Mt. Gilead Baptist Church

What do you think when you hear the word, “Change”? Do you get excited? Do you wonder with anticipation what new thing is coming? Are you happy to be moving in a different direction? Or does that simple little word bring a sense of dread to your heart? Do you [...]

I love this time of year. The weather is still warm, sometimes even hot. But there is often a chill to the morning air, and many of the days are clear and sunny with that deep blue sky I always associate with Fall. The clear night skies are illuminated by the Corn [...]

When there is a problem, we usually want to find a solution. If the light goes out, we look for the burned out bulb and replace it. If our kids are being bullied at school, we try to get to the bottom of the issue. We generally like to fix things. [...]

It appears that the blown out oil in the Gulf of Mexico is finally under control, and within a few weeks will no longer be pouring crude oil and gas into the Gulf. The damage done to the Gulf Coast and to the residents of the area from Florida to Louisiana has been terrible. [...]

“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23). “For the wages of sin is death …” (Romans 6:23a). Every one of us human beings deserve death. That’s not a popular stance in these days. That doesn’t help anyone feel good about themselves. But it is [...]

“I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” So spoke Jesus to His disciples as He was promising them an eternal home in Heaven, and that he would return for His people. In our world today there is much talk of spirituality. [...]

The following quote was shared with me this week. I don’t know the origin, but is has a good thought.
“Welcome to the United States of America. Remember only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you - Jesus Christ and the American soldier. One died for your soul, the other [...]

Forgiven. What a powerful word, what a powerful concept that is! The knowledge that you or I have done someone wrong can have devastating results. Even if no one else knows, that wrong can eat away our peace and contentment. When we ask forgiveness, there is an admission of guilt, of [...]

A few weeks ago, college basketball lost one of the giants of the game when John Wooden died at the age of 99. Wooden was the coach of the UCLA Bruins during the 1960’s and 70’s. During his tenure, his teams won a record ten NCAA national championships, including seven in a row [...]

Compromise. For some, that word is the greatest word in the English language. By it decisions are made. Men come to consensus or an understanding. Through the art of compromise, differences are ironed out and progress is made. Neither side gets everything they want, but both are generally satisfied with some [...]