“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6 NIV). Salvatore Augustine Giunta is the first living person since the Vietnam War to receive the United States military’s
Author: Gary Combs
Bedtime questions answered by Wonderful Counselor!
For to us a child is born,to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6 NIV). “Daddy, where does the sun go at night?” I asked my dad as he leaned over tucking me
Of Thanksgiving and uniformitarianism
“First of all, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires. They will say, “Where is this ‘coming’ he promised? Ever since our fathers died, everything goes on as it has since the beginning of creation” (2 Peter 3:3-4 NIV). Do you remember when you
Pseudo Christianity
“There will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the sovereign Lord who bought them– bringing swift destruction on themselves. Many will follow their shameful ways and will bring the way of truth into disrepute” (2 Peter 2:1-2 NIV). The Greek word for false teacher found in 2 Peter 2:1 is
Taking it to the streets
“Go out quickly into the streets and alleys of the town and bring in the poor, the crippled, the blind and the lame” (Luke 14:21 NIV). We took our church to the streets again this past weekend at Wilson’s Whirligig Festival. This was our third year setting up a booth at the festival. Last year, over
Making friends at our future home
“I tell you, use worldly wealth to gain friends for yourselves, so that when it is gone, you will be welcomed into eternal dwellings” (Luke 16:9 NIV). We had our first event at our future home this past Sunday night! We hung signs, lit up our new parking lot, cooked “Hallo-weenies,” put on costumes and
The perfect way
“It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect” (2 Samuel 22:33 NIV). Have you noticed that the harder you strive for perfection the more elusive it becomes? Focus on having the perfect vacation, the perfect house, the perfect kids, the perfect spouse… and the more imperfect everything seems! It seems counter-intuitive,
I love the Taco Bell drive-thru
“May the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us; establish the work of our hands for us– yes, establish the work of our hands” (Psalm 90:17 NIV). The new Taco Bell in Wilson is my favorite lunch time destination. I prefer to use the drive-thru. The service is quick and the price is
Oversaved?
"If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I
How Great Thou Art
“Bless the Lord, O my soul. O Lord my God, thou art very great” (Psalm 104:1 KJV). It’s hard to point to the one person responsible for writing and composing the song “How Great Thou Art.” It might be best to say that God’s Spirit inspired many to contribute to this favorite hymn. The original