April 5

Apr 3, 2026 | This Sunday in Baptist History

William Brisbane was born into aristocracy near Charleston, S.C.   Despite his wealth and position, the Lord eventually saved his soul and used him for His glory.  William’s early education was through a Roman Catholic priest.  After that he attended Beaufort College...

What I have Learned – Philippians 4:11

Apr 2, 2026 | Wednesday

According to a 1997 article in the “New York Times,” Bill Gates, who was then worth $35 billion dollars, was speaking to an audience of 1,500 at a meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. After his presentation, Dr. John Kiley, a medical...

Just Deserts – Luke 23:39-43

Mar 29, 2026 | Sunday Morning

Thursday is the first day of Passover, making this a good time of the year to consider Jesus’ crucifixion. (But, of course, any time of year is a good time to consider the crucifixion.) Next Sunday is the day that most Christians celebrate Christ’s resurrection. The...

March 29

Mar 27, 2026 | This Sunday in Baptist History

While visiting Kiokee, Georgia, and the first Baptist church in that state, I was not looking for the burial place of Jabez Marshall.  I was searching for the better known names of Daniel and Abraham, but Jabez was there in the graveyard next to that ancient building...

How to say “Thank you” – Philippians 4:10-23

Mar 26, 2026 | Wednesday

For a great many people, there are three little sentences which are very hard to say out loud. They are just eight little words, broken down into three short phrases, but some find them difficult. The first is, “I love you!” Between spouses may be easy, but...

Herod’s Opportunity – Wasted – Luke 23:1-15

Mar 22, 2026 | Sunday Morning

In Genesis 6 we have Noah’s construction of an ark (a ship) – preparation for the upcoming world-wide flood. Just for fun, let’s say that one of Noah’s neighbors owned a logging and lumber business. When that man saw a big building project next door, he offered to...

Mar 21, 2026 | Timothy Parrow

Dear Pastor and Brethren:  Preaching Themes                                        The Lord has enabled me to preach four messages on the subject, “Christ’s Role in the Covenant of Redemption.” His official position in the covenant of redemption is dual. Hb.7:22...

March 22

Mar 19, 2026 | This Sunday in Baptist History

John Gill was born on November 23, 1697, at Kettering, Northamptonshire.  Early in life, he displayed a keen mind, and before he was eleven years old, he was reading Latin and Greek.  He was so thirsty for knowledge that the owner of the local book store permitted him...

The Glory of the Final Four – Philippians 4:6-9

Mar 19, 2026 | Wednesday

Yesterday was the beginning of “March Madness,” or as it is sometimes called, the “Big Dance.” Those are nicknames for the NCAA – National Collegiate Athletic Association’s – basketball tournament. Sixty-four of this countries “best” college basketball teams are...

Things to Think About – Philippians 4:8

Mar 15, 2026 | Sunday Evening

It has been a while, but there was a time when I was spending hours regularly at the Kootenai County Jail. Technically it is called the Kootenai County Public Safety Building. On one occasion, I was there to visit an inmate whose name was Tim. For about 20 minutes, he...