A new Life Group class will begin on Sunday, September 5. This four-week class will be a great asset to Bells First Baptist and specifically to those that are interested in learning more about our church and what we believe. Those new to our church can begin here and then Read more…
Dory has become a one-woman messaging machine. Every morning, she sends out an inspirational, challenging, and/or thought-provoking quote on Snapchat. (That’s one of the newer messaging platforms. If you don’t know what that is, find someone under 35 and they’ll explain it!) She also sends a picture of her daily Bible verse calendar. Then, every Read more…
Verse: Romans 12:16, 18 16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight… 18 If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. Devotional Thoughts: Sometimes I wonder what the apostles would have to say to churches if Read more…
I had to take my son to the dentist this past week. As I was sitting in the lobby waiting for him, I was doing what I often do. No one else was in the room with me and I began looking at apps on my phone. I first read from Read more…
We had a great trip to Ohio to visit our girls and DaLee’s mom and other family. The girls played tour guide as they shared with us their favorite parts of the amusement park where they’re working. We explored the sights of Sandusky and Lake Erie and sampled the various eateries they’ve Read more…
Verse: John 17:18 18 As You sent Me into the world, I also have sent them into the world. Devotional Thoughts: Jesus tells the Father that Christ-followers have been sent into the world. If you are a Christ-follower, you’ve been commanded to go. Proclaim the gospel. Make disciples. Be his witnesses. Read more…
There are times when I like to drive the back roads. I get tired of going the same way all the time and just want a change in scenery. Also, in the back of my mind, I am ever in search of a shortcut or better way to go. Sometimes I’ll drive twist-y, Read more…
Verse: Haggai 1:8 8 Go up to the hills and bring wood and build the house, that I may take pleasure in it and that I may be glorified, says the Lord. Devotional Thoughts: Before my preparation for this past Sunday’s sermon, I’d never spent much time studying the story of Haggai. But it’s Read more…
American Family Association published a very informative article on May 21, 2020: Is the Southern Baptist Convention a Sinking Ship. “The Southern Baptist Convention is a good old ship that has taken on much water and is slowly sinking. The choices seem to be to abandon the ship or to man Read more…
I am sooooo full – still!! I went with the Senior Adult group to eat fish at Reelfoot Lake. It was a fun trip, and we had a great time. The meal was delicious, too! Here I am on Tuesday evening, and I’m still full from my “just one more bite” of fried apples. (I Read more…