“Happiness”
Ever notice that when your cup of happiness is full, somebody always jogs your elbow? That is funny but true at times. But the pursuit of happiness is the pursuit that our early American forefathers called us to. “Life, liberty…
Eric Metzger
“Just Trust the Lord”
“A TRULY MERRY CHRISTMAS”
Merry Christmas Church! Every Christmas, since I came to faith in Christ Jesus some 36 years ago right here at Granite Hills Baptist Church, I am so blessed to know the true meaning of Christmas. The meaning that through all…
“Keep Yourselves from Idols”
Presents, cookies, icicle lights, eggnog, Christmas songs, parties, snowballs fights, hot cocoa… These are just a few of the many wonderful things we get to enjoy during the Christmas season, and they’re all good things. However, they also have the…
GOLD Medal!
In February 1980, the U.S. Olympic hockey team slipped its foot into a glass slipper and walked away with a gold medal at Lake Placid, New York. Those collegians had shocked the world by upsetting the powerful Soviet team, and…
“Mary had a little Lamb”
Mary had the little Lamb, who lived before His birth;Self-existent Son of God, from Heaven He came to Earth. Micah 5:2 Mary had the little Lamb; see Him in yonder stall —Virgin-born Son of God, to save man from the…
“Hear His Voice”
The definition of “rebellion” is: “an act of violence or open resistance to an established government or ruler.” This is a dangerous thing to do for someone to rebel against any established government. In the last two or so years…
“The Joy of Finding”
A few weeks ago, I was on our back patio with my one-and-a-half-year-old son, Huck, sharpening my reel mower. After grinding the blades against the cutting bar, I began reassembling this simple machine. However, when I went to grab the…
“Remaining Steadfast under Trial, Pt. 2”
“Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love Him.” (James 1:12) If you read last week’s Word…
“Remaining Steadfast under Trial”
“Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love Him.” (James 1:12) What motivates you to persevere through…