Looking Back & Looking Ahead
It is a new year. It’s a time to reflect on what God has done in our lives over the past year, and thank Him for all things – yes, … [Read more…]
Author: Parks Chastain
Our Gift This Christmas
As we enter the Advent season, I am so excited. This is a special time of year as we come together to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas. There’s so … [Read more…]
The Main Focus
It’s so easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of Christmas that too often we don’t take enough time to meditate on what this season is really … [Read more…]
The Main Focus
It’s so easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of Christmas that too often we don’t take enough time to meditate on what this season is really … [Read more…]
A Thankful Attitude
The holiday season is upon us. Thanksgiving sometimes gets lost in the rush to Christmas, but let’s not let that happen in our lives. The Bible tells us that when … [Read more…]
A Pilgrim Prayer of Thanksgiving
Ever wonder about what the Pilgrims prayed on what we call the “first Thanksgiving,” when they praised God for a successful harvest. The Pilgrims used something called The Book of … [Read more…]
“Christmas in October”
What? You’re probably saying “It’s too soon. The Christmas trees aren’t even up yet at Wal-Mart.” I bet they are! But, October puts me in the Christmas spirit, not because … [Read more…]
Something Really Scary…..
Back in 1741, Jonathan Edwards preached a sermon in Enfield (now in Connecticut), entitled “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God.” That sermon is just as relevant today as … [Read more…]
It’s Homecoming!!
No, not at the football game, but at Maple Grove Missionary Baptist Church. We’ll celebrate Homecoming on Sunday, September 19th. Homecoming is our opportunity to celebrate one more year of … [Read more…]
“A Time for Every Purpose Under Heaven”
It’s September! Fall! Finally! Cooler days and nights are on the way! When I think about fall, I think about the leaves changing colors. Towards the end of this month, … [Read more…]