Part 2 of a two-part presentation by Wes Baldwin, attorney and pastor at Donalsonville Church of Christ. Wes joined us as part of our regular Weds. night classes. He shares his expertise and background in estate planning and provides some insightful information on wills, trusts, and power of attorney. Wes provides a biblical basis for estate […]
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Spiritual Responsibility of Estate Planning – Part 1
Wes Baldwin, attorney and pastor in Donalsonville Church of Christ, joined us for a two-part conversation as part of our regular Weds. night classes. Wes shares his expertise and background in estate planning and provides some insightful information on wills, trusts, and power of attorney. Wes provides a biblical basis for estate planning, and he uses these scriptures as a […]
Miracles, Ministry and Misdirection
Ever find yourself saying “No good deed goes unpunished”? No matter how good your intentions seemed at the time, whatever you thought was going to be good blows up in your face. Ministry is often messy, and almost never simple. We are not perfect, and will make mistakes and face obstacles. Ministry is going to […]
Cheap Grace
Let’s explore two types of grace. First is cheap grace – grace that we consume without any effort, without any cost to us. But at the end of the sermon on the mount, Jesus calls us to another type of grace – to a costly grace. After laying out how we are to live, how we […]
Jesus Loves _____, This I Know
“Jesus loves me this I know, for the Bible tells me so.” This classic song is one that so many can sing by heart – Yes, Jesus loves me, Yes Jesus loves me. And here lies the song’s true message. We all can sing it – Jesus loves each and every one of us. If we can accept […]
the Jesus Prayer
We need prayer in our journey to follow Jesus. And Jesus already knew that we would struggle with prayer, so he taught us how to pray. During the sermon on the mount, Jesus clearly lays out how we should pray starting with these words: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be thy name.” (Matthew 6:1-15). In providing us […]
Antithesis of Discipleship
As Jesus speaks to his followers on the mount, he contrasts interpretations of old testament writing with His word (Matthew 5:17-48). He speaks with authority over these things, and cuts straight to the heart. Jesus makes clear that it is not just ones actions but the heart and mind behind those actions. It is the heart that prompts all kinds […]
Salt and Light
During the sermon on the mount, Jesus follows up the beatitudes with these declarations about his followers: You ARE the salt of the earth; You ARE the light of the world (Matthew 5:13-16). To be the salt and the light we must actively engage with the world around us, not isolate ourselves in a bubble. And we are to engage as […]
Because of Me
Dr. John York from Lipscomb University visited Cornerstone this week to share some exciting news about a new path of learning, ministry and growth ahead for our church. In addition, John shares his insight into the final beatitude (Matthew 5:10-11) to conclude this thoughtful series. Jesus states that blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness; blessed […]
the Peacemakers
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the children of God” (Mark 5:9). One of the most challenging things Jesus calls his followers to be… peacemakers. Peacemakers do not sit idly by when troubles surround. Peacemakers work to bring the Light into darkness. For the children of God are those who bring peace to […]