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4 Ways to Honor Your Mom by Pastor Raymond Wicks

Hannah on May 11, 2018

This Sunday, we will give recognition to some of the most special people in our lives, our mothers. My heart is filled with wonderful thoughts and memories of my mother; she passed away almost seven years ago. The Bible clearly teaches us to honor our parents. Exodus 20:12 “Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.” As we approach Mother’s Day, here are a few practical tips to help us honor our moms.

1. Brag on her.

Your mom does something better than anyone else you know. What is it? For example, my mom made the best pineapple sauce for ham and pork chops! My wife got the recipe and has now passed it on to our children. Every time we use that recipe, memories flood back to those special meals with Mom. Let others know about your mother’s amazing chocolate chip cookies or her sweet comforting smile or her incredibly soft hands. Maybe she is the most faithful, hard-working person you know. Maybe her selfless deeds for others should be recognized. Take a few moments right now and think about ways you can brag on your mom. Give her some well-deserved accolades.

2. Listen to her.

Early on I realized that there are only a few people that genuinely love us and have our success in mind. For many, that person is called “Mom.” With that in mind she certainly deserves our attention when she tries to teach us, correct us, or guide us. Don’t be too cool to listen to your mother.

In Proverbs 1:8 the Bible says “hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother.” Proverbs 15:20 continues “a foolish man despiseth his mother.”

Listen to her. She is trying to help you. She probably has your best interest at stake.

3. Stay out of trouble.

Proverbs 10:1 says “a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.” Even as a young boy, I remember wanting to please my mom. I wanted her to be happy with my decisions and my life. One of the reasons I hired our current youth pastor is because he had a reputation of wanting to please his mother, even as a teen. Spare your mother from a lot of heartaches and embarrassment by simply doing right.

4. Be a success.

Give your mom a son or daughter she can be proud of. Make her child-rearing efforts worthwhile. My mom is now gone from this life, but she can look down from Heaven and see four successful children who owe a great amount of honor to a wonderful lady we called “Mom.” She deserves honor.

Happy Mother’s Day Mom!

15 Life-Altering Results of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ

Hannah on April 3, 2015

Often we enjoy Christmas more than Easter. There are many reasons, but in reality Easter is more important. True that we wouldn’t have one without the other, but here are 15 life-altering results of the resurrection (which we celebrate at Easter) from 1 Corinthians 15. We know that these results are forever valid because Jesus Christ conquered death.

Because Christ rose:

1. We know that the sharing of the Gospel is not in vain, because it is true and truly effective for all who accept it.

2. We know that our reliance and confidence in Christ for salvation from hell is not in vain.

3. We know that we do not have to live a miserable life, even in the face of bleak circumstance and trials.

4. We know that the results of Adam’s sin, such as evil, sickness, hurt, and harm, are only temporal; and the end for those who have a relationship with Jesus Christ is always victorious.

5. We know we are legally justified before the Judge of the Heavens and Earth.

Thoughts On Suicide by Pastor Raymond Wicks

Hannah on September 18, 2014

It has become too often that we hear of someone who has decided to take their own life. No matter how close we are to them, we wish we could have done something to help them before that tragic event.People are interested in this subject for different reasons. For some, this topic is an interesting theological question. Others are thinking about how they can effectively minister to hurting hearts. For some, trying to figure out the “why” is their main focus. Others are trying to figure out how to go forward after such a heartbreaking loss.The subject of suicide should be approached with a compassionate care for all those involved. I trust these thoughts will be helpful.

Should My Children Attend Church Camp?

Hannah on June 3, 2014

There are many factors that make Christian camping a positive and valuable experience. All of these experiences are found to some extent in the local church and in other types of ministries, but they are strongly present in Christian camps. First, in most Christian camps, there is an extensive exposure to the Word of God. Hebrews 4:12 tells us that the Bible is living and powerful. A typical day in a Christian camp will have some form of personal or group devotions, an evening chapel service, and a Scripture memorization program. This repeated use of the Word of God over a week’s time is very valuable in letting the Word dwell richly in the lives of the campers and staff (Colossians 3:16). God often orchestrates the various times in the Word to emphasize the same themes from different angles or to offer a variety of emphases that will meet different needs in the different individuals.

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