Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! This week as we reflect on the goodness and faithfulness of God, enjoy this time of family, food and fellowship. This week also begins the kick off of the Christmas shopping season. Even as you read this, you probably have some ideas on gifts you’ll be purchasing this … Read More
As we have begun our stewardship emphasis month, I believe that it is very important for each and every member of our church to understand the meaning and importance of personal stewardship. The word “steward” in the New Testament speaks of one who is given the administration of a master’s household. A steward oversees the … Read More
In Proverbs 3:5,6 we read, “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways, acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” Just a few verses later, we read, “Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the first fruits of all thine increase. So … Read More
Our annual Christmas Gifts for Christ offering is being received through Sunday, December 16. This year, we are asking the Lord to help us give $50,000 to meet numerous needs both here and around the world. Let’s all give and be a part of blessing and equipping the body of Christ! Here is a list … Read More
A man was driving through the countryside when the beauty of a certain farm caught his eye. The fences, house, and barn were clean and painted. A row of shade trees led from the road to the house, which was encircled by a green, freshly cut lawn, lush shrubs, and colorful flowers. The fields were … Read More
When I think of Beacon Baptist Church, one of the first things that comes to mind is a giving church. You give to meet the budgeted need. You give sacrificially to Faith Promise and each Wednesday we receive an Others offering that goes to various needs around the world. Giving is a part of our … Read More
Look, if someone tries to tell you that they don’t have a problem with materialism, I suggest you smile politely and walk away. It’s like saying, “I don’t think I have a problem with pride.” Sorry, but it just “ain’t” so and you just proved it. Americans are probably the worse. Assuming that Christians are … Read More
The African impala can jump to a height of over 10 feet and cover a distance greater than 30 feet. Yet these magnificent creatures can be kept in an enclosure in any zoo with a three foot wall. Why? The animals will not jump if they cannot see where their feet will fall. They will … Read More
This January as every January for the past 40 years here at our church is set aside as our Stewardship Emphasis month. This is the time of the year that we talk about the subject of our stewardship as individual believers and as members of our church. I am afraid that most of us think … Read More
With stewardship emphasis month behind us and “All Tithe Sunday” before us, I would like to go on record acknowledging that there are valid reasons for tithing that go beyond the mandates of the Bible. Once we determine that God has instructed us to return to Him His first-fruits (the top 10%), then that’s all … Read More
