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Making a difference
As time goes by, do you ever think about the influence you have on those around you? Do you wonder if you are making a difference in the lives of those you love or if you are accomplishing anything of lasting significance? We all ponder these questions at one time or another. As people created in God’s image, we have within us a need to know that our lives are important and that what we do is truly meaningful — genuinely impactful to those ...
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Mt. Pleasant holding anniversary celebration for Fullwoods
There will be a pastor’s anniversary event celebration honoring the 26 years of devoted service provided by Bishop Varnie N. Fullwood Sr. and Elder Idella Fullwood, First Lady. Come and join the church family at Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church Inc., 4442 Bonnettsville Road, Clinton, as they come together in unity to celebrate the church’s man and woman of God for 26 years of working for the Kingdom of God. The anniversary services are ...
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Praying families reconnect to one another, Jesus
What story could your Christmas tree tell? Walking along the shore at Topsail recently, thoughts of families and their stories rose in my heart as the sun did over the ocean. Watching the horizon wake up and color our little corner of the world is my favorite time to walk and talk with the Lord. This June morning, I strolled along with memories giving light and comfort to me like the glow worms our children cuddled up with when they were li...
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Who is this man called Jesus?
When Jesus came to the coast of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples two questions. First He asked, “Whom do men say that I the Son of man am? (Matt. 16:13). There were several answers, all of which fell far short of who Jesus really was. He then asked, “But whom say ye that I am? (Matt. 16:15). It was Peter that spoke up with the answer, “Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God” (Matt. 16:16). That Peter’s answer was accurate is ...
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Keep walking by faith and don’t give up
To be called into a situation without volunteering can leave you with a discombobulated feeling. How does a person handle such an unexpected assignment? I can certainly identify with those who are experiencing some unexpected losses; I, too, can empathize with the unexpected journey we can suddenly be thrust into. Understandably, one of the many emotions siphoning through us is the feeling of being overwhelmed by the events that are suddenly ...
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It’s all about what God says
Isaiah 5:20 says “Woe until them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet and sweet for better.” If there was ever a day that this verse is so true it is TODAY. We are living in a society now that is forever more calling good that what God calls EVIL. The sad part about some of this is that Christian men and women fall right into this verse more so than our society. ...
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Mt. Vernon welcomes Whisnants The Whisnants will be in concert at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, Sunday, June 30, 10:30 a.m. The church is located at 3790 Faison Hwy., Clinton. The concert is free but a concert offering will be taken. FMI, call 385-6896. (Courtesy photo)
Mt. Vernon welcomes Whisnants
Courtesy photo The Whisnants will be in concert at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, Sunday, June 30, 10:30 a.m. The church is located at 3790 Faison Hwy., Clinton. The concert is free but a concert offering will be taken. FMI, call 385-6896.
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Open your heart to God, loved ones … and love
Do you enjoy genuine love? Colossians 2:2 places proper perspective on the power of genuine love: ‘be knit together in love’. Thinking of things knitted together — afghans, toboggans sweaters - with strength in each stitch, a mental picture surfaces showing that what God intends is for His children to enjoy love and fellowship, being closely connected to Him and to one another. His instructions for growth and fruit are to stay connected to th...
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The Power of a word
In Deuteronomy 28:2 God says “ And all these blessing shall come on thee, and overtake thee, “IF” thou shalt harken unto the voice of the Lord thy God.” I would like to share something with you this week about the word “IF”. It’s such a small but yet powerful word, one that many people look over while reading the Bible. When I read God’s holy word, I look at the word or words that the Holy Spirit chooses to use in verses. This verse here ma...
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God is always watching over you
God’s eye is on you! In one way or another, we are all hurting. Every person on earth carries his own burden of pain. When you are deeply hurt, no person on earth can shut down your inner fears and deepest agonies. Not even the best of friends can understand the battle you are going through or the wounds inflicted on you. Is there a balm for a broken heart? Is there healing for those deep, inner hurts? Can the pieces be put back together an...
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Wrestling the scriptures
Robert C. Oliver The apostle Paul wrote more of the New Testament books than any other writer. He wrote twelve for sure, and most attribute the book of Hebrews to Paul, making it thirteen. Anyone who has studied the Bible will readily admit that what Peter said about some of the things Paul wrote is certainly true. Peter said of the epistles written by Paul, “in which are some things hard to be understood” (II Pet. 3:16). Indeed, some thing...
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Dixie Travelers holding concert The Dixie Travelers will be in concert at the Autryville Church of God of Prophecy, 2922 South River Road, Autryville, Sunday, June 9 at 6 p.m.
Dixie Travelers to appear
The Dixie Travelers will perform at the Autryville Church of God of Prophecy, 2922 South River Road, Autryville, Sunday, June 9 at 6 p.m.
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View Masters to appear at Full Gospel The View Masters Quartet will be in concert at the Full Gospel Chapel, 1010 McKoy St., Clinton Friday, June 14, beginning at 7:30 p.m. No admission will be charged but a love offering will be taken.
View Masters to appear at Full Gospel
The View Masters Quartet will be in concert at the Full Gospel Chapel, 1010 McKoy St., Clinton Friday, June 14, beginning at 7:30 p.m. No admission will be charged but a love offering will be taken.
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Rise up as a soldier of the cross
Did Memorial Day have special meaning for you and your family? Some attended services, taking time to honor the memory of those who gave their lives preserving the freedom of our nation. To each family who has lost loved ones in battle or service to our country, may joy rise up as you continue to remember their lives. God’s promise of a place He has prepared for us to spend eternity with Him and all the saints who’ve gone on before us gave pe...
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Mingo Baptist Church holds centennial celebration
Mingo Baptist Church observed its centennial on Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19. On Saturday, May 18, an opening service was held recognizing Kolden Isenhour, the youngest addition, Emily Lockamy, the youngest member, and Hazel Tyndall, the oldest member. Special music was provided by the children’s choirs and Lori Poper, Noah Jackson and Jennifer Jackson with the Praise Band. Long time member Sara Jackson shared “What Mingo Means to Me...
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You can have peace knowing your position in Christ
Recently I have been talking about the afflictions and sufferings of God’s people. This is simply because so many people are right now enduring the greatest trials of their lifetime. Let me share with you out of the midst of some personal afflictions. I know what it’s like to endure suffering, pain and seasons of stress and anxiety. As a younger woman I have spoke much about faith—but those messages had not been tested in the fires and floo...
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Read your Bibles —it does make a difference
In John 15:7, Jesus says “If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.” I want to focus today on the first part of this verse where he says “and my words abide in you.” Saints of God, it’s important to be in Christ and it’s also important to have his “word” in you. I spoke some weeks ago about Christians folks reading their Bibles and I believe that’s how Satan can and has deceived ...
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Will my prayers ever be answered?
I want to talk to you about prayers that go unanswered. Consider the words of a godly man from history. This man said of the Lord, “I am the man that hath seen affliction by the rod of His wrath. He hath led me, and brought me into darkness, but not into light…He hath hedged me about, that I cannot get out: He hath made my chain heavy…When I cry and shout, He shutteth my prayer” (Lamentations 3: 1-8). Jeremiah’s words here speak for many be...
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Ask for the old paths
The prophet Jeremiah prophesied to Judah during the last years prior to being carried away captive to Babylon. Judah, following somewhat in the footsteps of Israel had forsaken the God of heaven and turned to the many idols of the land around them. Even those who still called upon the God of their fathers failed to serve Him as they had been directed. One verse sums up the whole story. Jeremiah said, “Thus saith the Lord, Stand ye in the ways...
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You were born for a purpose
A wonderful friend of mine preached a sermon about how Jesus sacrificed His life for us and how He took His first breath in hell, where Jesus took the keys of death and hell from him (See Revelation 1:18). Your faith will have to go before you. Your body may be confined. Your finances limited. In the midst of this, you can still see in spite of the staggering situations; you’ve endured or are enduring, … you can breathe. You can subsist in yo...
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The Rev. Thomas Farrow, pastor of First Baptist Church, 900 College St., Clinton, is among a group of 37 visiting the Holy Land. (Courtesy photo)
Farrow among group visiting Israel
The Rev. Thomas R. Farrow, pastor of First Baptist Church, 900 College St., Clinton, is currently on the trip of a lifetime! Farrow and a group of 37 from the Campbell University Divinity School are visiting Israel, walking where Jesus walked. The group landed in Tel Aviv last Thursday, May 16. For the first several days of their pilgrimage, they stayed in a kibbutz hotel called Nof Ginosar. It’s on the northwest shore of the Sea of Galilee...
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Magnificent memories to fill your heart, home.
Have you said these words to anyone, “Why don’t you grow up”? Mothers surely ‘stand accused’ of saying them to children while training them up in the way they should go. While mothers are still basking in the blessings bestowed upon them on Mother’s Day, visions of ‘the way we were’ when little ones ran around the house in footed pajamas and the family sat together on a pew for Sunday morning preaching , still dance in our heads. We moms, mam...
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The keys to the kingdom
Speaking to His disciples on the coast of Caesarea Philippi, Jesus said to Peter, “…I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven” (Matt. 16:19). Then, when they had come to Capernaum, He told his disciples, “Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on ...
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Love not the world’s things
1 John 2:15,16 says “Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.” So many Christians are loving the things that are in the world. This verse makes it so clear, telling Christians to be careful in loving things that a...
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Let God’s words propel your faith forward
The signs are in our valley of decisions. Oftentimes, we allow our emotions to take the driver’s seat to our destinies. It may seem impossible, but you can control your actions in the most extreme situations. Meditating on the Lord is learned and practiced behavior. To do this one must shutout internal and external noises. Patience and practice is required. This is how you will come to the realization of you whose and whom you are. It opens u...
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