“Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore, honor God with your bodies.” – 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 Paul’s admonition to honor God with our bodies includes every believer, men, women, young people and children. This week, we will focus on the … [Read more...] about A New Year: Focusing on Maintaining Our Temple: Men (week 3)
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A New Year: Focusing on Maintaining Our Temple – Women (part 3)
“Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore, honor God with your bodies.” – 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 In 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Paul asks: “Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit.” Every Christian’s body is a temple of the … [Read more...] about A New Year: Focusing on Maintaining Our Temple – Women (part 3)
A New Year: Spiritual Journaling (part 2)
Journaling is a spiritual discipline where one writes down their prayer requests, answered prayers, thankfulness, joy, thoughts, notes, insights, daily struggles, spiritual victories, encounters with God, etc., whether during or after Bible Study or during personal devotional time. Many also journal when they are listening to a sermon and they experience a powerful “Aha” … [Read more...] about A New Year: Spiritual Journaling (part 2)
A New Year – A New Perspective
Happy New Year! While many make a list of resolutions to adopt in the New Year; often 2-3 weeks into the New Year, those resolutions fall by the wayside. Instead of making a list of resolutions that may be hard to keep, let’s focus on what God has planned for you. Jeremiah says, “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of … [Read more...] about A New Year – A New Perspective
Year-in-review
2021 has been an extremely challenging and trying year. Let’s briefly look back over our year. A Look Back The COVID-19 virus infections reached staggering levels in countries around the globe, while waning in others; and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) informed Americans the Delta variant created a new threat. If you are not fully vaccinated, continue to do the 3 … [Read more...] about Year-in-review
#GivingTuesday (Conclusion)
National Day of Giving #Giving Tuesday is a time to give! November 30, 2021 What is the history of #GivingTuesday? Giving Tuesday was created in 2012 to encourage people to do good. Giving Tuesday was born and incubated at the 92nd Street Y and its Belfer Center for Innovation & Social Impact in New York City. GivingTuesday is now an independent nonprofit and a global … [Read more...] about #GivingTuesday (Conclusion)
Gov. Tony Evers meets with members of the Wisconsin General Baptist State Convention
Governor Tony Evers met with members of the Wisconsin General Baptist State Convention along with faith and community leaders from Beloit. The meeting was hosted by Pastor James Ivy at New Zion Baptist Church in Beloit on November 12, 2021. Pastor Keith Evans and Pastor James Ivy introduced and welcomed Governor Evers to the event. The Governor gave prepared remarks followed by … [Read more...] about Gov. Tony Evers meets with members of the Wisconsin General Baptist State Convention
Happy Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Day November 25, 2021 Thanksgiving Day is a federal holiday in the United States and is celebrated the last Thursday during the month in November every year. The Milwaukee Times Weekly Newspaper sends Thanksgiving Day wishes to you and yours. May you enjoy family, friends, the good things of life and may you be abundantly thankful for this Thanksgiving season. … [Read more...] about Happy Thanksgiving
Remembering the life of Reginald Dwight Linyear
Reginald D. Linyear was born on August 27, 1944, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to the late Jesse and Ruth Linyear. Reginald graduated from Xavier Prep High School (New Orleans) in 1961. His education continued with advanced studies at Louisiana State University (New Orleans), Southern University of New Orleans, an Associate Degree in Accounting and Business Administration from … [Read more...] about Remembering the life of Reginald Dwight Linyear
Honoring our veterans and military personnel (Part 2)
Veteran’s Day November 11, 2021 Many of our veterans have returned home from war with scars, injuries and are having a very difficult time. The price for freedom costs. The greatest thing we can do this Veterans Day and the upcoming holiday season is to not serve ourselves, but volunteer our services or donate on behalf of these brave soldiers who have served our country … [Read more...] about Honoring our veterans and military personnel (Part 2)