What is your Relationship to Trials?
James calls us to have perspective amid all of our trials....
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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 James Worth Imitating
"James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes in the Dispersion: Greetings." James 1:1 Just as our bodies need a balanced diet so too does our soul and the Lord has given us the best chefs. Chef James is unlike any other author in the New Testament (Excuse the mixed metaphor). James is one of the hardest hitting and most controversial let...
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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Principles By Which We Shepherd During the Pandemic
We will suspend meetings during the Level 3 Adjusted regulations. We believe the Scriptures constrain us to. Our elders have put together a lengthy letter explaining the biblical principles they have applied....
Keep ReadingElders Response to Adjusted Level 3
Regarding the church's response to the new regulations....
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What to expect this coming Lord's Day....
Keep ReadingWhere does your help come from?
The LORD is the upholder of my life....
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