Jesus said, “As the Father has sent Me, I also send you.” Christ came on a mission of redemption—to seek and save the lost. Now, His people are to live as those sent in seeking the lost and sharing the saving message. That is why the theme of this year’s North Carolina Mission Offering is, “Living Sent.” Here are some thoughts from an article on the NC Baptist State Convention website: Every fall, churches across North Carolina join together in generosity and mission thro

“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind.” (James 1:5-6 NKJV) Decisions—decisions! How many of them do we face each day—from something as insignificant as what to eat for breakfast to perhaps taking another job requiring a move across the country. Some things seem pretty tr

What is “fellowship” anyway? Think of two fellows in a ship. Where one goes, the other does. If it rains on one, both get wet. Should the sun shine on one, it warms the other also. They are together—all the way. Concerning the Christian faith, it is about being on the old Gospel ship—all hands on deck! We are going to the same harbor called Heaven, and it makes the trip better together. Regularly, we need to meet in community. Scripture demands, ““And let us consider one ano