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    "...They that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with WINGS AS EAGLES; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint." Isaiah 40:31

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    Carr Lane Baptist Church is located approximately 35 miles west of Branson, Missouri on scenic highway 86. To be more specific we are located approximately 1 quarter mile west of the Carr Lane junction of highways 39 and 86 on Highway 86. The town of Shell Knob is 7 miles North, and the town of Cassville is 30 miles West. Carr Lane Baptist is a Southern Baptist church, and we still use the hymnal, and the King James Version of the Bible. We believe, and endeavor by the Spirit of our Lord, to live according to Biblical teachings. The beautiful Roaring River State Park is 6 miles South of Cassville. If or when you are in this area we would love to have you attend any or all of our services. You will find the times on our Church Activities page. You will receive a very warm welcome from Pastor, Tim A. Blankenship, his wife Madge, and the whole congregation.

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    The Bible says, “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.” (Romans 3:23). The glory of God was the reason for our creation. When Adam and Eve sinned in the garden of Eden it passed on to their children, and that is you and me. We also read in the pages of the Bible [God’s Word] that, “There is none righteous, no, not one”. (Romans 3:10). Righteousness is simply put is being right with God. Because we are sinners, yet God - who is holy loved us - sent His Son Jesus to die for our sins. The Just One [Jesus Christ] for the unjust [You and I]. “But God commendeth His love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:8). Here is the gospel of Jesus Christ; “For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the scriptures; and that He was seen of Cephas [Peter], then of the twelve: After that, He was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep [are with Christ]. After that, He was seen of James; then of all the apostles. And last of all He was seen of me also, as of one born out of due time.” (1 Corinthians 15:3-8) “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised Him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.” (Romans 10:9-10). “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved” (Romans 10:13). BE SAVED TODAY.

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    Having been led, as we believe by the Spirit of God, to receive the Lord Jesus Christ as our Savior and, on the profession of our faith, having been baptized in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, we do now, in the presence of God and this assembly, most solemnly and joyfully enter into covenant with one another as one body in Christ. We engage, therefore, by the aid of the Holy Spirit to walk together in Christian love; to strive for the advancement of this church in knowledge, holiness, and comfort; to promote its prosperity and spirituality; to sustain its worship, ordinances, discipline, and doctrines; to contribute cheerfully and regularly to the support of the ministry, the expenses of the church, the relief of the poor, and the spread of the gospel through all nations. We also engage to maintain family and secret devotions; to religiously educate our children; to seek the salvation of our kindred and acquaintances; to walk circumspectly in the world; to be just in our dealings, faithful in our engagements, and exemplary in our deportment; to avoid all tattling, backbiting and excessive anger; to abstain from the sale of, and use of, destructive drugs or intoxicating drinks as a beverage; to shun pornography; to be zealous in our efforts to advance the kingdom of our Savior. We further engage to watch over one another in brotherly love; to remember one another in prayer; to aid one another in sickness and distress; to cultivate Christian sympathy in feeling and Christian courtesy in speech; to be slow to take offense, but always ready of reconciliation and mindful of the rules of our Savior to secure it without delay. We moreover engage that when we remove from this place we will, as soon as possible, unite with some other church where we can carry out the spirit of this covenant and the principles of God’s Word.

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    If you would like to contact Carr Lane Baptist Church for more information, make a comment, or leave a suggestion you may write to: Carr Lane Baptist Church, P. O. Box 69, Eagle Rock, MO. 65641. You may also contact the pastor by email @ T.A.Blankenship@gmail.com We are looking forward to hearing from you. May God bless you richly, increase your borders, put His hand on your life, and keep you from evil.

Walking With God Today 05/14/08

Posted on May 14, 2008 by Tim A.

“Who is wise and understanding among you?  Let him show by good conduct that his works are done in the meekness of wisdom.”  James 3:13 (NKJV)

If the Christian man, woman, boy or girl is to have real control over their tongue it will require godly wisdom.  One of the wisest of men was Solomon, and he is a man who had enough wisdom to know that true wisdom only comes from the person of wisdom, and that is God.  Many of the writtings of the Biblical book of Proverbs was written by Solomon.  It is a book of wisdom.  It says much about the use of the tongue, and we have seen a few of those verses in the past few studies.

There are at least nineteen references to the tongue in the book of Proverbs.  The writer, in wisdom gives both the good use of the tongue and its evil use.  The wise individual will seek to use the tongue wisely.

One of the places for us to begin using wisdom of the tongue is in our homes.  Husbands, though growing aggravated with their wives can use the tongue for good in such situations.  When she becomes angry, or upset over something which may seem trivial to the man; let him find a way of comforting and encourageing her rather than criticizing her.  Likewise with the wisdom of the wife; when it seems that your husband is discouraged and wants time alone, or even time watching the television, let him know with godly wisdom that you are there for him, that you love him.  It is not a time to criticize.  For parents who grow frustrated with a child; this is a time for your godly wisdom as well.  This is a time our humanity, not wisdom usually comes out, but if we guard our hearts and minds by the Spirit of Jesus Christ we can use wisdom.  Children can see our wisdom, and will learn to practice it as well.  When your son fails to get that touchdown in a football game don’t tell him how terrible a play that was; tell him how great an effort he made. 

“3:13 wise and understanding. ‘Wise’ is the common Gr. word for speculative knowledge and philosophy, but the Hebrews infused it with the much richer meaning of skillfully applying knowledge to the matter of practical living.  The word for ‘understanding’ is used only here in the NT and means a specialist or professional who could skillfully apply his expertise to practical situations.  James is asking who is skilled in the art of living.  meekness. Also rendered ‘gentleness,’ it is the opposite of arrogance and self-promotion (see note on Matt. 5:5; cf. 1:21; Num. 12:3; Gal. 5:23). The Greeks described it as power under control. wisdom. The kind that comes only from God.”  The MacArthur Study Bible, p.1931.

True godly wisdom comes only through knowing the Person of wisdom, and that Person is the Lord Jesus Christ.  The wisdom of God is given us as we yield our hearts, souls, minds and bodies to Him as the Lord of our lives, and as we seek it from Him.  If you do not yet know Jesus, by having a personal relationship with Him, then, right now, confess that you are a sinner, ask forgiveness for your sins, and ask the crucified, buried and risen Lord Jesus to save you.  He will hear you and give you eternal life, and more wisdom.

Walk With God Today.

-Tim A. Blankenship

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