In the New Testament, the word baptism is found 23 times.  The words baptize and baptized are found 74 times. Together, these numbers total 97 times.  The following charts show which books of the Bible… Have you Been Baptized?

Conformity of dress is a subject that has been on my heart. I used to think that dressing a certain way would bring me closer to God or help me to find favor with Him,… Getting to the Heart of the Matter

“I just want to keep my children innocent as long as possible,” she said. We all do.  What kind of parent doesn’t want to protect their children? But judging by the number of sexually abused… Innocence and “The Talk”

Cain was very angry with his brother, Abel. At some point, his anger turned into hate, which led Cain to murder his own brother. What was the root cause of Cain’s hate? The answer might… Conviction

Have you ever noticed that some people understand Scripture differently than you do? You can discuss Scripture and think that you agree, but the next time that you talk about the same issue, it is… A God-Given Understanding

As your workday ends and I see 5:00 come closer on the clock, I know you will soon be home. You will provide me with a break and baby assistance until bedtime. All four boys… Your Beyond Blessed Wife

Hello Church of God! I felt compelled to share some things with you that I read in my morning study. I was reminded just how special and precious you are in God’s sight. There is… The Church of God

“…nevertheless not My will, but Thine be done.”   Before Jesus began His ministry, He rose up a great while before day, went out and found a solitary place, and prayed (Mark 1:35-39). There were other… Pondering Prayer

There has been something laying on my mind for a while. Everyone of us, no matter where and how we grew up, are more intimately acquainted with our own heritage and belief system than we… Seeking Truth

There is a silent monster in the room. It is so big and ominous, and holds such a horrid, almost palpable dread, that in order to cope we push it out of our minds. But… The Curse of Silence