Should Christians celebrate Christmas?”

When they first hear this question, many people are perplexed by the seeming ridiculousness of it. “Of course, Christians should celebrate Christmas,” they say, “after all, Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, the founder of the Christian faith, isn’t it?” But, it isn’t that simple. There has been controversy over the … More Should Christians celebrate Christmas?”

Devotional Thought for Today – 12/16/2022

46 And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord, 47 And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. 48 For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. 49 For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is his name. LUKE 1:46-49 LUKE 1 Chapter … More Devotional Thought for Today – 12/16/2022

In God We Trust?

There is an old story of a father who took his young son out and stood him on the railing of their back porch. He then went down, stood on the lawn, and encouraged the child to jump into his arms. “I’ll catch you,” the father said confidently. After a lot of coaxing, the little … More In God We Trust?

Devotional thought for Today – 12/15/2022

My wife and I are in Amarillo Texas visiting Christian Heritage Church and Mission M25 Ministries. We came here for the possibility of reviving/starting a new ministry to the motorcycle community of Amarillo. We are both 65, with some disabilities but not ready for the front porch rocking chair yet. We need to serve the … More Devotional thought for Today – 12/15/2022

Devotional Thought for Today – 12/12/2022

1 CORINTHIANS 12 Chapter CONTEXT from MHCC: In this chapter the apostle, I. Considers the case of spiritual gifts, which were very plentifully poured out on the Corinthian church. He considers their original, that they are from God; their variety and use, that they were all intended for one and the same general end, the … More Devotional Thought for Today – 12/12/2022

Songs of Salvation

Yesterday at church it was pointed out that Joy to the World, the famous “Christmas” hymn, that everyone belts out, was not written for Christmas at all, but for the second coming of Christ. The primary reason for corporate singing (There are over 400 references to singing and 50 specific commands to sing in the … More Songs of Salvation

Sunday Sermon Series – 12/11/2022

ROMANS 15 Chapter CONTEXT from MHCC: The apostle, in this chapter, continues the discourse of the former, concerning mutual forbearance in indifferent things; and so draws towards a conclusion of the epistle. Where such differences of apprehension, and consequently distances of affection, are among Christians, there is need of precept upon precept, line upon line, … More Sunday Sermon Series – 12/11/2022

Not All Christmas Songs Are Created Equal

Reclaiming Christmas Carols for Our Worship There’s a difference between songs that focus on the arrival of a season and ones that focus on the arrival of the Savior. It’s a tragedy when we Christians fail to notice that difference and without even realizing it, find ourselves unaffected by the truths we’re singing. How can … More Not All Christmas Songs Are Created Equal