Close to the Center in Faith and Life
Retired pastor Danny R. Biddy reflects on staying near God’s will, warning against drifting toward the edge like a merry-go-round. He cites Psalm 63:8 and urges believers not to give the devil an opportunity as he concludes a 40 year ministry from Old River Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danny R. Biddy
Old River Baptist Church
Sunday worship notes from area churches in Baytown
Alliance Bible Church invites worship at 10 30 a m on Sunday with Pastor Dave Young continuing a Hosea based series Scandalous. Open formation groups start 9 15 a m. Faith Presbyterian offers 9 a m classes for all ages with Holy Communion at 10 30 a m Open Communion. Vacation Bible School at Coady Baptist July 10 13 6 00 8 00 p m for K-6 with preregistration option. Trinity Assembly offers free drum and guitar lessons first and third Wednesdays 5 6 p m at 1008 E Lobit St with equipment provided for drums. Contact details provided for each church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance Bible Church
Dave Young
Abcbaytown.org
Faith Presbyterian
Rob Bell
Jim Gill
Coady Baptist Church
Wade Road
Baytown
Alan Littlefield
Jimmy Stroud
Trinity Assembly Church
E. Lobit St
Littlefield
Littledrum
Hotmail
Spending Time With God Today and Shareable Wisdom
A devotional piece urges daily time with God through prayer and praise. It emphasizes listening for guidance, serving the Lord with one's household, and walking in truth and light. It outlines five nuggets: begin with prayer, speak truth, fear not, praise in advance, and share testimony after victory.
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God
Jesus
Fulfilled Prophecy Part 2 Proofs of Biblical Inspiration
The text argues that Old Testament prophecies fulfilled in Jesus Christ prove the Bible’s inspiration. It cites figures claiming over 300 prophecies fulfilled in Christ, details the Messianic predictions, and asserts decisive evidence of Jesus as the Christ, inviting readers to visit biblework.com for sermons and studies.
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Peter J. Wilson
Jesus
Henry Liddon
Jesus Christ
John H. Gestner
Abraham
Isaac
Jacob
Judah
David
Messiah
Church of Christ
Biblework.com
Reflecting on Driving and Forgiveness in Daily Life
A personal reflection recalls a near collision caused by an abrupt lane change without signaling. The narrator concedes anger toward an older driver and recalls his own father’s aging and loss of independence, emphasizing forgiveness and self-restraint through spiritual reflection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry
Don
Alexander Dr
Ward Rd
Faith Lift: Do Not Give Up on Prayer and Faith
A sermon reflects on not giving up on God amid doubt and hardship. It cites personal example of a mother and child, references Brad Paisley, Jesus in Gethsemane, Paul’s thorn, and perseverance through shipwrecks, imprisonment, and martyrdom at Faith Presbyterian.
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God
Brad Paisley
Jesus
Gethsemane
Apostle Paul
Paul
Christ
Snake
Might and Right in Orthodox View of God
Essay argues that the Orthodox portrayal of God as all powerful leads to “might makes right,” eroding ethical standards and human relationships. It warns that a society shaped by unchecked divine might promotes self interest and ruthlessness, contrasting this with Jesus’s central message of ethical accountability and understanding. It cites a call to visit the fellowship site.
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God
Jesus
Sjolanderroadfellowship.com
Real Peace Across Wars Through Spiritual Forgiveness
A sermon from Our Shepherd Lutheran Church argues that true peace comes from forgiveness through Jesus Christ. It contrasts physical and spiritual peace, cites Ephesians 6 12 John 14 27 Philippians 4 10 Colossians 1 20, and invites independence from sin through faith in Christ Jesus.
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Arnies
America
Isis
Jesus
Jesus Christ
God
Colossians
Christ
Great Britain
Christ Jesus
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Meekins
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Kroger
Cunningham
Cedar Bayou
Baptist Church
Jim
Gili
Rick
Our Shepherd Lutheran Church
Raymond van Buskirk