Hurst Baptist Church

One aspect of a man’s rule on earth is that it causes man to anticipate a righteous rule.  I would like to add that the process of man coming into his rule increases my anticipation!�
In the midst of this campaign year let’s be reminded that there is also an eternal battle heating up.  Satan is [...]

Often we observe the desire of the Lord to take His disciples aside for a time of rest and refreshment.  We would do well to follow this pattern!  If you are involved in Christian service in any way it is needful to be refreshed.  The amount of time given to this need varies from one [...]

Palin (Sarah - Rep. V.P. Nominee) has brought quite a stir to the political arena.  Every reporter desired(s) to interview her.  Not many of these reporters held good intention - they longed to “sift her as wheat”.  Naturally, the McCain advisors protected Palin from a potential political disaster by whisking her away.  You must know [...]

Many articles and books that are being published these days focus on the subject of happiness.  The consideration of this topic by these authors is more than surface.  They are giving great attention to the affects a chuckle can have on your body’s chemical balance, and other details I don’t understand to make comment.  The [...]

A word of thanks to Grandparents this morning.  For all of those unexpected duties you are called upon to perform  - caring for the children, transporting to special events, and for the spiritual impact that you have - thank you!
I would also like to provoke you to “good works” this morning.  With these years God [...]

This week I witnessed something unusual in the community.  While eating in an area restaurant a young child came in with his grandparents to eat.  I suspect this child was about 2 years old.
Having gone through the line they came and sat next to me.  My enjoyment of peace ended then the little fellow learned [...]

I heard some comments this week made by a radio commentator. One of his comments was this: “the [Olympic opening] ceremony will be remembered forever!”
While I confess that I have not seen this ceremony, and though I understand this commentator’s purposed enthusiasm, I still disagree with the use of hyperbole.
I suppose I, as well as [...]