Biblical Foundations teacher Christopher Martin's lesson Sunday entitled: "Standing For Truth In A Post-Truth World" was his fourth from 1 Timothy, in his continuing series on "The Life & Teaching of Paul".
This lesson is now available on Video and Podcast by clicking the arrows in the below windows:
Speaking of Podcasts, here is an interesting graphic reflecting the enormous growth of this media:
Check out an updated infographic of Biblical Foundations podcast now broadcasting or downloaded by 1,470 listeners in 11 countries!
Also listed are the top 10 lessons listened to (make it a goal over the next 30 days to listen to any of these you haven't heard and pass them on to friends and family), Let's get the listener number to 2000 and beyond.
Our flag does not fly because the wind moves it. It flies with the last breath of each soldier who died protecting it.
Names of God Class Focus May 2020
Photo Provided by June Hamilton taken by Don Hamilton at George Bush Park
Class Scripture Memory Verse
May 2020
Wow, 42 of you responded to our Class Roadmap to Reunion Survey & the results are now available:
Biblical Foundations teacher Christopher Martin's lesson Sunday entitled "Doing Church God's Way" was his third from 1 Timothy, in his continuing series on "The Life & Teaching of Paul".
This lesson is now available on Video and Podcast by clicking the arrows in the below windows:
After class was over Sunday, there was discussion regarding women teachers and Marge Caldwell's name was mentioned. Throughout her life, she had no hesitation to pass the baton of faith on to anyone who wanted to carry it forward in Jesus’ name.
Marge Caldwell
Her laughter rang with contagious joy, “Oh my soul! Can you believe it?” She was always so excited about it all. Can you say her name without smiling? Each Christian is here to exhibit God’s qualities; Marge’s were, among many others, beauty and grace. Marge left an invaluable, unique legacy that transcends generations.
Marge’s books, mostly written for young ladies, are no longer in print, but some are available used from Amazon. Beth Moore mentions Marge Caldwell in a video Bible study (The Patriarchs) . Beth Moore calls Marge Caldwell her “mentor.” Others have called her an encourager, a Baptist Erma Bombeck, and spiritual mother.
Marge was a professional charm and modeling teacher, and helped lead the way for teaching women Bible study at Houston First Baptist Church. `The Radiant You', 'Capsules for Confidence', `Speak out with Marge', `Dear God' were books she authored, along with 2 CD's, `Mountains and Valleys' and '66 Years of Marriage'. A speaker at numerous events on various topics, and at over 500 college and high school campuses. A member, Board of trustees, Houston Baptist University. Worked with young people on drug addiction and related problems. Led marriage seminars with husband, Chuck, on `Secret of a Happy Marriage'. Jesus authored quite a love story through the Caldwells.
Countless hours could be spent talking about how Chuck and Marge’s marriage of 68 years has deeply changed the way we live out our own relationships. As a married couple, they put Christ first, and it is obvious that they never ran out of love for each other in the mean time.
A marriage counselor and a counseling staff member at Houston's First Baptist Church. The Women of the Year, Houston Baptist University, 1970 and 1990. Taught college students in Sunday school at Houston's First Baptist Church for 30 years. A guest speaker on Focus on the Family with james Dobson. Hosted a 30 minute radio show on KXYZ for eight years each Sunday evening in Houston, Texas. Recipient, National Freedom Foundation Award for Individual Achievement, 1989-1990. Former speaker- Concerned Women of America. Received an Honorary Doctorate from the Houston Baptist University in 1997.
Marge said that she couldn’t stand it when older people wanted to live solely on the past and on its memories. Life—full life was in her to the very end. In fact, Marge started counseling at the HFBC Julianna Poor Memorial Counseling Center when she was 70 years old. Prior to the center’s opening, Brother John Bisagno would frequently find her counseling in a small room off of the Green Room. When it was decided to start a church counseling center, Brother John said he wanted Marge to be a part of it. Marge even went to audit classes at the university level to further her education in preparation for the new center, which began in 1983 with Dr. Charles Poor and Marge Caldwell. Additionally, in 2004, Marge and Chuck were delighted as The Gay Caldwell Roper Center for Counselor Education of HFBC was founded in Marge’s honor. Enjoy listening to this podcast "Love & Laughter" (CLICK ARROW BELOW); a presentation Marge Caldwell made at women's retreat in 1983.
During Class Sunday, John Markle made mention of this song which is a wonderful reminder of how we should continually frame our hearts and minds - enjoy this song and words from Matt Redman's "The Heart of Worship"
Names of God Class Focus May 2020
Jehovah Shalom
יְהֹוָה שָׁלוֹם (ye.ho.vah sha.lom) 'YHWH|Yahweh-shalom'
Judges 6:24
the name of a sacred altar built by Gideon in Ophrah
Class Scripture Memory Verse May 2020
Philippians 4:6
What a blockbuster lesson taught by Our Chris Martin on Mother's Day! He
taught us to come out of our "holy huddles" to reach the people we
need to meet to share our Jesus, to ask Jesus to give us hearts for the
lost, not just our family, friends, co-workers. . . but a state of lost
souls, a nation of unredeemed souls. The last sentence of the lesson
was about walking a genuine walk with Jesus. His love "requires us to
love people of whom we do not approve." Some great lessons in obedience,
humility. Sunday's lesson is now available by video and podcast, to watch, listen, and learn just click on arrows in the pictures below:
Class Continues On Line Tomorrow - Sunday 5/17/20 Meeting START TIME: 10:45AM
Sunday, Biblical Foundations teacher Christopher Martin taught from 1 Timothy 1 a lesson entitled: "Why Churches are Dying".
Chris provided some striking statistics of church attendance around the world and also provided some encouraging examples of how we as God's people can honor and participate in building The Church, here is one:
"We Will Never Change The World By Going To Church. We Will Only Change The World By Being The Church."
The lesson is available both on Video and Podcast and can be launched by clicking the arrow in the pictures below:
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Names of God Class Focus for May 2020
Yahweh-Shalom
The LORD Is Peace
The Lord greeted Gideon in peace, so he built an altar and named it "The
LORD is Peace" (see Judges 6:23-24). You have probably heard the
blessing "Shalom" from Jewish friends and acquaintances. It means peace.
More importantly, it means the Lord, our peace. Where does the Shepherd
lead His sheep? Beside the peaceful, still waters. "He leads me beside
the still waters; He makes me lie down in green pastures" (Psalm 23:2).
When your heart is content, you are at peace. And where does that
contentment come from? The grace of God. There's no man more discontent
than one who is not experiencing the amazing grace of God. Only in
Jesus, will you find security, sufficiency, and serenity.
Class Memory Verse May 2020
Philippians 4:6
Wow, Sunday's "zoom" Class
had 59 attending!
In his continuing series "The Life and Teaching of Paul", Biblical Foundations teacher Christopher Martin taught Sunday's lesson from Paul's Letter to Titus. The lesson entitled "Stuck Where You Don’t Want to Be" is available on Video and Podcast by clicking the arrows in the below images:
1 When peace like a river attendeth my way, When sorrows like sea billows roll; Whatever my lot Thou hast taught me to say, “It is well, it is well with my soul!” It is well with my soul! It is well, it is well with my soul! 2 Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come, Let this blest assurance control, That Christ hath regarded my helpless estate, And hath shed His own blood for my soul. 3 My sin—oh, the bliss of this glorious thought— My sin, not in part, but the whole, Is nailed to His Cross, and I bear it no more; Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul! 4 For me, be it Christ, be it Christ hence to live; If dark hours about me shall roll, No pang shall be mine, for in death as in life Thou wilt whisper Thy peace to my soul.
Shalom, enjoy this version of It is Wellby Guy Penrod and David Phelps and meditate on the wonder of Our Savior:
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