Love shouldn’t hurt-ever

You Can Make a Difference
by Teresia Smith

According to the Office of Violence Against Women (OVW), “sexual assault is any type of sexual contact or behavior that occurs without the explicit consent of the recipient.” This definition includes forced sexual intercourse, forcible sodomy, child molestation, incest, fondling, and attempted rape.

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Thoughts from The Bible

The Message Is…
by Joey Carroll Corinth Missionary Baptist Church

In 1 John, John is busy about proclaiming a message, but it is certainly no insignificant message. It is THE message that leads to true and everlasting joy in our lives, and it is THE message that, if received, gives us true and everlasting fellowship with God. And that message is about the One who came to us, Jesus Christ, who John refers to in verse 1 as the “Word of Life.”
If you are a follower of Christ, you too need to be busy (especially during this time of year) about proclaiming the only message in which people can have eternal life and that life is with the Father and only comes to us through His Son, Jesus Christ.

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Fishing tip of the week

Water Temps will Fall Rapidly
by Mike Gerry

As we continue to move into winter, we will see some severe drop in water temperatures.

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Love shouldn’t hurt-ever

Is it the Most Wonderful Time of the Year?
by Teresia Smith

During the holiday season, everywhere we turn, we’re reminded that it is supposed to be “the most wonderful time of the year.”

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Thoughts from The Bible

Joy in Fellowship
Read 1 John 1:1-4.

by Sarah Wootten Corinth Missionary Baptist Church

Have you ever experienced forgiveness after committing a grievous sin against someone? Maybe you were unloving towards a relative in their greatest moment of need. Or perhaps you lied about a friend in an effort to save yourself. After recognizing your sin, you knew you needed to seek that person’s forgiveness. However, you acted despicably. How could anyone, especially a close friend or family member, show you mercy? You were sure the relationship was over. And yet, against all odds and without reservation, you were forgiven. Your heart erupted with joy because of the forgiveness you had received and the restored relationship.

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