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Where art thou?
Three words are often used to describe God. They are: omnipotent, omnipresent and omniscient. They mean to have all power, all presence and all knowledge. The quality of being omniscient, having all knowledge, is the thought of this message. Often, throughout the Bible, we find God the Father and His Son, Jesus Christ, asking questions. It is noteworthy for us to understand that neither the Father nor the Son asked questions for their own lea...
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Don’t let your spiritual guard down
Matthew 26:14-16 says “Then one of the twelve called, Judas Iscariot went unto the chief priests, and said unto them What will ye give me and I will deliver him unto you? And they Covenanted (counted out) with him for thirty pieces of silver. And from that time he sought opportunity to betray him. I would like to warn you this week, saints of God, about those people who are around you that carry these same traits that Judas carried. Yes the...
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Murphy wins church design contest On Dec. 15, Anthony Murphy was chosen as the winner of the Garland First Baptist Church Christmas Card Design Contest. Anthony, affectionally known as A J, is the son of Cynthia Murphy of Garland. The church family extended congratulations to the young man for his winning effort.(Courtesy photo)
Murphy wins church design contest
Courtesy photo On Dec. 15, Anthony Murphy was chosen as the winner of the Garland First Baptist Church Christmas Card Design Contest. Anthony, affectionally known as A J, is the son of Cynthia Murphy of Garland, N. C. Congratulations A.J. The church family extended congratulations to the young man for his winning effort.
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Rising up, reaching out Michael Lindsay and Marshall Lindsay of Piggly Wiggly present Becky Spell of Tim's Gift Inc. a check for the Rise Up - Reach Out' Christian event that was held earlier this month. Piggly Wiggly was a platinum sponsors of the local event which supports an organization that 'gives help and hope to people in need here at home.' (Courtesy photo)
Rising up, reaching out
Courtesy photo Michael Lindsay and Marshall Lindsay of Piggly Wiggly present Becky Spell of Tim’s Gift Inc. a check for the Rise Up - Reach Out’ Christian event held earlier this month. Piggly Wiggly was a Platinum sponsors of this local event for an organization that gives help and hope to people in need here at home.
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God can — and will — work through shattered dreams
Have you ever felt lost or left out because of shattered dreams? Reading the book of Ruth and Prime Time with God devotion the same day sharing the same subject was a sure sign to write this story. Most of us have lived through seasons when our dreams were shattered. There is truth that rain falls on the just and the unjust. We all have dreams in life; when unexpected things shatter them, we are left with a choice to be bitter or better. What...
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Sampson Correctional's Toastmaster president Dean Thompson gives an impassioned speech about life behind bars during last week's meeting. The group, led by volunteers Chick Gancer and Milley Brewington, meets each Monday. (Sherry Matthews/Sampson Independent)
Communicating hope
Couched between inch-thick barbed wire fences on the site of Sampson Correctional Institute is a small brick chapel where 18 inmates gather once a week to hone their communication skills, build up their self-confidence, develop a spirit of camaraderie and, in many cases, find hope. They call themselves the High Achievers Gavel Club, an offshoot of Toastmasters International that is housed within the confines of the prison walls, one of few ...
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Teach them more than a trade
Someone once said, “He who does not teach his son a trade, is much the same as if he taught him to be a robber”. There is much truth in that statement. It comes from an age in which one needed to learn a trade, such as black-smith, carpenter, baker or harness maker. One who had no training in some such trade was almost sure to be somewhat destitute and would often turn to stealing from those who worked to provide for themselves and their fami...
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Willful ignorance
We are all ignorant! Ignorance simply means a lack of knowledge. Since none of us possess all knowledge, we must admit that we have a lack of some knowledge, thus we are all ignorant of at least some things. Most of our ignorance is not a real problem. For instance, we may be ignorant concerning the life and habits of some insect that has already become extinct. It really matters not that we are ignorant concerning this. However, there are so...
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Don’t worry about tomorrow, for God is with you
In Matthew 6:34, Jesus says “Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take though for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.” Oh my, how hard it is to walk in this verse each and every day. Jesus is simply saying “don’t worry about tomorrow,” let it be. This is not easily done when we live in a socially media driven world that is forever predicting this or that is going to happen. Let’s face...
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Dixie Travelers, King's Way to appear at Baptist Chapel Renowned gospel singing group The Dixie Travelers, above, will be in concert with The King’s Way Quarter Sunday, Feb. 24, beginning at 7 p.m. at Baptist Chapel Churc h, 2208 Baptist Chapel Road, Autryville. Admission is free but a lover offering will be taken.
Dixie Travelers, King’s Way to appear at Baptist Chapel
Renowned gospel singing group The Dixie Travelers, above, will be in concert with The King’s Way Quarter Sunday, Feb. 24, beginning at 7 p.m. at Baptist Chapel Churc h, 2208 Baptist Chapel Road, Autryville. Admission is free but a lover offering will be taken.
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Never give up on God’s love
There is a song with the words, “The safest place in the whole wide world is in the will of God.” How true those words are! When called by God, the best thing to do is to answer Him. You may be frightened, unsure of yourself, and filled with questions. It is okay. It is the repercussion of not answering God’s call that we should be most fearful about like Jonah tried to run from his calling. The Lord was asking Jonah to do a difficult task....
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Rising up, reaching out in faith
Do you believe end times could be close? Many signs and situations that can’t be explained cause us to wonder what is happening in our world. Discussing the times with pessimistic people ensures depression, while optimistic folks count on a future filled with sunshine even when all is falling apart. The realist observes all that is happening with an attitude of caution and candor. Christians, walking in faith and banking on God’s Word, seek w...
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Lawrence Riddles, left, and Rodney Murray talk about how God changed their lives, something they will be emphasizing during a Feb. 16 youth night presentation at Greater Six Run Church. The program begins at 5 p.m. (Sherry Matthews/Sampson Independent)
Lives turned around
Rodney Murray had turned his life over to a gang. He was so immersed, in fact, that at one point, he’ll tell anyone who will listen, the gang became the most important part of his being, more vital than even his family. Then two people came into his life, angels, he says, who helped him dig deep into his roots to find the faith instilled in him as a young boy and re-introduced him to God. It wasn’t easy, Murray says today, but he found hi...
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Faith and family
Each Friday’s edition of this paper includes the “Faith and Family” section from which you are presently reading. It is obvious that these two words joined by the coordinating conjunction “and” have reference to one’s religious beliefs and the family unit. These two subjects are likewise joined by God. This reminds us that the Lord said, “What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder” (Matt. 19:6). Let us begin by underst...
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Rise up, reach out event Saturday Loren Hawley and Becky Spell with Tim's Gift Inc. put the final touches to gift baskets as they gear up for the Rise Up Reach Out Christian event being held Saturday, Feb. 9, beginning at 9 a.m. at the Agri-Exposition Center. Admission is free. (Courtesy photo)
Rise up, reach out event Saturday
Loren Hawley and Becky Spell with Tim’s Gift Inc. put the final touches to gift baskets as they gear up for the Rise Up Reach Out Christian event being held Saturday, Feb. 9, beginning at 9 a.m. at the Agri-Exposition Center. Admission is free.
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Full Gospel will welcome Florida Boys Feb. 15 Gospel-singing sensations The Florida Boys will appear at the Full Gospel Church, 1010 McKoy St., Clinton, Friday, Feb. 15 at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free but a love offering will be taken. (Courtesy photo)
Full Gospel will welcome Florida Boys Feb. 15
Courtesy photo Gospel-singing sensations The Florida Boys will appear at the Full Gospel Church, 1010 McKoy St., Clinton, Friday, Feb. 15 at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free but a love offering will be taken.
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Painful noises can be silenced
Elder Meredith’s sage words echo in my ears. “You will hear some outside noises. Don’t give into its pull. Keep on going.” I smiled with confidence as I continued to listen to him. “Now, it depends on how strongly you want to reach your destination. You can reach that distance and beyond it, if you want. Now go.” That day I faithfully and courageously followed his instructions. I not only reached my destination but I arrived there right on ...
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Brown’s Chapel hosting Black History program Sunday
The annual Black History Program will be held at the Brown’s Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, H.B. Lewis Road, Clinton, Sunday, Feb. 10. Several special activities will be held as part of this program. It will include singing, a fashion show, performance by the step team, mime, old and new recitations and several other important activities. Don’t miss this wonderful celebration. The Youth Department will render a program on Sunday, Feb. 10...
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Becky Spell of Tim's Gift stuffs Piggly Wiggly bags with goodies in preparation for the Feb. 9 Rise Up, Reach Out conference being held at the Agri-Exposition Center. Doors open at 8:30 a.m and the programs begin at 9 a.m.
Rising up, reaching out
Some five months after last year’s Rise Up, Recount Love event, a young woman entered Tim’s Gift and handed a $20 bill to Becky Spell, a return of a kind gesture made to her during the community Christian forum. She’d attended the February event, the woman told Spell, and had wanted a Marksmen CD but didn’t have the money to purchase it. Spell’s son, Cameron, gave her one and told the woman to pay him when she had the money. Touched by the ...
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Now is the time to rise up, get right with God
Do you believe the time has come to rise up and take a stand for Christian values? How many times have you thought, ‘I wish we could all live in harmony with God first – bad news is everywhere! Just wishing and hoping and thinking won’t get Jesus in some people’s hearts! We gotta’ show those who defy God’s way that we care by rising up together in prayer and believing God will change hearts, bring sin to light, and restore Christian principle...
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Take me to te King
When those moments of life become overwhelming and your answers are few and at times not there, there is a place of peace and calm for you. Be advised — this place you will have to seek for yourself. It comes at the right place and time, for some “this place” is easy to reach, as they know that it is without a doubt obtainable. While others struggle to reach this peace and calm because of the inner struggles, because of strong hurts and unbel...
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Willful ignorance
We are all ignorant! Ignorance simply means a lack of knowledge. Since none of us possess all knowledge, we must admit that we have a lack of some knowledge, thus we are all ignorant of at least some things. Most of our ignorance is not a real problem. For instance, we may be ignorant concerning the life and habits of some insect that has already become extinct. It really matters not that we are ignorant concerning this. However, there are so...
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Give honor to those honor is due
Romans 13:7 says “Render therefore to all their dues; tribute to whom tribute is due, custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor.” I would like to talk about the last part of this verse where it says “honor to whom honor.” There are several people who have helped you and I on this Christian journey, and I would like to stop and take the time to tell them “Thank you.” Yes we are here today only by the grace of God, and b...
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Carr performing at Rowan Sunday Ten-year-old MacKenzie Grace Carr will be the featured singer during Rowan Baptist Church's Pastor Appreciation Day Sunday, Feb. 3, during the 11 a.m. worship service. Mackenzie is the daughter of of Craig and Jamie Carr of Clinton.
Carr performing at Rowan Sunday
Ten-year-old MacKenzie Grace Carr will be the featured singer during Rowan Baptist Church’s Pastor Appreciation Day Sunday, Feb. 3, during the 11 a.m. worship service. Mackenzie is the daughter of of Craig and Jamie Carr of Clinton.
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God provides an open door to help, healing
Have you ever been in terrible circumstances and thought there was no way things could get any worse? I have, and you’re probably thinking of tough times and critical circumstances you’ve been through too, right? It’s certainly understandable to take a moment, bow your head, wipe a tear, speak words of confirmation and glorify God for guiding you through tests and trials too terrible to recount. Reflecting on seasons of sorrow, sickness, or s...
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