelize the people and possibly to start a...

Love: Nature, Source and Manifestation – I John 4:7-5:3

Many have left the subject of “love” to poets and song writers. There have been some good poems on the subject. “How do I love thee? Let me count the ways” – Elizabeth Barrett Browning. “I will always love you” – Dolly Parton. More spiritual people fight...

Reciprocal Residency – I John 3:23-24

It is open to some debate, but I think that the Spirit’s primary purpose in leading John to write this epistle, was to lay down guidelines whereby we can test whether or not we are children of God. Are you unsure if you are saved? Read and study I John. It is not the...

October 18

On this day in 1649 the Court of the Massachusetts Bay Colony wrote the following letter to the leadership of the Plymouth Colony, chiding them for their leniency toward the Baptists in their realm. “Honored and beloved Brethren: We have heretofore heard diverse...

The Beloved Beseiged – I John 4:1-3

There is a Baptist church on the west side of Spokane, the pastor of which I tried to establish some fellowship. We were getting along fine for a year or so, having coffee once in a while, until several of us attended a meeting at his church in which there were...

September, 2026

Dear Pastor and Brethren: Mission Activities           During this month, we had a fellowship meal after the morning service to create a successful time of spiritual fellowship and social fellowship. Sis. Elaine Maginnis attended for the first time since she moved to...

The First Commandment of All – I John 3:23

One of the enjoyable things Judy and I did while on vacation was to visit the Tennessee Museum of the Bible. I knew there was a book store involved, so I went into their mini mall bay in Pigeon’s Forge with low expectations. I thought there might be a few old Bibles...

October 11

C. A. Stiles is not a familiar name.  He was not famous.  He didn’t do anything outstanding to draw attention to himself.  But he was faithful to his Saviour. C.A. was born in 1836, near Charleston, South Carolina.  Following his salvation, he was baptized not long...

August Report

Dear Pastor and Brethren: Preaching Material           I have begun a new series of messages entitled, “Seven Promises of God the Father to God the Son to Aid Him in the Fulfillment of the Covenant of Redemption.” It seems like my sermon titles get longer and longer...