It was a Sunday School teacher who sowed the Gospel of Jesus Christ in my heart. It took around 10-12 years for that seed to sprout, leading me to salvation at 19. Since then, Sunday School teachers have significantly impacted my spiritual growth and well-being. We appreciate all our teachers for their tremendous contributions to our churches, society, and future generations.   The following are some thoughts on teachers and teaching... The Ability to Effectively Teach Others (young and old)...

2 Chronicles 7:14, " If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land ." You do not have to be around the Mountain Lake Independent Baptist Church very long to realize that we love our country dearly.   With our great love for our country comes a great concern for the well-being of our country.  As Bible believers, we are grieved to...

One of the greatest blessings God has given to His people is the blessing of prayer.  Nevertheless, it is this matter of prayer that we so often neglect.  Below are a few of the blessings of prayer.  Perhaps these thoughts will prompt us to be more diligent and consistent in our prayer lives.  Prayer Brings the Blessing of Knowing I am Obeying God.   God doesn't simply invite or suggest to us to pray; He commands us to pray!  When we pray, we are being obedient to God.  There is great joy and...