2 Timothy 3:1: “But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days.” more

Have you ever failed? I know the answer because of my own failures and because I have worked with thousands of people who have failed during my 43 years as a pastor. To the casual observer, many seem to have their act together but when you get behind their public face, you discover every person is a bit of a mess. more

Bill Brodherst had not run in a race since he was a high school student in 1980. Years later, he decided to train for a mini-marathon known as the Pepsi Challenge 10K. He was motivated because the great Bill Rodgers, a winner of many nationally-known marathons, was competing, and he wanted to say he had competed against the legendary runner. more

Jesus taught us to persist in prayer. His parable about the widow and the unjust judge (Luke 18:1-8) emphasized our “need to pray always and not to lose heart.” more

1 John 2:18: “Dear children, the last hour is here….” more

The Salem United Methodist Church in Fulton County, Ark., will mark 150 years of faith and service with a special celebration on Sunday, rescheduled from the initially-planned date of Jan. 12, postponed due to weather. more