February 1 in Baptist History

The Civil War was one of the most horrendous periods in American history, but God can, and does, bring good things out of bad.  While many thousands of lives were lost, there were also thousands of soldiers on both sides of the conflict who threw themselves on the...

God Shall Reveal – Philippians 3:12-15

As I said in a previous message, Paul’s words in this scripture sound somewhat contradictory. But of course they aren’t. The Holy Spirit, in inspiring the Word of God, cannot give His prophets mutually opposing facts. But that doesn’t mean that we, the readers of...

The Counter-Agent – Philippians 3:12-14

Recently, while doing my daily treadmill running, I have been reading a non-religious biography that Sister Kathy recommended to me. It is called “The Woman Who Smashed Codes,” by Jason Fagone. The description on the cover says, “A true story of Love, Spies, and the...

January 25

Hans Hut was led to the Saviour through the ministry of Hans Denck.  On May 26, 1526, he testified to his faith by receiving believer’s baptism.  Immediately his manner of life changed; he was a new creature in Christ.  Soon he was traveling about Bavaria and Austria,...

Paul’s New Passion – Philippians 3:7-11

A wrestler from a little town in North Idaho is in the spotlight, competing for a medal at the Summer Olympics. His Russian opponent wrestles hard, pushing him to the end of his strength and requiring him to use every technique he has ever learned. But he comes out...

December 2025

Dear Pastor and Brethren: Mission Activity               On December 7th, I had to ask Bro. Gaches to fill the pulpit for me because I was recovering from the negative side effects of a medicine called a Vaso restrictor to reduce the size of my veins and arteries so...

January 18 in Baptist History

For seven years, Samuel Howe pastored the church that met in “Deadman’s Place,” London.  To earn a living and pay the bills he worked as a cobbler, as did William Carey before he went to India.  Howe published a book called “The Sufficiency of the Spirit’s Teaching,”...

As Many as be Perfect – Philippians 3:7-15

The Lord spoke with Solomon, answering his prayer after the completion of the temple. In I Kings 9 God said, Solomon “if thou wilt walk before me, as David thy father walked, in integrity of heart, and in uprightness, to do according to all that I have commanded thee,...