" This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success. " -   Joshua 1:8 " Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his l

" But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king's meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself ." Daniel 1:8 In Daniel 1:8 we read that Daniel " purposed in his heart " that he would  not defile himself. This was Daniel's resolution. He determined that he would not, under any circumstances allow himself to be corrupted. Though he was wise and tactfu

This has been a rallying cry from many corners of Christianity for many years.  The idea is that our witness to the world would be stronger if we all laid aside our differences and united together under the name of "Jesus."    This may sound good on the surface, but as fundamental Baptist, our authority is the Word of God, and all of our actions and positions must fall in line with the principles of God's Word.   The more I study God's Word, the more I see the doctrine of "se

" O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever ." 1 Chronicles 16:34 This time of year our emphasis is always on thanksgiving and we certainly have much to be thankful for. In spite of many disappointments in our country, we are very grateful for the privilege of living in America.  Following is a short outline that helps me be thoroughly thankful in my daily prayer life... Thank God for Spiritual Things .  Such as, salvation, forgiveness, the