"Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation and my God." (Psalm 42:11) In my early years of college, I worked in a therapeutic community for drug and alcohol addiction with the Department of Corrections. We used to say things like, "It is okay to talk to yourself as long as you don't answ...

**GPC will not have Sunday School until further notice.** We will have two worship services: 10:30 AM and 6:00 PM. These services will be both at the church and live streamed. If you plan to participate in corporate worship, please remember and be aware of the following: The service schedule is determined by last names for folk who are able to participate in corporate...

The Search for the Vaccine The race is on. Scientists and medical professionals around the globe are working 24/7 to find a sure-fire way to combat Covid-19. Of course, some wholeheartedly endorse the use of vaccines to address medical conditions, and they are anxious to see progress made in the battle against this new, international, "invisible" enemy. Others are genera...

Amy Carmichael was a missionary to India in the 19th and 20th centuries, and she dedicated much of her efforts to the evangelism and protection of children. The story of one boy's journey from sinfulness to salvation is recounted in this article by Vance Christie....

"But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ." (Philippians 3:20) As Paul writes to the Philippians, this young church is being threatened by a group of people professing the truth faith but in deeds denying it. The most glaring display of their ungodliness, Paul says in Philippians 3:19 is that "their god is their belly," and th...

"The people of God are to be captivated with the voice of God contained in the Bible. The Scriptures are the voice of God, and they alone are completely and utterly sufficient." Please take a few moments to read the entire article by Dave Jenkins, which asks us to reflect on how we regard the Word of God....

This Sunday, May 24, we will again offer multiple-service corporate worship and live streamed services. Pastors David and Clif will implement one change: they will preach a different sermon for each service. In doing so, there will be no sermon repetition for those who worship both in person and via live streaming; everyone will hear "fresh" teaching no matter which servi...

"It is better to go to the house of mourning than to go to the house of feasting, for this is the end of all mankind, and the living will lay it to heart." (Ecclesiastes 7:2) This week, the Evangelical world mourned the death of Christian Apologist Dr. Ravi Zacharias. For decades, he faithfully contended "for the faith once and for all delivered to the saints." (Jude 3). ...

Most of us interface with at least one social media outlet. Others who don't care for Facebook or Twitter follow a favorite news channel or blogger. We also connect with each other via chitchat, texts, and emails. Thus, it seems likely that all of us have been exposed to and potentially infected with at least one COVID-19 conspiracy theory. Rev. Joe Carter offers us the an...

Safe Journeys Home Trips home can be very cool, particularly when being away from home is due to unforeseen and unpleasant events, like a lengthy hospital stay, a military deployment to an unsafe location, or a work assignment that requires prolonged travel. Getting home is good. And getting there safe and sound is very good. In fact, just the anticipation of getting the...