God Is Dead and Our Nation Is Not Well EitherTwice in the Psalms we are told, “The fool says in his heart, “There is no God’” (Psalm 14:1 & 53:1). Both times we are told that those who deny God are corrupt and...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
The Sinner’s PleaO God, be merciful to me the Sinner. O Lord, I cannot undo my past sins - when I consider them, they are as vast and deep as the ocean. Like a troubled sea, they assault my soul and I am not at rest. I am not at rest...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Why Seek the Living Among the Dead? By Thomas WatersOn the Resurrection morn, the women who came to the tomb of Jesus found it open and empty. As their brains whirled trying to interpret the information sent from their eyes, two men in...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
A Tribute to My Friend - The Lord’s Servant, Charles McElveenI first met Charles in July 1961. That’s the year my father became Pastor of Salem Primitive Baptist Church and our family moved back to Wayne County. I do not remember the...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
A Prayer for RattlesnakesBy Thomas WatersThe days are getting longer and warmer. Robins are arriving, Azaleas, Red Buds and Dogwoods are budding and blooming all marking the beginning of Spring. As the days continue to warm, snakes will soon be...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
The Covenant of MarriageWritten by Pastor Thomas WatersA covenant may be defined as a "formal, solemn, and binding agreement." A covenant is a promise confirmed by an oath of loyalty.The Bible defines marriage as a lifelong covenant between a man...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
The Foolishness of GodRecently I asked a young pastor how things are going at the church he serves. He indicated things were okay and then said, “We keep trying different things.” Unfortunately this describes too many churches in...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Jeremiah 6:16 “Thus says the Lord: “Stand by the roads, and look, and ask for the ancient paths, where the good way is; and walk in it, and find rest for your souls.”Jonathan, my youngest son, and I are working on taking down...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
“Before I was afflicted I went astray: but now have I kept your word.” - Psalm 119:67There is infinite wisdom in the Lord’s restorations. This perfection of Jesus is clearly revealed here: in the way He adopts to restore,...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
What Are the Ten Commandments?By Pastor Thomas WatersDo you know, believe and practice the Ten Commandments? I am often bemused by church signs touting the Ten Commandments because most Christians can’t recite them and many churches...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
