Category: Editorials

Carlton McPeak Guest Columnist When someone receives Christ and makes Him Lord of their life, there is an expectation they must live up to in their daily “walk.” Paul concludes that the…

Thou art good, and doest good” (Psalm 119:68 KJV). God did not, sometime in the distant past, become good and start doing good things. God has always been good and done good….

Rick Patrick Columnist Those of you who have seen me out and about at any point in time over the last few years may have noticed that I wear a brace on…

James H. Cagle Guest Columnist “I said, I will answer also my part, I also will shew mine opinion. For I am full of matter, the spirit within me constraineth me. Behold,…

Sheryl Boldt Guest Column I’ve loved writing ever since I watched my mother – an aspiring author – peck away on her Royal manual typewriter. Her example sparked my own passion for…

Carlton McPeak Guest Columnist Can you imagine the struggle Paul had when he considered the people in Colossae, Laodicea and other places, and his desire for them to have an understanding of…

James H. Cagle Guest Columnist “Turn not to the right hand nor to the left: remove thy foot from evil” (Proverbs 4:27 KJV). A resolution is a promise, intent, purpose, plan, objective…

Carlton McPeak Guest Columnist After declaring God’s “mystery” had been revealed to all generations, Paul then stated his method and purpose for proclaiming this mystery. His method was to admonish and to…

Sheryl Boldt Guest Columnist Has it been a while since you truly felt that God heard your prayers? Maybe you haven’t even wanted to pray. Do you feel unworthy? Insignificant? Do you…

James H. Cagle Guest Columnis “Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel” (Isaiah 7:14 KJV). Christmas is an annual celebration held on the supposed…

Carlton McPeak Guest Columnis God has provided knowledge for the Christian’s hope. Christ has rescued Christians from darkness and reconciled them to God. Now Paul is preaching the hidden mystery (Colossians 1:24-27)….

Sheryl Boldt Guest Columnist Years ago, I cuddled my one-year-old granddaughter. Looking into her sweet little face, I said, “Emma, do you know how much I love you?” Immediately, I sensed my…

Carlton McPeak Guest Columnist When Paul talks about what Christ has done to be the reconciler of mankind to God, there is a condition placed upon being eternally reconciled to God. Paul…

James H. Cagle Guest Columnist “And the devil that deceived hem was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are, and shall be tormented…

Carlton McPeak Guest Columnist After identifying the Christ as being the one who has rescued people and transferred them into His kingdom, Paul gives evidence to identify Him. Paul begins by saying…

James H. Cagle Guest Columnist “For whatsoever is born of God (born-again) overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith” (1 John 5:4 KJV). A…

Carlton McPeak Guest Columnist As Paul continues his prayer for the Colossian Christians, he mentions two things God has done for which every Christian should give thanks. He says God has “rescued…