by chrisgoins | May 1, 2024 | Christian Life, Church, Devotional, Marriage and Family, Pastors, Personal Growth
This is what the Lord says: “Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. But you said, ‘We will not walk in it.’ 17 I appointed watchmen over you and said, ‘Listen to...
by chrisgoins | Apr 20, 2024 | Christian Life, Church, Pastors, Personal Growth
“I don’t need church. I study the Bible for myself.” I’ve heard something similar to that more times than I care to remember. The truth is we do need the church.I need it.You need it.We ALL need it. In fact, it’s likely that...
by chrisgoins | Apr 3, 2024 | Christian Life, Church, Jesus, Leadership, Pastors
This past Friday, March 29, President Joseph R. Biden, issued a proclamation in honor of Transgender Day of Visibility which was to take place on Sunday, March 31. The day was started in 2010 by a transgender advocate and activist. Interestingly enough,...
by chrisgoins | Apr 19, 2023 | Christian Life, Church, Leadership, Pastors
Some time ago I read this chain letter on how to get a perfect pastor. The results of a computerized survey on the expectations of church members now indicate the characteristics of the perfect pastor. He’s sermons are expositional, topical, life-related, drop-dead...
by chrisgoins | Apr 17, 2023 | Christian Life, Church, Leadership
Watts Bar Community Church Yesterday, Watts Bar Community Church, the church founded by my Dad and Mom, Ken and Connie Goins, and currently led by my brother, Kelly and his wife, Denise Goins, celebrated their 40th Anniversary. Here’s a glimpse into the story of how...
