Paul was so adamant that our salvation came by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone, that when the Jews attempted to bring circumcision to Galatia to add to grace (grace plus works), when brethren from Jerusalem came down to Antioch and...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Having returned from the VA Hospital in Birmingham yesterday evening, 11/12/09, we were delighted to receive some good news and some bad news. First, the good news: after 3 years of testing they've decided that they don't think it's ALS. The bad...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Or "How y'all doin' today?" is more like the question I'll hear in Anniston, Alabama. I've been asked that question a bit more lately. It may be because I'm not walking to well. I have to use a cane now because I fall down quite a bit from my legs...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Quote of the Week: "If we pass over some parts of Scripture, we shall be incomplete Christians." -Robert Murray M'Cheyne (1813-1843).Wednesday, October 7th, 6:30 p.m.: Our devotion this week will examine briefly "The Misery and Hope of Fallen...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
GRATITUDE Thanksgiving has been my typical opening and I see no reason to stop now. I am ever grateful to the Lord for the opportunity to be a part of what God is doing in your lives. What a privilege it continues to be to serve the Lord in...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
"The wind bloweth where it listeth..." (John 3:8)."So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase" (1 Corinthians 3:7).On Thursday evening, August 20th, I had very good reason to repent...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Trusting God: Even When Life HurtsAuthor: Jerry BridgesPublisher: NAVPressCopyright: 1988, 2008Format: Paperback, 240 pgs.ISBN: 1600063055ISBN-13: 9781600063053 Anyone who has read the best-selling The...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
I'm blessed and thankful that my friend and co-laborer in the Lord, Trevor Hammack, would post his News in Focus audio bite so promptly, and on a Sunday just before church service. As Pastor Hammack has challanged pastors to teach their...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Our latest newsletter, found at http://joncardwell.wordpress.com/, is posted below: GRATITUDEI am ever grateful to the Lord for the opportunity to be a part of what God is doing in Anniston, Alabama. Although I miss my beloved Yup'ik brethren...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
After having met many of the folks in Anniston, Alabama and preached for the congregation at Sovereign Grace Baptist Church, I have answered the Lord's call to be their next pastor. What a tremendous leap of faith they must take to hear the Lord...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
