Taking Heaven by Storm

Prejudice, the Gospel and You

Mark Peterson — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:44:05 +0000

I think most believers have a sense that they are not prejudice against others. They reason that they don’t have any feelings that people of other races are less important than people of their own race and are even cordial and welcoming when people of a different skin color or ethnic background attend their church. [...]

Value Others as God Values You

Mark Peterson — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:56:02 +0000

Previously I wrote about the high value that God places on each of us, how he knows us intimately, cares for us deeply and guides our lives lovingly. Today I want to comment on how our understanding of the high value placed on us by God should influence the way we treat others. If you [...]

You Are of Great Value, Rejoice!

Mark Peterson — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:47:38 +0000

Sometimes I don’t feel very valuable. Sometimes I have pity parties for myself at which I tell myself that no one needs me, I’m not important and that if I am remembered by anyone at all, it is not for long, and I will soon be forgotten. How about you? Do you ever get this [...]

Survey on Origins

Mark Peterson — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:13:44 +0000

On January 29th the Elders at Lagrange Baptist Church will conduct a panel discussion on Origins and Genesis. The panel will be held at the church at 5:30 PM. I would like to gather some questions from you that we might be able to address at this panel. I also may use some of your [...]

A Good Reason to Pray

Mark Peterson — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:53:50 +0000

Many people want to know a couple of things about God. One, does he answer prayer, and two, why does he require his followers to be holy? The answer to these two questions is closely linked. In one sense we know that God answers all prayers for there is nothing that God does not [...]

A Good Start

Mark Peterson — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:27:04 +0000

This morning we start our weeks back up, we reengage in the daily grind, and for some that is not a pleasant prospect. It helps me to consider my approach to the day and week when I recall Paul’s instructions to the Ephesians: “Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, [...]

Christians flee attacks in Nigeria – Christians Must Pray

Mark Peterson — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 11:35:19 +0000

Please read this article and pray for the protection of our brothers and sisters in Nigeria who are facing great persecution. Christians flee attacks in Nigeria – http://pulse.me/s/4KR8G

Reflections on the Future

Mark Peterson — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 13:13:02 +0000

I don’t often, well, I don’t think I have ever written about things specific to my Southern Baptist affiliation, but today I will. This is just a bit of personal reflection so give it that much weight as you read it and no more. Lord willing I’ll take more time in the future for [...]

The Two Sides of Assurance

Mark Peterson — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:51:41 +0000

In many of my discussions with people about spiritual matters I find myself focused on one of two points and each point seems to be opposite points of a pendulum. I find that many believers either have no assurance of their salvation or at great doubt of God’s love them, or they have a false assurance [...]

Walk Rightly and Joyfully

Mark Peterson — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 21:33:35 +0000

This past Sunday I taught my class from Romans 13:11-14 which says: 11Besides this you know the time, that the hour has come for you to wake from sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we first believed. 12The night is far gone; the day is at hand. So then let [...]