What a difference! There was no doubt that something had changed, or should I say, something had changed them. As we’ve begun our Sunday morning studies in the book of Acts, this change has again jumped out at me and challenged me. I’m talking about Christ’s disciples (minus Judas Iscariot, of course). Remember? Remember the…
DetailsThere is so much we just don’t know. And so much we can’t know. We often face circumstances in life and wonder what’s going on? Why is it going on? How long is it going to go on? Did I do anything to warrant this going on? Sometimes the “what,” the “why,” and the “how…
DetailsSpring is in the air! Literally. It’s a little early in Middle Georgia this year, but you can see it everywhere. Yes, I’m talking about the pollen. That yellow cloud that settles on everything, giving things a noticeably yellow tint. It’s almost as if you can feel it coating you as you walk outside. And…
DetailsYou’ve probably noticed it on the emails that I’ve sent out so far this year. They close with our theme for 2023, something we’ve been talking about the last several Sundays here at Berean. Very simply, it’s “Spread the Word!” I don’t imagine you need any explanation; it’s pretty clear. It’s a reminder of what…
DetailsLast week it was a new song. This week, it’s an old one. I was reminded of it through our Men of the Word study yesterday. The chapter we read referenced the story of Peter and his companions and their “go fish” challenge from the Lord. You can read about it in the first part…
DetailsNever. A word that, depending on its context, can be good or bad. In this case, it’s good. A few days ago, I heard a song that caught my ear because of its title. Then its message caught my heart. We’re blessed when we think of who and what God is, but have you ever…
DetailsLife is busy, isn’t it? Going and coming. Work, school, errands, groceries, sports, dinners, get-togethers, and of course, church. And you could probably add some things to the list. Yes, it seems as if we are always going and coming. Then there are those times when we might say that we don’t even know if…
DetailsAs we begin another year, isn’t it good to know that that which matters most is the same? We’ve talked about this in our services here at Berean the first couple of weeks in 2023. Our God and His word are unchanging. The gospel that brings salvation endures unaltered. God’s grace is still sufficient. His…
DetailsLast week was about Mary; today, it’s Joseph’s turn. You’re familiar with his story, right? It’s there in Matthew 1:18-25. Mary, trusting in the God of the impossible, accepts her role as the mother of the Messiah, and suddenly Joseph’s world is turned upside down. His blessed betrothal to Mary has taken a shocking and…
DetailsWell, the Christmas season is in full swing now. As we consider Christmas, what words come to mind as a believer? “Joy”? “Peace”? “Good will”? How about the word “fear”? As we read the Christmas story in Scripture, we can see it. We see fear. And that’s the reason we also see the words “Fear…
DetailsI sat to write about one thing, but a few minutes ago a phone call changed that. Through a member of our church, I just spoke with someone I was in Bible college with over 40 years ago. I don’t think I’ve seen him or have spoken to him since our college days (sometimes you…
DetailsLeading up to Thanksgiving each year, I look for a Scripture to chew on that presents the topic of gratitude or praise. Instead of rushing headlong into Christmas mode (as seems to be the prevailing tendency now), I enjoy reflecting on the goodness of God and the praise He is due. This year Psalm 146:2…
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