Faithful Followers

11/04/2011

If you're interested in some great biblical teaching on marriage, family and s*x - join us for secret church tonight at the FBCstudent center. 7pm-1am. Free.

11/04/2011

Secret Church Simulcast - FAMILY, MARRIAGE, S*X, AND THE GOSPEL
Friday November 4 ~ FBC Student Center ~ 7pm-1am (doors open a 6:15pm)
Cost: Free ~ Includes workbook. Bring a friend.
What to Bring: Snack Food and a 2 liter drink

Topic: FAMILY, MARRIAGE, S*X, AND THE GOSPEL - Manhood. Womanhood. Marriage. Parenting. Singleness. S*x. Divorce. Homos*xuality. Same-s*x marriage. Polygamy. Po*******hy. Adoption. Abortion. Cultures around the world perceive each of these issues differently. So how does God's Word address them? During Secret Church on November 4, 2011, we will explore how the gospel uniquely affects our understanding of family, marriage, s*x, and host of related (and controversial) issues that are ultimately foundational for the display of the glory of God in our lives, in the church, and in the world.

Secret Church Simulcast is six intense hours of biblical teaching and prayer for the persecuted church led by David Platt. He is the pastor of The Church at Brook Hills in Birmingham, Alabama and the author of The New York Times bestseller Radical.

06/03/2011

Faithful Followers @ St. George Island State Park. Sun. June 5. 2 options...
Bible Study @ FBC then the beach or bible study on the beach. If you plan to attend on the beach contact Wade Goodman - wago26@gmail.com. Meet @ first pavillion inside State Park. BYO food, drink, chair, umbrella, etc.

04/18/2011

Holy Week events displayed on a Google Earth map. The locations of the major events of Holy Week along with descriptions and biblical passages describing the events. Created by Justin Taylor with The Gospel Coalition

(The following is based on a helpful harmonization by Craig Blomberg, Jesus and the Gospels, pp. 354–355.) Near dawn on Sunday morning, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome head to the tomb to anoint Jesus’ body with spices, with Mary Magdalene perhaps arriving first. They encounter

04/18/2011

Secret Church Simulcast workbooks are in -- you will want one of these books. Only a few books left -- comment if you are interested in attending (cost is free).

04/12/2011

Just ordered the Secret Church Simulcast by David Platt (see Official David Platt Page) -- Free viewing in Perry - April 22nd 7pm-1am, FBC Student Center. Seats are limited (only 15 or so books remaining). Comment here to reserve a spot!

04/04/2011

Don't forget to register for the live simulcast of Secret Church with David Platt (Apr21 7-1am Perry Fl) - deadline Apr 10 - comment here to register or ask questions.

03/30/2011

Join us for a night with David Platt, author of Radical. Live simulcast of Secret Church. Good Friday ~ Apr 22 ~ 7pm-1am ~ FBC Student Center in Perry. Food, drinks, prizes, worship, bible study. Drop-in or stay for the whole event. Cost: FREE. Registration required by Apr 10 so we can order workbooks.

Secret Church tickets at Brook Hills for Good Friday, April 22,are SOLD OUT. Visit the Secret church Simulcast site for information on attending or hosting a simulcast.

02/10/2011

Bring your family together for a Movie Night. Here is a list of the "Most Redeeming Films of 2010"

Christianity Today continues as a leader in providing informative editorial on current events, news from a Christian perspective, Christian doctrine, issues and trends.

02/09/2011

"You will never experience all the good that can come from the bad in your life until you are first willing to acknowledge that God was with you in the bad and then be willing to not "play God" when things are good." --Andy Stanley

01/25/2011

Please pray for Bates Davis (& Walter Davis) mother. She is experiencing some complications from surgery today.

12/08/2010

Today Urban Meyer, Coach of the Florida Gators resigned. He said, "I fully grasp the sacrifices my 24/7 profession has demanded of me, & I know it is time to put my focus on my family & life away from the field," Do you fully grasp the impact your profession or hobby has on your family? What are some things you need to put down in order to focus more on your family?

11/29/2010

Financial expert Dave Ramsey notes that if you argue with your spouse about money & debt at least once a week, your marriage is 30% more likely to end in divorce.

Finances are the #1 cause of conflict in marriages, here are ten tips to help you stop the fighting.

11/19/2010

Interesting Facebook discussion. What do you think about Facebook's impact on marriage?

Is Facebook ruining your relationship? A New Jersey pastor is handing down a new commandment to his congregation -- no more Facebook or leave!

11/17/2010

Unexpressed gratitude communicates ingratitude. What are some practical ways to show gratitude?

11/04/2010

Every believer in Jesus has a measure of faith—it’s the prerequisite to salvation. We hope it’s enough to get us to heaven when we die. But, it’s barely enough to keep us praying, giving, & going to the 11:00 service. Does the brand of faith you live by produce the results in your life that you read about in the biblical stories of men & women of faith? --Steven Furtick, Sun Stand Still

10/04/2010

Humility only comes from those who have something about which to be humble. The humble are those who could crow, but chose to keep their beaks shut.
Humility is also a close associate of gratitude. 10 ways to teach humility to your kids, and (maybe) ramp it up a bit in your own life:

Here are ten ways to teach your kids humility, and maybe ramp it up in your life.

09/30/2010

Here's a link to the full Scholastic study on reading in the digital age. Some interesting facts. Download available here also. http://bit.ly/scholasticsurvey

“It is not important to me which reading device my daughter uses, but sometimes there is nothing like holding a physical, page-turning book.” — Father, 6 year-old girl, Colorado