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,…
Category: Editorials
Today Can Be Different: From my mom’s typewriter to my first children’s book
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…
Living God’s Way: The full assurance of understanding
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…
Cagle Grams: What is a resolution?
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…
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…