By Pastor Tedd Mathis Back in the days of my youth I was a runner. I competed in cross country track in high school and in my young adult years often ran 4-6 miles several times a week. Nowadays I try to regularly walk those same distances. Distance running is not particularly entertaining. Sprinter Usain Bolt does not have time to get…

By Greg Thornberg Today I searched what the End Times “experts” were saying about the end and I found these videos:How America Fits into The End TimesProof that the End Times Are HereHamas Attack is Proof the End Is NearThe Labor Pains Have BegunGreat War Has Begun, Millions Will DieJesus is Coming in 2024Why The Euphrates River Matters These YouTube titles are…

By Matt Slick* THE SINNER’S PRAYER refers to a prayer that a person recites where he trusts in Jesus and accepts Him as his personal savior. The prayer typically involves confessing one’s sins, committing to repent of one’s sins, and asking Jesus to “come into my heart.” The wording of the prayer varies, but the intention is to receive Christ and trust Him…

By Betty Jo Mathis INTERRUPTIONS – we all experience them. A prolonged phone call on a busy morning. A power outage. A baby’s cry at midnight. A balky vehicle. An unexpected visit from an old friend. A death in the family. A hijacked plane. Some interruptions are only distractions. We take them in stride and get on with life. Some interruptions are…

By Pastor Tedd Mathis Did God create the universe in six literal days? Does it matter what we believe? Yes. And, yes, it matters greatly that we believe it. It has everything to do with God’s glory and us worshipping Him in spirit and in truth. In this essay I am going to show how the Bible interconnects the six literal days…

By Burk Parsons Doctrine matters—it matters in life and in death. Our doctrine determines our destiny. It not only affects our view about God but our view about everything. We are doctrinal beings by nature. Everyone holds to some sort of doctrine; the question is whether or not our doctrine is biblical. Consequently, we dare not be indifferent about doctrine. Indeed, there…

By Tim Challies I want you to imagine that, at least for a time, the Lord would see fit to involve us in selecting the providences we would receive from his hand. I want you to imagine that through one of his deputies—an angel perhaps— he would approach us to ask how we would prefer to serve him. In other words, I…

By Pastor Mark Hallock, Calvary Church Englewood (Englewood, Colorado) Never stop reading hard books…it’s worth it! Here are 11 simple things I have learned (and am learning) over the years of reading many hard books: 1. Take your time and read slowly….this is not a race. 2. Read thoughtfully…make sure your mind is engaged as you read (if you are sleepy, it’s probably not a…

LIVING NATIVITYSaturday, December 3Shows at 6:00, 6:30, 7:00, 7:30 pm Join us in celebrating CHRIST this Christmas season!Pet the animals & take photos after each show.Come inside to warm up with hot cocoa & cookies.This is a FREE community event. Pueblo West Baptist Church180 E Croyden Dr in Pueblo West, CO547-2858

by Pastor Tedd “You worship what you do not know… True worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for such people the Father seeks to be His worshipers. God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” – Jesus the Christ (John 4:21-24) Recently our church was invited to participate in another church’s worship event featuring…