March 6

Caleb Blood was born in Massachusetts in 1754. As a young man, while attending a dance, he came under great conviction for his sin. The voice of God seemed to say, “What doest thou here, Elijah?” Under the direction of the Holy Spirit Caleb repented before...

Walk of the All-Star – I Thessalonians 2:11-12

Cal Ripken, Jr, has been nicknamed the “Iron Man of Baseball.” On September 6, 1995, he broke the record of 2,130 consecutive games in which he played. That is something like 13+ years without missing a game. But there were occasions when that consecutive...

God’s Love and Our King – II Chronicles 2:11; 9:5-6

It has been the theme of a thousand songs – that love is the greatest of all themes. This has been the story of thousands of poets – and prose-writers as well. And it is clearly a Biblical theme – but here we have to watch out for definitions – and directions. David...

January 2016

Dear Pastor and Brethren: A New Year Begins! With joy we look forward to seeing the blessings of our Lord upon us for the new year, for our hope is in the Lord! We need such blessings as renewed health, renewed zeal, a clear vision, and renewed energy to work toward...

February 28

Joseph Reese was born in 1732 to a couple who had emigrated from Wales to Delware and eventually to South Carolina. Mr. & Mrs. Reese were among the first pioneers to settle in the area known as the Congarees. Joseph was raised in the Anglican church, but by the...

The Growing Saint – Colossians 2:6-7

Life is the condition which distinguishes plants and animals from inorganic objects. Plants have life, but rocks do not – until that life is taken from those plants. Animals have life, but clouds do not – even though clouds move, grow and change shapes. People have...

Basic for Baptism – Acts 8:26- 38

Let’s say that I am coming to visit you at your house. My approach to your house might come in a variety of ways. I most likely would drive my car, but on the other hand I might walk all the way, talking days to get there. I could take a taxi, catch a ride with...

February 21

Robert Hall passed into the presence of his Saviour on this day in 1831. Shortly after his birth in 1764, it was predicted that he would never amount to anything. As the youngest of fourteen children, his ability to speak and walk was far slower than any of his...