Feb 1, 2016
HELMS: Preaching may not be popular, but it shows love
The book of Matthew, chapter 22, tells of a wedding in which many were invited, but few accepted the invitation.
At the king's request, his servants went out in the streets and brought in all who …
Jan 25, 2016
HELMS: Revival begins with you
Revival is more than a series of special services with an outside evangelist. True revival begins when someone tires of their church's direction.
This is no knock on churches; we sometimes become s…
Jan 20, 2016
BROADHEAD: Having faith requires follow-up
As a child, I wanted to catch a chipmunk running around my back yard, so I set up a box-with-a-stick-and-a-string trap.
I put peanuts under the box, set the string, and waited for the chipmunk. E…
Jan 13, 2016
BROADHEAD: Go — search for the lost 'sheep'
In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus says to his disciples: “What do you think? If a shepherd has a hundred sheep, and one of them has gone astray, does he not leave the 99 on the mountains and go in sear…
Jan 11, 2016
HELMS: It's natural to question God
In the Bible, in the book of Habakkuk, the prophet attempts to correct God's actions. He further states that he will continue his watch upon the watchtower, and wait to see how God will answer Him, a…
Jan 6, 2016
BROADHEAD: Practicing deipnon, a forgotten concept
This year, Christmas decorations first appeared before Labor Day in some places.
The day after Halloween, most stores had their Christmas displays up.
Mid-November, many homes were fully decorat…
Jan 5, 2016
HELMS: North Okaloosa Christians, are you ready for the rapture in 2016?
I pray that your New Year is filled with the glory of God.
But I have a question for you: What if the world ended today?
Perhaps you believe in the rapture of the church, and look forward to i…
Dec 22, 2015
HELMS: Look up — redemption draws near
Most of you are making last-minute preparations, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
But between all those things, please allow me to take a moment to wish you and yours a very M…
Dec 14, 2015
HELMS: Seek God's gifts for others
In the book of Genesis, we read about Abraham, who desires a wife for his son, Isaac. He sends his trusted servant to find her.
We are told that this servant had all the riches that belonged to Ab…
Nov 25, 2015
BROADHEAD: Tithe 10 percent of your time
Each Jan. 1, we celebrate the start of a new year. Resolutions are often made to do better at something in our lives. People resolve to quit smoking, eat less, drink less, behave better…the list goes…