The Christian life is compared to a race in several places in Scripture. Paul uses this imagery in 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, "Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the …
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By Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey
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4/17/24
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How do you celebrate Christmas? No doubt, there would be many different answers, but the best way is to celebrate Christ! John 1:14 reads, 'And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld …
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By Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey
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12/20/23
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Pirates’ Cove Marina is gearing up for an Easter Sunrise Service on March 31, featuring Patrick Higgins from Gideons International as the speaker.
The event invites all to gather early to …
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GCM Staff Report
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3/14/24
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Morgan's Chapel, located on Highway 10 across from Swift School, has announced their schedule for special Easter services.
The church will observe Maundy Thursday on March 28 at 6 p.m., followed …
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GCM Staff Report
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3/14/24
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Theodore Roosevelt once said, “It is better to be faithful than famous.”
According to the words of God, "Then I will raise up for Myself a faithful priest who shall do according to …
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By Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey
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1/10/24
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The word opportunity comes from the Latin “ob portu” meaning “for port.” Before modern harbors ships had to wait for the incoming tide to enter the port. Thus, we read …
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By Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey
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3/20/24
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Recently, I found "My Heart Check," a free online heart health check provided by the Heart Foundation. There are certain things to consider related to the condition of your heart in a physical sense …
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By Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey
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2/21/24
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Believers in Jesus Christ were first known as followers of the Way. This is most likely due to the statement Jesus made in John 14:6, where he said, “I am the Way, the Truth, and the …
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Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey
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1/17/24
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Vacation Bible School is back!
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St. James Episcopal Church hosted Vacation Bible School last week for dozens of children in Fairhope.
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6/17/21
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An encounter with Jesus Christ is a most telling experience. An account of such an encounter is recorded in Luke 24:13-35. Note there are three acts.
Act one could be called hopelessness (Luke …
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Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey
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4/24/24
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Christmas means different things to different people. Multitudes muddle through the season without truly knowing the reason for it.
The apostle Paul shares that Christmas is when God's grace …
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By Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey
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12/6/23
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The real Jesus is unlike any other.
Paul warns about those who preach another Jesus that he has not preached because people are deceived by a different spirit and a different gospel and end up …
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Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey
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3/27/24
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C. S. Lewis explains, “Once in our world, a stable had something in it that was bigger than our whole world.” As society becomes increasingly secular, it is easy to lose sight of what is …
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By Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey
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12/27/23
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Ron Dunn, states in Don't Just Stand There, Pray Something, "If I had to pick one verse in the Bible that most adequately and concisely defines prayer, it would be John 14:13: "And whatever you ask …
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By Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey
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1/24/24
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Celebrating Christmas Around the World
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LOXLEY, Alabama — The Loxley Church of God J.O.Y. (Just Older Youths) group celebrated Jesus’ birthday by having a “Christmas Around the World” on Friday, Dec. 2. The seniors enjoyed Israeli, …
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12/16/16
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Charles H. Spurgeon warns, "The greatest enemy to human souls is the self-righteous spirit which makes men look to themselves for salvation." Salvation is mentioned three times in the passage …
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Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey
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3/13/24
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ROBERTSDALE, Alabama -- Sunny skies and warm weather greeted guests Sunday, April 28 at the 5th Annual Crawfish & BBQ Festival on the grounds behind the Knights of Columbus Hall at St. Patrick School …
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By John Underwood / john@gulfcoastmedia.com
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5/3/19
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The Apostle John writes in his book of 1 John 1:4, "These things we write to you that your joy might be full." Jesus is our joy. Sometimes, we do not realize that fact. We all look for joy in …
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By Dr. Ken Moore
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12/27/23
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Jehovah’s Witnesses are gearing up for a special campaign inviting residents of Baldwin County to participate in two significant events this March.
On Sunday, March 24, millions of …
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GCM Staff Report
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3/8/24
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If you think this is about a banker from Bedford Falls, it is not. It is about a guilty sinner becoming a glorious saint because he met a gracious Savior who appeared on earth from Heaven (Titus …
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By Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey
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12/13/23
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