Southwood Baptist Church

12/19/2024

In the midst of this crazy season, it is important to remain sensitive to the Spirit of God.

12/18/2024

I believe that I shall look upon the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living! Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; […]

12/05/2024

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever! (Psalm 111:10). Wisdom grows by obedience. Acting […]

11/05/2024

11/03/2024

Going to church is so good for you…

1) A study at Harvard’s School of Public Health found that regular church attendance by husbands and wives reduces a couple’s risk of divorce by 47 percent.

2) Psychologist Jonathan Haidt on the benefits of religious participation: “Surveys have long shown that religious believers in the US are happier, healthier, longer-lived, and more generous to charity and to each other than are secular people.” By the way, Haidt is an atheist.

3) In a study of medical workers who attend worship services to those who don’t attend, attenders were 29% less likely to be depressed, 50% less likely to experience divorce, and 5x less likely to commit su***de.

4) The Center for Research on Men’s Health at Vanderbilt found that middle-aged (ages 40 to 65) adults who attend church reduce their risk for mortality by 55 percent.

5) Duke University, in a study of 1,700 adults, 65 and over, researchers learned that those who attend church at least once a week have healthier immune systems than those who don’t.

The Hebrew writer said it this way: “Do not neglect the meeting together…” (Hebrews 10:25)

Thanks to Mark Atherton for the list.