by Tyler Blocker Most of my Christian life I have struggled with the weight of sin and the feeling that God's view of me depended on my adherence to the law. One would think that type of burden or fear would drive me into a closer relationship with God and a desire to be more faithful to Him. I found that it gave me many years of stagnant faith where I wandered through li...
Keep Readingby Stacey Hall Maine is a state of true beauty. On a recent trip with a group of friends, I saw the beauty of God's handiwork throughout creation. The leaves were in the early stages of changing to a vibrant mix of yellows, reds, oranges, and deep greens. The sea was calm and soothing one minute followed by the next minute with angry waves striking the cliffs leaving upwa...
Keep Readingby Chris Lanclos By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another. John 13:35 ESV Sometime in 2011, God changed my heart and created a desire in me for Him. I really didn't have a defining moment or a day that I can pinpoint, but it was clear that things changed. Up to that point, I was at best a nominal Christian who was probably ...
Keep Readingby Kathryn Dyksterhouse Have you ever felt nervous walking into a room by yourself and wondering if you will see anyone that you know? Will there be a seat at the table for you? Will you be welcomed in or glared at as the stranger? I went to a reunion last weekend. On Saturday night, there was a great banquet. There were long tables reaching the length of the banquet hal...
Keep ReadingWestminster's Mission of the Month for October is French Camp Academy. If you aren't yet familiar with this ministry, it is located less than an hour from Greenwood. French Camp Academy, or "FCA," is a Christ-centered home and school that exists to serve young people and families for the glory of God. In 1885, a group of Presbyterian ministers established a school for gir...
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