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“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” – John 3:16 (ESV)

The Holy Spirit will never say anything to contradict Scripture; therefore, if we have a thorough knowledge of God and His Word, we are able to discern between the things of God and those that are not of God—between good and evil.

Words by Al Blanton | Image by Ryan McGill On a bright June morning in 1872, Annie Hawks was engaged in household chores when the Holy Spirit planted a hymn inside her mind. A native of New York and resident of Brooklyn, Hawks was not only a dutiful housewife but a hymnist and, according to

“Don’t distance yourself from those you love; you could never walk that far, even in ten lifetimes.” – Stephen Aycock

Sitting on that asphalt, I was reminded how important it is to check on people.

“Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.” – Matthew 6:34

“Get up! Take the Child and His mother and flee to Egypt, and stay there until I tell you; for Herod is going to search for the Child to kill Him.” – Matthew 2:13 NASB

As the Minister of Music and Outreach, Shawn plans worship music for each service, directs the adult and youth choirs, and incorporates a blend of traditional hymns and contemporary music, allowing each churchgoer to worship in a way that is special to them.

He said, “Daddy, Batman is my favorite superhero, but my favorite favorite superhero is Jesus and God.”