Faith

  • He Will Help You

    He Will Help You

    “God is our refuge and strength, A very ready help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth shakes.” – Psalm 46:1-2

  • The Journey Home

    The Journey Home

    “For me, the opportunity to go back and serve where so many people had invested in me was special.” – Phillip Walker

  • Giving Thanks Every Day

    Giving Thanks Every Day

    Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.  – 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (ESV)

  • The Simple but Costly Gospel

    The Simple but Costly Gospel

    Words by Al Blanton | Image by Ryan McGill For which one of you, when he wants to build a tower, does not first sit down and calculate the cost, to see if he has enough to complete it? Otherwise, when he has laid a foundation and is not able to finish, all who are watching it will begin to ridicule him, saying, ‘This…

  • Navigating the Storm of Loss

    Navigating the Storm of Loss

    It is important to remember that Jesus walked on the water toward his disciples during the storm, not after it subsided (Matthew 14:29-32).

  • This Ain’t Heaven, but He has Overcome the World

    This Ain’t Heaven, but He has Overcome the World

    Words by Scott McCullar | Image by Al Blanton A stroke. Cancer. COVID. Heart attack. Murder. War. Divorce. Hate. Death. All of these are gut-wrenching reminders that we are not in Heaven. You might say that’s obvious, but is it? Beyond a shadow of a doubt, I am convinced that people plant themselves in this…

  • Getting on God’s Calendar

    Getting on God’s Calendar

    “Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.” – Matthew 6:34

  • Sumiton Church of God Celebrates 100th Anniversary

    Sumiton Church of God Celebrates 100th Anniversary

    We certainly believe that Greater Is Coming.

  • Recovering Redemption

    Recovering Redemption

    Words by Anna Lee Vaughn | Images by Justin Hunter The word ‘addiction’ has many meanings, all covered in negative connotations. Many types of addiction harm us not just physically but emotionally. Addiction to holding grudges and unforgiveness. Addiction to negative thoughts and emotions. Addiction to a lifestyle that only temporarily satisfies – the list…

  • Potty Mouths, Unwholesome Talk, and Language for the Sake of Language

    Potty Mouths, Unwholesome Talk, and Language for the Sake of Language

    Luke 6:44-45 ESV says, “For each tree is known by its own fruit. For figs are not gathered from thornbushes, nor are grapes picked from a bramble bush. The good person out of the good treasure of his heart produces good, and the evil person out of his evil treasure produces evil, for out of…