Religion

“A life without sin.” How does that sound to you? Would you like to live without sin? Is it really possible? John speaks to this subject when he says, “so that you may not sin.” (I John 2:1)

I think there are many who do not want to live a life without sin and some even deny its existence. Those people may think it is impossible or they may want to engage in its fleeting pleasures. How could this be? Hebrews 11:25 does speak of “the passing pleasures of sin.” But God says over and over in his word that sin is displeasing to him.

The Reverend Mark Price, pastor of Poplar Grove Methodist Church, is a firm believer that a small congregation can do big things.
The church, nestled in a hollow near where Taylor, Green and LaRue Counties join, has according to Price an average attendance of about 18 worshippers.
“Jesus took 12 men and turned the world upside down,” said the pastor who also shepherds Taylor’s Chapel in Green County. “I tell my congregation, ‘Don’t call yourself small just because you’re few in number.’”

Blessed are the peacemakers. Matthew 5:9

If you want God’s blessing, become a peacemaker. Jesus didn’t say, “Blessed are the peace-lovers,” because everyone loves peace. Nor did he say, “Blessed are the peaceable,” who are never disturbed by anything. No, he said, “Blessed are those who work for peace.”

Peacemakers are rare because peace-making is hard work. But it’s worth it. Relationships are always worth restoring.

One day, the sun stood still (Joshua 10:10-14). There has been no day like that, before it or after it, the first time man commanded the solar system to stand still and it obeyed.

At another time, God hearkened to Hezekiah and turned the solar system backward 10 degrees.

God worked a powerful miracle in response to Joshua’s authority in prayer. In fact, Joshua spoke directly to the sun and moon, obviously at God’s command, and the delayed sunset allowed Israel to have revenge upon their enemies.