Musings
The Cross of Jesus Christ
By Braxton King The Cross of Jesus Christ offers every individual the possibility of having their past sins forgiven. The Bible is very clear when it tells us, “All have sinned and come short of the glory of God.” The Bible says, in the book of Psalms, “For as high as the heavens are above…
Read MoreBeing thankful
By Braxton King Being thankful was one of the most consistent life skills that my mom taught me in my life. She not only taught me life lessons, but she lived them out in front of me. My mom was constantly giving thanks to God for so many of her blessings. For instance, she would…
Read MoreAs the old saying goes, when life gives you lemons, make lemonade
By Braxton King As the old saying goes, when life gives you lemons, make lemonade. There is a lot of wisdom in that statement. One thing the Bible very clearly teaches is that believers are to live with an attitude of gratitude. The only way an individual can count it all joy going through different…
Read MoreWhen I was in the seventh grade
By Braxton King When I was in the seventh grade, I vividly dreamed I owned a football. It was so real, I began looking for the football the next morning. I asked my brother, Gary, if he’d seen the football, but he said he hadn’t. Of course, I didn’t have one at the time, but…
Read MoreAs we enter into another fall, we are reminded of the changing seasons.
By Braxton King As we enter into another fall, we are reminded of the changing seasons. This is the 58th time in my life that I’ve experienced a fall season. In this part of the nation, we get to experience spring, summer, fall, and winter. My favorite two seasons are fall and spring. Other’s favorite…
Read MoreIs the Christian life supposed to be a roller coaster
By Braxton King Is the Christian life supposed to be a roller coaster, constantly going up and down? Is there any place to find consistency? Is there a relationship we can have that will never vacillate or change? Is there a peace greater than the turmoil of this life? Is there an acceptance greater than…
Read MoreJust as a tree needs sun and rain to grow
By Braxton King Just as a tree needs sun and rain to grow, the believer can only grow by the aid of the Holy Spirit and the Word of God. It may seem elementary, but the reading of the Bible is imperative to a believer’s growth. The Bible says, “As newborn babes, desire the pure…
Read MoreBy word and example
By Braxton King By word and example, one of the principles my Dad taught me was to keep the focus of my faith on Jesus. The Bible is very clear that Jesus is the author and the finisher of our faith. By keeping our focus on Jesus, we are keeping our focus on the One…
Read More“So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will worry about itself
By Braxton King “So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” Jesus was very clear when He told us that we’re going to have trouble in this world. However, He told us, as believers, to be courageous because He had overcome the world.…
Read MoreOne of the most impactful men in human history
By Braxton King One of the most impactful men in human history is the patriarch, Abraham. The story of his faith and obedience has blessed multitudes down through the centuries. We find the beginning of this story in Genesis, Chapter 12 Verse One. “Now, the Lord said to Abram: ‘Get out of your country, from…
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