The annual Community Easter Sunrise Service will be held at 7 a.m. Easter Sunday, March 31, at the Early Visitors and Events Center, 419 Garmon Drive in Early, TX. The service will foster a spirit of serenity and hope as we worship the Lord while the sun rises. This annual event is held for all who wish to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ and remember the hope that He gives. For more information, call Pastor Leland Acker at (325) 200-8531 ..read more

Ancient Scrolling is a podcast that examines the books of the Bible in light of their historical contexts. We examine why the books were written, who wrote them, and the messages they conveyed ..read more

The Psalms are songs of praise to God, some written on certain occasions, and others written just to proclaim His glory. The context of Psalm 46 is debated. Some attribute it to King David after a battle was won. Some attribute it to the deliverance of Jerusalem from Assyria during the reign of King Hezekiah, in which the Assyrian army was miraculously wiped out by God. But, Psalm 46 is a Psalm of praise, praising God for His deliverance and the hope He gives. In this world, we will face trouble. There’s the geo-political and economic troubles we see on the news. But then there’s our personal ..read more

The story of Lazarus and the rich man comes at the end of a series of parables Jesus gave in response to the Pharisees who had criticized Him for dining with sinners and publicans. In this parable, Jesus describes the rich man as an ideal Pharisee, while describing Lazarus as a most-reviled beggar. But when they enter into eternity, it’s Lazarus that is welcomed into Heaven, and the rich man who finds himself in Hell. The story of Lazarus and the Rich Man should wake us from our slumber. It should remind us that our salvation is not tied to our culture, accomplishments or expectations, but ra ..read more

The Lord Jesus Christ, the only Begotten Son of God, the embodiment of God Himself, the Word that became flesh and dwelt among us, Who created all things and gave us life, took on the role of the lowest ranking servant in the household, and washed His disciples feet. In this one act of humble service, the Lord not only demonstrated His indescribable humility, but sent a message that pride, self-centered ambition and promotion, and the establishment of rank and pecking order have no place in God’s Kingdom. Think about it. If washing the feet of the disciples is not beneath Jesus, then nothing ..read more

In Genesis 32, Jacob is following God’s direction to return to the Promised Land, however, there’s just one problem… Esau. The last time Jacob heard from Esau, Esau wanted to kill him. No doubt Esau still lived there, but the question was whether Esau was still angry. Despite God showing his favor upon Jacob in a very favorable way, Jacob still acts as if he is doomed once he sees Esau. That struggle in his faith sparked an epic wrestling match that continues to have implications today. Listen to our latest episode of The Gospel Expedition, on YouTube, or on Soundcloud ..read more

Esau was a cunning hunter, a barbecue pitmaster, his father’s pride and joy, and a man who could get things done. He saw himself as a winner, was powerful and strong. Jacob was a plain man, dwelt in the tents, and was an accomplished chef, administrator, and an excellent marketer. Though they were brothers, and were very skilled in their vocations, their rivalry was one of the bitterest this world has ever seen. This rivalry would see Jacob deceiving their father Isaac, and swindling Esau in an underhanded trade agreement over lunch. And this rivalry would see Esau set out to murder Jacob in ..read more

Religion has so diluted Christianity that we struggle to understand a simple word like “faith.” This is nothing new. The first century Christians faced the same problem, which is why the writer of Hebrews spent the entire 11th chapter explaining what faith is. The problem is that religion demands adherence, obedience, and loyalty. Religion demands purity in actions, and creed. In its demand for these things, the relationship between God and man, and God’s amazing grace that has been bestowed upon man, get relegated to merely being an introductory paragraph. Attend any seminary, and you’ll lea ..read more

Genesis 5 says Enoch walked with God… how did he do that? When scripture discusses our walk, it is referring to our lifestyle. So, when scripture says Enoch walked with God, it means that Enoch lived a lifestyle of faith in the Lord. He took time to learn who God is, what God wanted, and he had an active prayer life. What made Enoch special was a simple willingness to trust God. While that sounds simple, it’s something few are willing to do. Walking with God is not something reserved for the super spiritual. Anyone can do it, so long as they are willing to build their life around their faith ..read more

Enoch is probably one of the most enigmatic figures in the Bible. He was pivotal. At least two New Testament writers made references to him, and he is remembered as one of the Godliest men who had ever lived. Yet, despite all this, we actually know very little about him. Nevertheless, that hasn’t stopped writers from exploring the man and myth of who Enoch was. Some of what is written is based on ancient manuscripts. Other writings are based on legends and myths. From all this, entire belief systems and doctrines have arisen from perceptions of who Enoch was, what he wrote, and what he did. H ..read more