Love shouldn’t hurt-ever

Reasons They Stay
by Teresia Smith

When a friend experiences intimate partner violence in a relationship, it can be very difficult for us to not try to intervene. Unfortunately, you can’t make the decision to leave that relationship for your friend. However, there are things you can do to support them so that when they are ready to leave, they know their options.

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Thoughts from The Bible

The Teaching of the Spirit
by Sarah Wootten Corinth Missionary Baptist Church

Last week, we looked at an interesting verse in 1 John. It says, “But the anointing that you received from Him abides in you, and you have no need that anyone should teach you. But as His anointing teaches you about everything, and is true, and is no lie—just as it has taught you, abide in Him,” (2:27, ESV). John isn’t telling the believers that they don’t need teachers. The New Testament is very clear that teachers are an integral part of the life of a local congregation. Instead, he is telling them that they don’t need the false gospel taught by the teachers that have emerged among them. They already have the truth.

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Fishing tip of the week

March on Guntersville
by Mike Gerry

As the water warms and the weather improves, March can be an excellent month for bass fishing in Guntersville. With rising temperatures, the bass begin to move from the deep water to the shallows as they prepare their bodies for the spawn.

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Love shouldn’t hurt-ever

Need a U-turn?
by Teresia Smith

Have you ever been on a trip using GPS and you miss a turn? The GPS voice starts out warning you to make a U-turn so you can get on the right track, but if you keep going without a U-turn, soon it will find an alternate route. Has life ever made you feel like you missed a turn somewhere? Maybe the journey isn’t what you thought it’d be and you feel like you need an alternate route. When you find yourself involved in an unhealthy relationship, listening to your inner voice and taking a different route can possibly save your life.

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Thoughts from The Bible

Do I Need to Listen to Bible Teachers?
by Sarah Wootten Corinth Missionary Baptist Church

Do we actually need teachers in the church? You might think that’s a silly question, but seriously, do we need teachers? For those of you who attend a local church regularly, you can’t imagine a Sunday without someone preaching. But others may say, “I have a Bible and prayer. Why do I need to listen to what someone else has to say?”

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