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09/01/2026

Personally, I believe there are at least five traits that are absolute necessities to have in our lives, not only to be faithful to the Lord, but to grow up into Christ and be a reflection of Him in all that we do. One of those traits is developing a good prayer life. I insert the word “good,” because it may be somewhat easy to set aside a time to pray each day, but how and for what we pray make the difference in our relationship with the Lord.
There are many considerations we should have regarding our prayer lives, but I fear too often we have allowed ourselves to just become “automatic” in our prayers, and in so doing, missing out on one of the greatest opportunities for growth as a child of God. I don’t offer any easy solutions, but I do know that when our prayers go beyond the surface level, we begin to realize the great need we have for the Lord in our lives and we begin to recognize how He works in our lives each and every day. There is a tendency to praise God for the “good” things that happen in our lives, but we fall terribly silent when things aren’t as we prefer. God is still good and it is through those difficult times when we may grow the most, if we are developing a trusting relationship with Him. All that we have, all that we are, all that we will be is because of God and His great love for each of us.
If you live in the Ackerman, MS area, we invite you to meet with the Lord’s church each Sunday as we study from God’s Word to understand our need for God each and every day.

08/28/2026

A recurring theme heard in society today is that the Bible is no longer relevant and that religion no longer has an influence in our world, as it appeared to have less than a hundred years ago. An argument heard more and more in our world states that because our society is the way it is, the church will need to rethink the way we present the gospel of Christ. But, as I listen to such comments made regarding this dilemma, I can’t help but wonder if perhaps the problem is not so much with the Bible, but with mankind.
I would argue the bigger problem is that we are trying to fit God into our way of life, our little box, so as to allow us to continue what we deem important. Was this not the problem faced by Adam and Eve in the garden? Isn’t it the same problem Cain faced and then proceeded to kill Abel?
Perhaps it is time to re-examine our lives to see that we are living to God’s standards and not vice-versa. What problems in our society today could not be resolved by doing as the Lord instructs, instead of trying to justify the choices we are determined to make? The message taught two thousand years ago is the same working message today. “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today, yes and forever” (Heb. 13:8).
If you live in the Ackerman, MS area, we invite you to meet with the Lord’s church each Sunday as we study God’s Word to know Christ and Him crucified and the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes!

08/25/2026

Many of us may remember the simple joke, “Why did Johnny throw his Daddy’s watch out the window?” The answer, “He wanted to see time fly!” I know, a little corny perhaps, but I am reminded of how quickly time does fly!
I would ask that you stop for a “time” and reflect (or examine, 2 Corinthians 13:5) on your life in relationship to the Lord. Jesus taught, “Therefore be on the alert, for you do not know which day your Lord is coming…for the Son of Man is coming at an hour when you do not think He will” (Matthew 24:42-44). Are you ready for the Lord’s return? It is a simple question, demanding a simple answer – yes or no.
It may be that you have never considered your life in context with the above question, but each of us needs to do so. It is easy to think that we have more years to consider that question, but the fact is, to be ready for His coming, we have this moment in time.
There are those who have never obeyed the Lord. It is my hope and prayer that in the process of reflecting on eternity, that you will choose to obey Him before it is everlastingly too late!
If you live in the Ackerman, MS area, we invite you to meet with the Lord’s church each Sunday as we study God’s Word to know if we really are ready for the Lord’s return!

08/21/2026

In 2010, Jimmy Johnson, head coach of the Dallas Cowboys, challenged the team with the statement, “If you’re gonna talk the talk, then you better walk the walk!” It is a statement familiar with each of us, but how much do we try to live up to the same challenge in our walk with Jesus Christ?
It is easy to post religious sayings on the internet, talk the talk of a Christian when opportunity arises, but do we walk the talk? We need to remember that when we choose to speak of religious things, but choose to walk the ways of the world, then we are giving the world opportunity to blaspheme the Lord. When we boast Jesus first in our lives, but neglect the opportunities to worship with the saints, we tell the world that He is not really that important. When we claim to be changed by the blood of Jesus Christ, set apart to serve Him, yet continue to walk in the ways of the world, we have become “good for nothing any more, except to be thrown out and trampled under foot by men” (Matt. 5:13).
If you live in the Ackerman, MS area, we invite you to meet with the Lord’s church each Sunday as we examine ourselves according to God’s Word to see that we are truly walking the walk so as to bring glory to God!

08/18/2026

Now that the school year is underway, students are involved in football games up to three nights a week, practice for volleyball, soccer, softball and baseball several nights a week, choir, drill team, and band throughout the week. And let us not forget the all important homework on a daily basis. Add to the above list the need for family time, friend time, and just plain “down” time. Just looking at that list can make your head spin!
You will notice that nowhere above do you see the listing of worship, Bible reading and prayer time, and the inclusion of church activities which are scheduled on a somewhat regular basis. How is a person able to do all those things and leave time to worship God and spend time in fellowship with the saints?
The deeper question that Jesus asked is, “where is your treasure?” Sadly, many find that schedules have been filled in such a way that there is no time left for God.
If you live in the Ackerman, MS area, we invite you to meet with the Lord’s church each Sunday as we study God’s Word to know that our treasure can be about God and our eternal reward with Him!

08/14/2026

In general, society lives day to day with the number one thought process: “Taking care of me!” Whatever I want, I get. Whatever I want to do with my time and energy, I do it. It doesn’t matter how I treat others or what I have to do to accomplish my “wants,” I will take care of my needs! Sonds rather cynical, doesn’t it? The reason for this way of thinking is the lack of hope in anything beyond this life. There is no hope or belief in eternal life, so why not live for what I want?
Now, what happens when we dwell on the fact that there is eternal life, based on the hope of the resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ (1 Peter 1:3-9)? Because of that hope, we want to live the life that Jesus lived. We strive to become the reflection of Jesus (2 Corinthians 3:18). We learn to be a servant as He was when He went to the cross (Phil. 2:5-8). How in the world can we live in this world yet live for Christ? Recognize and accept that life is no longer all about me, but about serving Jesus Christ!
If you live in the Ackerman, MS area, we invite you to meet with the Lord’s church each Sunday as we study God’s Word to know better how to walk in the steps of Jesus, looking forward to our eternal home in heaven!

08/11/2026

What is faith and how do I recognize it in my life? Is faith really based on how good I feel or if I recover from surgery okay? Is faith based on how good a job I have and how much money I can make? Is faith based on the well-being of my family? Is faith based on how well I am liked and by the number of friends I have? I know, some of these questions seem so foolish, but I return to the original question: what is faith and how do I recognize it in my life?
Taking a serious look at the characters of “faith” mentioned in Hebrews 11, I find myself far short of the faith they demonstrated in their lives. How many of us have been willing to pack up and move to an “unknown” place? Or how many of us have been willing to take on a God-given task that will demand all of our patience and a willingness to sacrifice some of our own family and personal time?
I would challenge each of us to re-visit our walk with the Lor. Is our walk in an ever-growing faith and trust in God, or are we allowing the world and its desires to get in the way?
If you live in the Ackerman, MS area, we invite you to meet with the Lord’s church each Sunday morning as we study God’s Word to better understand faith in our lives and how to better place our faith and trust in God!

08/07/2026

While attending a retreat several years ago, I had opportunity to canoe up and down a section of the Frio River. While on the water I noticed a couple of things. First, the river is much deeper than it appears. The water is so clear, you can see to the bottom. The fish seem to be so close that you could actually reach into the water and touch them. They aren’t really that close! Second, if you were to look at the water long enough, you would begin to see the reflection of the canyon walls along the shore. I know that a reflection seems rather obvious, but because of the plants and fish, it is easy not to see the reflection. How similar our lives can be to the waters of the Frio River!
1) We should never settle for being shallow minded in the Lord. Peter tells us, “For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive…” (2 Peter 1:8).
2) Our lives are to be a reflection of Jesus Christ. “And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into His likeness with ever increasing glory,…” (2 Cor. 3:18). Jesus concentrated His teaching on the actions of the heart, not from outward appearance. He knew that daily actions come from how a person really thinks.
If you live in the Ackerman, MS area, we invite you to meet with the Lord’s church each Sunday as we study God’s Word to understand better the life the Lord wants us to live!

08/04/2026

What would it take for souls to listen to the warning of the coming of the Lord and begin to make preparations? While Noah was building the ark, he preached righteousness (2 Peter 2:5), yet the people of the day refused to listen to him. The prophets preached the coming of the day of the Lord to His people (Isa. 2:12ff; 13:9; Joel 2:1ff; Obadiah 15; Zephaniah 1:7ff), yet they refused to change their ways and they were removed from the land God had promised to Abraham. John the Baptist preached the coming day of the Lord and the need to repent, yet many, even of the religious leaders, refused to listen to this preaching. Even today, there are many who refuse to believe the message of the coming day of the Lord when He will judge all men according to their deeds.
Are you building your hopes on the firm foundation of God’s Word, or do you build on the shifting sands of the world? There will be no warning as to the coming of the Lord. “But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, in which the heavens will pass away with a roar and the elements will be destroyed with intense heat, and the earth and its works will be burned up” (2 Perter 3:10). Surely that should be warning enough!
If you live in the Ackerman, MS area, we invite you to meet with the Lord’s church each Sunday morning as we study God’s Word to prepare for the coming of the Lord!

07/31/2026

Some time ago I read about a Christian trying hard to do the Lord’s will, but finding it very difficult to always determine what His will was. As hard as they tried, they just found it difficult, so their prayer was for the Lord to speak to them louder! As I read of the anxiety and following request of the Lord, I couldn’t help but think of several concerns of which we as God’s people should be aware.
1) God’s Word is very plain! We have a tendency to look at the Bible and think how difficult it is to understand, but perhaps the problem lies more with us in our lack of reading, studying, and meditating on His Word. Once we have spent time studying the Bible, we must obviously apply it to our lives. The words of the apostle James challenge us to “Prove yourselves does of the word, and not merely hearers who delude themselves” (James 1:22).
2) Are our lives too busy to hear the Lord? As the Israelites stood on the shore of the Red Sea, they could see the army of Egyptians bearing down on them. They had no place to turn and cried out in fear. Moses said to the people, “Do not fear! Stand by and see the salvation of the Lord” (Ex. 14:10-14). Is it possible that we have allowed our lives to become so filled with the noise of the world that we cannot hear the instruction of the Lord?
If you live in the Ackerman, MS area, we invite you to meet with the Lord’s church each Sunday as we study God’s Word and listen to Him instruct us in His ways!

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