As we approach the beginning of a new year, it is a great time to evaluate your time in God's word. I recently saw a great resource on Tim Challies' blog that has a round-up of several different Bible Reading plans for 2015. There are many different options that will fit different needs and preferences. What Is Your Bible-Reading Plan for 2015? December 28, 2014Tis the s...
Keep ReadingOur guest preacher this Sunday (December 28th) will be Rev. David Felker. Felker is the Minister of Young Adults at First Presbyterian Church in Jackson. He is a graduate of Mississippi State University and Reformed Theological Seminary. Prior to ordination, he served as the College Coordinator at FPC, Jackson. David and his wife, Lauren, love watching and playing sports, ...
Keep ReadingIf you would like to learn more about the life of Louis Zamperini, the book Don't Give Up, Don't Give In is on sale on Amazon right now. This book tells how "his relationship with God, his ever-positive attitude, his constant pursuit of accomplishmentand a healthy dose of mischiefhave helped him lead a long and fulfilled life, lessons we can all use to transform our own."...
Keep ReadingJuvenile Delinquent. Track Star. Olympian. Soldier. Prisoner of War. Christian. Instrument of Forgiveness. The life of Louis Zamperini reads like an action-thriller. The page-turning biography, Unbroken, depicts an up and down and up story that has fascinated millions of people across the globe and led to the upcoming movie release (of the same name as the book), which is...
Keep ReadingA group of both children and adults went caroling at Golden Age and Indywood. Enjoy the video below of one of our children playing Silent Night on the violin. ...
Keep ReadingThis is something that I read last week on the Catalyst Conference website. It is an excerpt from Tim Keller's book Prayer. WHEN FLANNERY O'CONNOR, THE FAMOUS SOUTHERN WRITER, WAS TWENTY-ONE YEARS OLD AND STUDYING WRITING IN IOWA, SHE SOUGHT TO DEEPEN HER PRAYER LIFE. SHE HAD TO. In 1946 she began keeping a handwritten prayer journal. In it she describes her struggles to...
Keep ReadingEach year, RTS offers a Lecture Series on preaching to it's students. This year, the John Reed Lecture Series speaker was Tim Keller. If you are interested in watching or listening to any of his talks, click here to visit the RTS website. You will have the option to go back and listen to speakers from past years as well....
Keep ReadingThe Gospel in Life is offering a free download of a Tim Keller Christmas sermon: "The Purpose of Christmas". Click here to visit the site. They are also offering some other great deals: -75% off Select Popular Series Galatians: New Freedom, New Family A Study of Ephesians: Who is the Church? Psalms; Disciplines of Grace -50% off all Gifted Items When you use t...
Keep ReadingIn light of John's blog post on Tuesday, if you would like to learn more about the names of God, Amazon is offering a kindle edition of the book The Ultimate Guide to the Names of God for only $2.99. This is a three book series in one volume. In book one, My Father's Names, you will learn the meanings behind the many names of God used in the Old Testament. In book two, The...
Keep ReadingGod's names are a gift to us showing us who He is and how He loves us. These three are just a sample of the many names of God and how they are used in the Bible. His names are a great way to reflect on our God.JEHOVAH ELOHIM TSABAMeaning: LORD God of Hosts.From Psalm 59:5You, O Lord (Jehovah) God (Elohim) of hosts (Tsaba), the God of Israel, Awake to punish all the nations...
Keep ReadingThe children's choir of Westminster has been busy preparing for the upcoming Christmas Program. We hope that you will join us on Sunday, December 21st! You can watch the video below to get a sneak peak. ...
Keep ReadingBecause of my involvement with the music ministry at Westminster, I am frequently asked the question, "What music are you listening to right now?". I can tell you that most times that is a very difficult question to answer. I am constantly perusing websites and YouTube videos searching through a plethora of music. Ask me what I am listening to today and the answer is easy....
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