How are you doing on your doing?
What value is all your Bible consumption without obedience? James says there is none. ...
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The Path to Avoid
In Proverbs 1:8-19, Solomon offers a stark warning against the allure of sinful behavior and the enticement of evil deeds. He presents us with a choice between two paths: the path of wisdom, which leads to life, and the path of foolishness, which leads to destruction....
The Wisdom of Proverbs
Wisdom literature in the Bible includes books like Job, Psalms, Ecclesiastes, and the Song of Solomon. Among these, Proverbs stands out as a collection of sayings that provide guidance for practical, godly living. ...
Weddings in a Multicultural Context
Is someone really married only if they were married in a church? Are they married only if a pastor marries them or if they have had a ‘white wedding’? This article will hopefully answer all such questions and provide a framework for understanding marriage within a multicultural African context. ...
On Modesty
“A woman whose heart has been made beautiful through holiness will delight to dress in a way that pleases the Lord.”...
Proof Texts and Politics
Proof Texts and Politics - This article first appeared in the June edition of JOY Magazine...
Children at Church
Children at Church -- Regarding children's ministry, and guidelines on children in the service...
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What is your Relationship to Trials?
James calls us to have perspective amid all of our trials....
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A Worthy Boast!
James wants Christians, whatever their financial situation, to only boast in Christ....
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A God Who is good
The reality that God is good has a special meaning for His people....
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The Walk of a True Christian
James explains the way of true religion....
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Fake News: Faith Without Works will Save
There are many fake news stories. Here's a very dangerous one....
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Faith and Works
Good works do not always mean there is true faith, but true faith always produces good works....
Keep ReadingThe Case for Civil Disobedience
This article forms part of our three part exegetical class on Christians and Government in our Morning Bible Class at the church on Sundays at 8:30. We will be discussing this last section this coming Lord’s Day....
Keep ReadingVision and Purpose: Morning Bible Class
At Heritage we desire to be a church ruled by God’s Word as supreme. God’s Word organizes our theology; it dictates everything we teach and every word we use as a church to encourage, rebuke, and exhort one another. It also dictates our practice. How we worship, when we worship, what we do in our worship are all informed directly by God’s Word. It is therefore good f...
Keep ReadingHumpty Dumpty and Hermeneutics
Pastor Michael explains the discipline of hermeneutics. This article appeared in the January issue of Joy Magazine. ...
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My Farewell Letter to My Pastor
After planting Heritage Baptist and pastoring it together for ten years, Pastor Michael bids farewell to Pastor Tyrell....
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