Confidence

The meaning of the word "Confidence" is dependent upon how you use it.  Dictionary.com gives three definitions: noun full trust; belief in the powers, trustworthiness, or reliability of a person or thing:We have every confidence in their ability to succeed. belief in oneself and one's powers or abilities; self-confidence; self-reliance; assurance:His lack of confidence defeated …

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Delivered to Brought Low

Haste thee, escape thither; for I cannot do any thing till thou be come thither. Therefore the name of the city was called Zoar. Genesis 19:22 (KJV) Zoar was the city where Lot had asked the angels that he might flee unto.  The name of the city means, "Brought low". Lot was in the city of …

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Today is Thanksgiving Day; As it Should be Everyday

There will be no Bible study today, but for the Shiloah Baptist Church, I want us to remember to whom we give Thanks.  The first Pilgrims who came to this land (the Eastern shores of what was to become the United States of America) gathered some of the natives after a particularly hard winter and …

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Harvest Laborers

Then saith He unto His disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few; pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that He will send forth labourers into His harvest." Matthew 9:38 (KJV) The Lord Jesus said these words many years ago; nearly 2000 years ago.  They are just as applicable and …

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