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…
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Living God’s Way: Purpose for Paul preaching
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…
Are you experiencing a prolonged spiritual dry spell?
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…
Cagle Grams: Christmas is about our savior being born
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…
Living God’s way: Paul preaching the hidden mystery
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)….
A Christmas Reminder: You are loved more than you realize
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…
Living God’s Way: Steadfast and immovable
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…
Cagle Grams: When Satan bows
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…
Living God’s way: Christ, the Firstborn
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…
Cagle Grams: Victory is a choice
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…
Living God’s way: Rescued and transferred
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…
Cagle Grams: Thanksgiving
James H. Cagle Guest Columnist “Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ” (Ephesians 5:20 KJV). The first Thanksgiving in America…
Living God’s Way: Attaining steadfastness and patience
Carlton McPeak Guest Columnist As a result of hearing about the faith of the Colossians, Paul prayed on their behalf for several things. Among them was that God will strengthen them so…
Cagle Grams:
James H. Cagle Guest Columnist “And I said after she had done all these things, Turn thou unto me. But she returned not. And her treacherous sister Judah saw it…And…I had put…
Cagle Grams: Protasis and apodosis
James H. Cagle Guest Columnist “If my people, which are called by my name (Christians), shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will…
Living God’s Way: Applying God’s will to our lives
Carlton McPeak Guest Columnist After learning about the faith of the Colossians, one thing Paul continually prayed to God for was for Him to fill these brethren with “the knowledge of [God’s]…
Living God’s Way: Applying God’s will to our lives
Sheryl Boldt Guest Columnist At 20 years old, Jenny felt like giving up. She had maintained a solid B average during her first year of college, but last summer, her life started…