Altering scripture What is your view of scripture, the Bible? Is it what it purports to be, the actual word of God? And is it inerrant? That’s a huge debate. Who wrote it down? From where and how did the thoughts get transmitted? So many questions. Are there answers, dependable answers? Can I stake my […]
Confusion In this day and age, there is much confusion in the church about doctrine and identity, even gender confusion. I thought it would be a good time to see what the authority of Scripture says about who you are. It is vitally important to be secure of your identity in Christ. I borrowed this […]
Ecclesiastes Over the past year, I’ve been reading through the Old Testament and simultaneously, through the New Testament along with a Psalm each morning. This past month I have completed the book of Ecclesiastes. I found it to be difficult reading. Some of it I find depressing, some sobering and some fairly joyful. The Preacher […]
Worldview dictates your response As we see things play out across the world, even in our own country, a natural tendency would be to be depressed and anxious. Everyone has a choice…a natural worldview, or a Christian worldview. How you respond to events depends on the lens through which you’re looking. Frankly, if it wasn’t […]
By Bill C. Dotson With a testimony from my friend, Stan Barth Losing a second language Last week my devotional was on II Chronicles 7.14. Interestingly, my friend, Stan, responded with what you will read below. With his permission I am including it in our message today. His thoughts should a challenge to each of […]
A pile of debris The photo above is of a house that has been wrecked for the purpose of clearing it and building another one. It is in the middle of the most affluent area of Dallas, Highland Park. 99% of the people in the world would’ve considered the demolished house a mansion, even a […]
The armor of God Our granddaughter, Sarah Peyton, posted this on her Instagram last week. I believed it worthy of sharing with all of you. Take your time to meditate on each of the eight areas that she has addressed. Thank you, Sarah, for sharing your heart for the Lord. -Bill C. Dotson, her grandfather […]
Engineer vs. farmer Yesterday I was asked to participate in a family legacy conference at Duncanville’s First Baptist Church. One of the men in our group commented that there are two mindsets of raising a family. While I may have heard this before, it truly resonated with me. He said these two methods of parenting […]
Train In every area of sports, each team or athlete has trainers. For some, it may be just general conditioning, while others for an area of competition. I have the joy of working out at the Aerobics Center. Around twenty percent of those present are utilizing a trainer. Some need them a way a lot […]
Faithful follower Last week I attended the services for a long time Dallas friend and fellow believer. Walt Byerly trusted Jesus for salvation as an adult. He fell in love with the Lord, his word, and served him faithfully all the days of his life. He was instrumental in developing Sky Ranches, retiring after forty […]