Do you ever feel discouraged or even frightened in living the Christian life? So often we look at our weaknesses and think, “I can’t do it.” We look at this sinful world and think, “It is too strong.”...  Read More

Rome believed it had silenced another potential uprising. The Jewish leaders felt they had secured their position and removed the one they saw as a threat. From every human perspective, the story was ...  Read More

This Sunday is Palm Sunday. It is the day we remember our Lord riding into Jerusalem for His final week of ministry on this earth. Matthew 21:7–9 says, “…(they) brought the donkey … laid their coats …...  Read More

In small towns, reputation matters. People know your name, your family, and most of the time what you had for breakfast. While that can be a blessing at times, it can also create an inner pressure for...  Read More

In Philippians 4:5b, we read, “…The Lord is near.” God is not “out there somewhere.” He is close to us. The Father is always watching over us. The Son is always interceding for us. The Holy Spirit is ...  Read More

As I’ve been putting together devotions for our Small Town Truths series, I’ve found myself thinking about the stories my dad used to tell. Now, you had to be careful with some of his stories. My dad ...  Read More

Have you noticed the sunrises the past couple of weeks? They have been beautiful! I love this time of year. My morning walks are glorious shows that begin in darkness and end with the sun shining over...  Read More

There is something powerful about a small town. Not because it is quiet or simple, but because people matter there. In a small town, you notice when someone is missing. People show up when something g...  Read More

How unsettled is this world! It does not matter if you are looking at political, economic, social, or scientific issues; man’s society is crumbling before our eyes. No wonder so many people go to su...  Read More

If you were unable to attend the recent Turner Baptist on Mission Celebration, you truly missed a blessing. It was more than just a time for us to gather; it was a powerful reminder of what it means t...  Read More

Join Us This Wednesday for Family Night at 6 PM!We will be continuing our 4-week series:"Getting to Know the God We Trust."Discover who God truly is as we dive into His attributes and character. Come ...  Read More

Paul met people where they were. He spoke their language, understood their worldview, and used something familiar to introduce them to the gospel. In the same way, the Jesuit missionaries didn’t intro...  Read More

Where do you look for help? Everyday life is full of challenges, obligations, and responsibilities. Frequently, we face times of adversity, hardship, and heartache. Where do you look for help?...  Read More

As a new year begins, many of us are setting goals for what we hope to accomplish in the months ahead. If you are anything like me, you may still be working on the list you made last year or have comp...  Read More

As we live our lives, we face so many difficulties, heartaches, and dangers. We often face circumstances that are far greater than our wisdom and strength. It would be easy to be swept away in such ti...  Read More

Join us for Movie Night as we show The King of Kings in the Family Ministry Building on Saturday, December 3 at 5:00 PM. Perfect for kids, youth, and everyone young at heart!Come enjoy fresh popcorn a...  Read More

Wow, Can you believe it is almost Christmas? In just a few days, all the buying, hiding, wrapping, exchanging, cooking, cleaning, and gathering will be over. It is always hectic, but it is always fu...  Read More

God has a long history of calling unlikely people to do extraordinary things for His glory. He doesn’t measure ability the way we do. Instead, He looks at the heart. As 1 Samuel 16:7 reminds us, “The ...  Read More

How is your walk with the Lord? Have you grown cold or drifted from Him? Have you let sin take root and spread? We don’t have to stay in that condition. We can return to the Lord and experience the b...  Read More

Thanksgiving gives us a chance to slow down and remember God’s goodness. We thank Him for family around the table, the food we enjoy, and the blessings that fill our daily lives. But Scripture reminds...  Read More

Are you ready for Thanksgiving? I don’t mean the location, guests, or menu. Are you prepared to give thanks to the Lord? Many times, we get so focused on the elements of the holiday that we lose sight...  Read More

November gives us two reminders that belong together: gratitude and service. With us just celebrating Veterans Day on Tuesday and Thanksgiving just around the corner, we have an opportunity to see how...  Read More

This Sunday is the Harvest Banquet. This is a special day in our fellowship. We have a special speaker, a great meal, and a wonderful time of fellowship together. Why do we have a Harvest Banquet? The...  Read More

One year during Students on Fire, the boys stayed at my house. Since I had responsibilities at the Civic Center early the next morning, I let the college kids take over, and I went to bed. I told them...  Read More