Devotional Thought for Today – 03/09/2021

2 Timothy 1 ¹Paul expresses great affection for Timothy. (v.1-5) Exhorts him to improve his spiritual gifts. (v.6-14) Tells of many who basely deserted him, but speaks with affection of Onesiphorus. (v.15-18)  In the second section, Paul encourages Timothy to be bold in his testimony and sharing of the Gospel for God alone has given … More Devotional Thought for Today – 03/09/2021

Devotional thought for Today – 03/04/2021

1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 This portion of 1 Thessalonians 5 can be divided into two sections; v.12-22 and v.23-28. The first is a series of exhortations or final instructions on how to live as faithful believers pending the return of Christ.  The latter is Pauls’s final salutation and blessing to the church.  The two are fully … More Devotional thought for Today – 03/04/2021

Devotional Thought for Today – 03/02/2021

Philippians 1 Chapter 1 includes a brief introduction (Philippians 1:1–2) followed by three key sections. First, Paul gives thanks and prayer on behalf of the Philippian Christians (Philippians 1:3–11). Second, he focuses on the expansion of the gospel (Philippians 1:12–18). Third, he emphasizes that, for the believer, to live is Christ and to die is … More Devotional Thought for Today – 03/02/2021

The Culture and the Pulpit

The Culture and the Pulpit On Feb. 15, 2021,  Stand in the Gap Today Hosts Keith Wiebe and Sam Rohrer discussed the purpose, power, and responsibility of the pulpit at this defining hour in our nation’s history. Guests were Pastor Joe Green with the St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church in Pennsylvania, and Reverend Paul Blair with Fairview Baptist Church in Oklahoma.  What is the … More The Culture and the Pulpit

Amber Found Hope, Recovery, and Restoration

INSPIRING HOPE THROUGH TRANSFORMATION “Hope is possible, recovery is possible, restoration and reconciliation are possible … there is hope for me, and there’s hope for anybody that’s in a dark place.”—Amber Amber Bigelow grew up too fast. Amber’s parents divorced when she was just a baby, and she was raised by her mother, who Amber … More Amber Found Hope, Recovery, and Restoration