A couple of weeks ago we had some really tough winds up here in the North Country. The next day we traveled to a nearby town and on our way by an oil change shop we saw lying on the ground, just a few feet from the building, a huge sign. One of those monstrous signs that was designed to be seen from half a mile away from the nearby interstate.

—Read the Rest of the Entry…

Kevin A. Pierpont
Higgins Lake Baptist Church
4/25/04

Catherine Booth was the “mother” of the Salvation Army. “Wherever Catherine Booth went,” said G. Campbell Morgan, “humanity went to hear her. Princes and peeresses merged with paupers and prostitutes.”

One night, Morgan shared in a meeting with Mrs. Booth; and a great crowd of “publicans and sinners” was there. Her message brought many to Christ.

After the meeting, Morgan and Mrs. Booth went to be entertained at a fine home; and the lady of the manor said, “My dear Mrs. Booth, that meeting was dreadful”

“What do you mean, dearie?” asked Mrs. Booth.

“Oh, when you were speaking, I was looking at those people opposite to me. Their faces were so terrible, many of them. I don’t think I shall sleep tonight!”

“Why, dearie, don’t you know them?” Mrs. Booth asked; and the hostess replied, “Certainly not!”

“Well, that is interesting,” Mrs. Booth said. “I did not bring them with me from London; they are your neighbors!” (Source Unknown)

—Read the Rest of the Entry…

Kevin A. Pierpont
Higgins Lake Baptist Church
4/18/04

You’ve heard the saying, “in order to love others you first have to love yourself.” We’re often told that we need to “look out for number one.” We’re bombarded with messages from our society that you have to put our own interests first. Advertising campaigns are driven by the message that you ought to put yourself first. Slogans like, “you deserve a break today.” “Have it your way.” “Because I’m worth it.” “Be all that you can be.” All of these are pleas for you to do what’s best for you and in so doing to buy the product that will make you feel better. The message is clearly sent to us that we need to love ourselves.

—Read the Rest of the Entry…

One warm evening last summer our neighbor called to ask if everything was all right. Carolyn had just left the house to go to town for a few minutes and had taken a couple of the children with her. Evidently our neighbors were a bit concerned that Carolyn might have been taking one of the children to the hospital. When I answered the phone our neighbor said, “Hey Kevin, is everything OK?” I hesitantly said yes. “We can come over and watch the kids for you if you need to go be with Carolyn.” I said, “No?everything is fine.” Our neighbor replied, “Well we just got to talking and figured something had to be wrong the way Carolyn took off out of here.” At that I broke into laughter.

—Read the Rest of the Entry…

Kevin A. Pierpont
Higgins Lake Baptist Church
4/4/04

A couple of weeks ago we began a series of studies based on Matthew 22:34-40. We’re calling this series, “Loving God, Loving People.” Let’s look again briefly at the scripture that is the basis for this series.

—Read the Rest of the Entry…