Dear First Baptist Members and Friends, There is a war being waged, and I am not just talking about the war against the existing pandemic Covid Virus.  Nor I am just talking about the racial war in the USA.  I am talking about the spiritual war between good and evil,...

Psalm 71:20-22 20 Though you have made me see troubles, many and bitter, you will restore my life again; from the depths of the earth you will again bring me up. 21 You will increase my honor and comfort me once more. 22I will praise you with the harp for...

I hope you are doing well spiritually and physically.  Now that our state is gradually opening up again, I hope you enjoy the restored freedoms, while taking cautious measures against being infected. It is my hope that these devotions are helpful spiritually. Weekly Devotion #7 In his book, The Screwtape Letters, theologian C.S....

Even though some people are beginning to venture out of their homes now, I though this Facebook posting was still very relevant. SPIRITUAL LOCKDOWN RULES Wash your heart with Christ’s blood. (Ps.73:1) Keep a social distance from evil. (Job 28:28) Avoid the crowd of wickedness and wicked men. (Ps. 1:1) Cover your mind from being infected from the sneeze of sin and hatred. (Lev. 19:17) Do not shake hands with abomination. (Deut. 25:16) Do not hug heresy and false teachings. (2Peter 2:1) Be safe so you will be saved. (Jer. 17:14) Sanitize your life with the Word of God. (Ps. 1:2) In case you notice any symptoms of sin, call the helpline of Christ in prayer. (Jer. 33:3) Always remember to boost your spiritual immunity with faith and the power of the Holy Spirit. (Romans 8:11) Be safe; be blessed! Pastor Bruce

17 You will not have to fight this battle. Take up your positions; stand firm and see the deliverance the LORD will give you, Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Go out to face them tomorrow, and the LORD will be with you.’ ” (2 Chronicles 20)...

In a couple weeks, our country and state are finally trying to “open up” gradually.  Businesses will re-open with new guidelines; people will gradually start to work at the office on a limited basis. I think we all can agree that we are very tired of being shut down and...