Speak Life

Pastor Tim recently spoke about God giving us favor, joy, and abilities. When I think of the free gift that God gives us through the mercy demonstrated to us by…

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2022 Finding the New or Recapturing the Old in the New Year?

The new year is here!

I don’t know about you, but this time of year always brings about a sense of newness, does it not?  People all over the world resolve to make new changes in the new year and be a better, or newer version of themselves.  I used to hear this phrase used, “New Year, new me!”… whether it be new journeys, new relationships, or new habits, people will embark upon “news” as we enter this new year.  This quest for “new” or “fresh” is something that has always been a (more…)

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Presents or Presence?

That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, concerning the Word…

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Convicted or Condemned?

Odds are, if you are reading this blog, you can recite John 3:16.  In fact, just pause for a moment and remember this great promise from scripture. "For God so…

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A Life Purpose Statement

One of my favorite bible verses (that has impacted me more recently) is Colossians 2:2-3, and it says: “2 My goal is that they may be encouraged in heart and united…

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Opportunities above Obstacles

June 7th will be the first Sunday we will be joining together again and we absolutely cannot wait! That’s right, Choice Baptist Church, in person, real-time. We will be holding…

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Together again June 7th

June 7th will be the first Sunday we will be joining together again and we absolutely cannot wait! That’s right, Choice Baptist Church, in person, real-time. We will be holding…

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Nothing New Under the Sun

Nothing New Under The Sun When I read through the Bible I realize that some things were definitely different way back then.  There were no cell phones, internet, cars, television,…

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Who is writing your story?

In your story of life do you view yourself as the author, the editor, co-author, the main character or the reader or something else altogether?  Often I have viewed my life book as if I am the main character but have no control over the story, the characters I am surrounded by, the plot or the scene.  I have viewed myself as a passive participant just accepting and dealing with what life throws at me.  Does this sound familiar to you?  When I was very young a dear family member introduced me to the concept of lucid dreaming. I was having some bad dreams at night and he said you know you can control your dreams…WHAT?!?! He was right. As a 5 year old I took over my dreams. The key was realizing you were dreaming and in control of what you wanted to do.  One recurring dream I had was this twisting sinkhole that would suck you into the ground. As soon as that thing showed up I asked myself “am I dreaming?” As soon as I answered that with a 

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April Fools

This morning I woke up early and began thinking of some very good practical jokes for the 1st of April.  I contemplated the picture of a head in a pickle…

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