The vast majority of Christians would probably admit that they want to be better Christians. We know we can’t earn salvation or God’s favor, but a desire to be like Jesus motivates us to try hard anyway. And with the new year just beginning, it’s the perfect time to...
Memorization is not a favorite activity for many people. It takes time and concentration- both of which you may feel are used up in just daily living. However, there is power in memorizing Scripture. Find out how memorizing scripture can benefit your life and...
We live in an era of impatience, where everyone is in a hurry and few take the time to look up from their phones. Patience is a cardinal characteristic of God, so developing and demonstrating patience is one of the first steps to developing genuine godliness. You must...
As we head into another year it’s a good time to look inward and take a spiritual inventory of your life Where did you thrive in 2017? Where did you fail or fall short? Rather than make superficial resolutions that are quickly cast aside, look to the cross of...
This is the time of year we pause again and think about everything we have to be thankful for. It’s easy to gloss over it and just enjoy the food, family, and fun, but take a moment this year and connect with God. Let Him fill your heart with His love and make Himself...
2017 just kicked into gear and if you are like many people, you set new goals at the beginning of the year in the form of New Year resolutions. One of the most common resolutions made year after year is to get back into shape. Well, friends, Oak Ridge Baptist Church...
