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October is named annually “Pastor Appreciation Month,” but some may wonder why pastors deserve an official time to be appreciated.
Wednesday First Baptist Church announced via social media that it would be implementing several precautions in response to the coronavirus.
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A local pastor with a passion for sports and making a positive influence decided to accept his wife’s challenge and write a book to spread advice on how others can do the same.
Area churches offer special services for the holiday
By Rev. Chris Haynes
By Rebekah Hurst, editor
By Rebekah Hurst, editor
First Baptist Church Manchester Music and Drama Team last weekend performed “Christmas in His Presence” under the leadership of Todd Green. Pictured from left is soloist Jamie Cartwright, and actors Adam Burnett, Aleese Freeland, Greg Hancock, Mer
By Rebekah Hurst Life would be so wonderful without challenges and obstacles, setbacks and suffering; but alas, we live in a fallen world. Sorrows come when we love others so deeply that their pain and sufferings dwell within us as well, on top of any personal struggles that need attention. …
By Rebekah Hurst, editor
By Roger Campbell
By Rebekah Hurst
Did you know that there is irrefutable proof that Jesus did indeed rise from the dead? First of all, the death of Jesus is undisputable. Both the Bible and historical texts record a flogging, beating, and crucifixion that no person could possibly survive. Even the enemies of Christ—those for…
Noah’s Fork Baptist Church dominated the Manchester area church softball league this summer and took home the championship trophy Thursday, Aug. 27. Games were played at Dave King Park. -Photo by Nancy Brown
By Roger Campbell Yielding to temptation can be costly. A moment of weakness may bring years of regret. It is dangerous to take temptation lightly. Moses led his people out of their slavery in Egypt to freedom. He endured their complaining and criticism of his leadership and prayed for them …
By Rebekah Hurst, editor
Last week I shared urgent words and warnings from highly respected Christian leaders who encouraging a course of civil disobedience in the event that the Supreme Court soon moves to legalize same-sex marriage.
Like you, I have read the Christmas story many times. I can almost quote it in the Old English of my grandmothers King James Bible. Joseph, Mary, Jesus, the wise men, the shepherds, and the star form a nativity scene in my mind as I recall the verses from the second chapter of Luke’s Gospel.…
First United Methodist Church in Manchester and Highland Baptist Church in Tullahoma will accept Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes Nov. 17-24. Hours for drop-offs at the Manchester location are 2-5 p.m., Monday-Friday; 10 a.m.-noon, Saturday; 12:30 -2 p.m. Sunday and 10-11 a.m. on Nov. 24.…
Several years back I attended a silly little party with a bunch of ladies who got together to watch the Miss America pageant. One of the contestants explained that the way she chose her evening gown was based upon what dress she would one day be able to proudly look back upon and show her s…
Christmas lights are getting out of hand. I enjoy looking at Christmas lights as much as anyone, but Americans can turn anything into a competition. ABC television is airing a series this month called “The Great Christmas Light Fight.” Twenty families compete to see who can decorate their ho…
Church, State, Life and Love By Janet Galyen
Church, State, Life and Love By Janet Galyen
Church, State, Life and Love By Janet Galyen
Today’s mailbag question comes from an anonymous emailer who asks how it is possible to love our enemies as Jesus commands in Matthew 5:43-48. To understand how it’s possible to actually love one’s enemy, it’s important to understand that what the Bible considers love and what most Americans…
The Good, the Bad, and the Beautiful
“Everything happens for a reason.” We’ve all heard those words, haven’t we? They’re what someone is almost guaranteed to say when another person shares some painful, awful, heart-breaking experience with a group of people. Someone will almost always say, “Everything happens for a reason.” It…
