Congratulations if you survived shopping on Black Friday (Nov. 28). The annual shopping tradition for many families prompted sales to hit record levels this year, rising about 4% from 2024, according to multiple media reports.
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for December 7, written by Don Fugate, senior pastor of Foxworthy Baptist Church in San Jose, California.
I saw the following message posted by an association in an attempt to convince congregations to complete the Annual Church Profile.
Ultimately, who we choose to trust will determine both the course and quality of our lives.
Watching, listening, praying, waiting, praying some more, seeking with an openness to go and do as the Spirit leads — what if this were our consistent style of making missions and ministry decisions?
Let’s talk about telling missional stories in the innovative ways available today, which can make storytelling come alive within the fellowship of associations.
When we pause to take inventory of our blessings, our “thankful list” can go on and on, also. Despite life’s disasters, we can always find something for which to be thankful.
Perhaps it’s intentional that we end each year with special celebrations. We get together with family and friends.
Mahlon LeCroix believes pastors should practice what they preach.
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for November 30, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.
