Our family has been enjoying all the snow we get here in northern Michigan. We’re supposed to get another 3 to 6 inches of snow tonight and another 7 to 10 inches tomorrow. We live … Beware of snowmobile trapsRead more
Beware the Desire for Riches – 1 Timothy 6:9-10
Last week we talked about the importance of being content with what we have. Today we’re going to continue this thought as we see the danger with a desire to be rich. It's easy to … Beware the Desire for Riches – 1 Timothy 6:9-10Read more
Great Gain in Contentment – 1 Timothy 6:6-8
Higgins Lake Baptist Church Kevin A. Pierpont 1/18/04 A man became envious of his friends because they had larger and more luxurious homes. So he listed his house with a real estate firm, planning to … Great Gain in Contentment – 1 Timothy 6:6-8Read more
Prepare Yourself
Good afternoon friends. It’s another beautiful Monday in northern Michigan. The snow fell almost all day yesterday and added a wonderful blanket of white to what we were already enjoying. I’ve added a snowy picture … Prepare YourselfRead more
Hold To Sound Doctrine – 1 Timothy 6:3-5
Higgins Lake Baptist Church Kevin A. Pierpont 1/11/04 J. Oswald Sanders said – [The devil’s] overall strategy is to supersede and overthrow the kingdom of God. It is a strategy of destruction. If he was … Hold To Sound Doctrine – 1 Timothy 6:3-5Read more
How to take your spiritual temperature
It’s a beautiful Monday in northern Michigan. As I write I have a wonderful view of the snow covered back yard. We awoke to a fresh coat of fine powder on top of the snow … How to take your spiritual temperatureRead more
Wisdom For Workers – 1 Timothy 6:1-2
Higgins Lake Baptist Church Kevin A. Pierpont 1/4/04 Has anybody here ever wished they could have a job as an NFL football player? Don’t you think being an NFL football player would be a tough … Wisdom For Workers – 1 Timothy 6:1-2Read more
Keep it simple
The other day after having studied for Sunday’s sermon much of the day my mind was beginning to get a bit fuzzy. I was struggling to find a passage of scripture I knew was there … Keep it simpleRead more
Perspective is everything
A few days ago Kevin Michael was in the passenger seat as we pulled into a parking lot and found a spot beside a bright yellow pickup truck that had been lifted a few inches … Perspective is everythingRead more
Out of place
At Christmastime, I know you’re all trying to complete your list of important Christmas tasks so I’ll do my part and keep this short. Last week I revealed some of my absent-mindedness to you. Today … Out of placeRead more
Work is fun
As I write this it’s snowing outside. No surprise for northern Michigan. Early and frequent snow is one of the things our family enjoys about living in the North Country. Though you may think otherwise, … Work is funRead more
Care of Biblical Leadership – 1 Timothy 5:17-25
The past couple of weeks we have examined the proper treatment of widows in the church. This week we will be looking at 1 Timothy 5:17-25 and considering Paul’s instruction to Timothy concerning those who … Care of Biblical Leadership – 1 Timothy 5:17-25Read more