Dean Thompson
Reflections from PTP '22
As I reflect on how PTP helped my family and I refresh, renew, and recharge, I’d like to share a few thoughts with you.
"THIS HOPE WE HAVE AS AN ANCHOR FOR THE SOUL..."HEBREWS 6:19
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Trai Evans
- Sep 3
- 5 min
The Beatitudes: Blessed Are Those Who Mourn
Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones wrote, “To ‘mourn’ is something that follows of necessity from being ‘poor in spirit.’ It is quite inevitable. As...
Danielle Evans
- Aug 18
- 3 min
Foreign Ambassadors with a Letter
More often than not, when people from various countries arrive in the United States we can immediately notice they are not from here. We...
Dean Thompson
- Aug 4
- 4 min
Spiritual but not Religious
“I’m spiritual but not religious.” Chances are, you’ve most likely have heard someone say this before or read about it somewhere.
Trai Evans
- Aug 1
- 3 min
The Beatitudes: Poor in Spirit
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 5:3) Blessed is the one who demonstrates the...
Jasmine Thompson
- Jul 21
- 4 min
Partners in life, Partners in Christ
Recently, our congregation hosted Vacation Bible School. It was very exciting since it was the first VBS since 2019. During this week of...
John J. DeBerry Jr.
- Jun 30
- 2 min
His Children Are Blessed After Him
Every father should be concerned about his legacy; What his children should think about him, both now and after his demise.
Danielle Evans
- Jun 16
- 4 min
Tips on How to Take Delight in Reading God’s Word
Scripture reading: Psalm 19:7-11 “[Your word] is to be desired more than gold, yes, than much fine gold; it’s sweeter than honey and the...
Dean Thompson
- Jun 2
- 2 min
God and the Sanctity of Life
When we know who God is and how precious life is in His sight, we ought to be compelled in our spirit to stand up for His moral law.
Trai Evans
- May 22
- 2 min
The Beatitudes: Pure in Heart
“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” Matthew 5:8 A.W. Tozer once said, “The neglected heart will soon be a heart...
Jasmine Thompson
- May 5
- 5 min
Don't waste time, Redeem the time
Using our time wisely and intentionally is a great way to be wise and avoid the evil tricks of the devil.
Danielle Evans
- Apr 20
- 4 min
Answering Pontius Pilate
As the moon shone brilliantly through the trees of Gethsemane, the garden encompassed itself around the Savior who was to suffer in a few...
Dean Thompson
- Mar 31
- 3 min
Holy Spirit, Dwell In Me
There is no doubt that the Holy Spirit dwells in Christians and that Christians enjoy an intimate fellowship with Him (Rom. 8:9; Eph. 2:22)
Edward DeBerry
- Mar 24
- 3 min
Fellowship from Above
Our fellowship with the Father and with the Son is a source of tremendous joy (1 John 1:3-4).
Trai Evans
- Mar 17
- 5 min
Why We Are to Evangelize
“For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost” (Luke 19:10). Throughout our Lord’s life, and even leading up to...
Jasmine Thompson
- Mar 3
- 3 min
Having a nature of Kindness
Kindness is practiced but we have to be intentional with it if we want it to truly become a part of our nature.
Danielle Evans
- Feb 17
- 4 min
Filled With Grace, Seasoned With Salt (On Christian Speech)
The more I read the book of Colossians, the more convicted I feel about wearing the name of Christ. Colossians is richly saturated with...
Dean Thompson
- Feb 2
- 5 min
The Danger of Going Through Life Without Hope
Hope is an anchor; without it, we are like ships at sea, just drifting away (Heb. 6:19).
Trai Evans
- Jan 22
- 5 min
True Discipleship
Why is discipleship important? What is the purpose of discipleship? Matthew answers both questions in his gospel. Throughout Jesus’...
Jasmine Thompson
- Jan 6
- 5 min
Getting up when life knocks you down
We are tired, but we must look to Jesus who tells us to come to Him with our burdens (Matthew 11:28-30).