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Growing in Christ

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Shall We Gather at the River?

A recent ride down Hwy 61 South of Natchez took us to a place called Fort Adams. The remnants of this historically rich community presently serve as hunting and fishing camps. However, over 340 years ago, according to the Mississippi Catholic Church, the first mass to take place in Mississippi happened on these hallowed grounds. Mississippi Catholic’s website states, “On Easter Sunday in 1682,…

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The Church at Shiloh

After a year long hiatus, we have a new Hounds, Hymns, and the House of the Lord post! Check it out!!

A year ago this month, Shiloh became part of our family. He was the most endearing little puppy. His tongue was too big for his mouth. I dubbed him my little Pentecostal puppy. We knew from the start that this little guy had a special call on his life and would serve a specific purpose as a therapy dog. His name had to be “just right.” And at that same time, I was finishing the Bible study,…

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"Trust and Obey"

“Trust and Obey”

Hopewell Baptist Church, Bude, Mississippi As a young adult no other Christian author influenced my walk with the Lord to the same degree as Elisabeth Elliot. In my mid-twenties I wrote Mrs. Elliot a card sharing how her writings had ministered to me as I walked through some of the darkest valleys I’ve ever known. Within weeks I received a postcard back from her. The note was sweet but it was…

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"I'd Rather Have Jesus"

“I’d Rather Have Jesus”

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"Just a Closer Walk"

“Just a Closer Walk”

“Just a Closer Walk” Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Rodney, Mississippi is a transitional Greek Revival/Gothic Revival wooden structure that was built in 1851. The antebellum church sits miles from the Mississippi River. Flooding has taken its effect on the grand building and now it sits in ruins. The wooden frame is beyond hope for repair as the damage has caused extensive rot. The church sits…

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"Be Thou My Vision"

“Be Thou My Vision”

United Methodist Church – 9866 Royal St, St Francisville, Louisiana Be Thou my vision, O Lord of my heartNaught be all else to me, save that Thou artThou my best thought, by day or by nightWaking or sleeping, Thy presence my light Be Thou my wisdom, and Thou my true wordI ever with Thee and Thou with me, LordThou my great Father, and I Thy true sonThou in me dwelling and I with Thee one Riches…

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"Come Thou Fount/Just as Good"

Ebenezer United Methodist Church is located at 4596 Bogue Chitto Road, SE, McCall Creek, MS 39647, pastored by Toby Jones, and was organized in 1827.

Samuel then took a large stone and placed it between the towns of Mizpah and Jeshanah. He named it Ebenezer (which means “the stone of help”), for he said, “Up to this point the Lord has helped us!” 1 Samuel 7:12 Ebenezer Methodist Church – McCall Creek, Mississippi Ebenezer United Methodist Church is located at 4596 Bogue Chitto Road, SE, McCall Creek, MS 39647 and is pastored by Rev. Toby…

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"My Hope is Built on Nothing Less"

“My Hope is Built on Nothing Less”

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"Great is Thy Faithfulness"

“Great is Thy Faithfulness”

Meadville United Methodist Church has long held a special place in my heart. As a young teenager, I attended the church’s Wednesday night youth group, for the past eight and a half years, I have happily served as the church’s office manager, and more recently I have taken on the role of youth leader. The church was founded in 1834. The current building was constructed in 1941 with renovations…

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"Sunday Sermons"

Abandoned church in Gloster, Mississippi.

Abandoned Church, Gloster, Mississippi Riding the backroads, Tommy & I stumbled across this beautiful church. A sign laying on the side reads “Berwick Baptist Church – Est. 1901”. However, the church now sits abandoned. As people leave country life for the city, more and more of these churches are left as memories of days gone by. I imagine a time when fiery sermons were preached within these…

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"Church in the Wildwood"

“Church in the Wildwood”

My Childhood Church, Roxie, Mississippi Located on Old Highway 33 in Roxie, MS, this church building has hosted a multitude of congregations. It started out as a Methodist Church in the 70’s. In the early 2000’s it was a Missionary Baptist Church. Most recently it was known as Crossroads Non-Denominational Church. But from 1985-1996 this church was Roxie Assembly of God. It was during that time,…

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"We Three Kings" - Church Dogs

“We Three Kings” – Church Dogs

Meadville Presbyterian Church, Oak St. Meadville, Mississippi – Constructed in 1906 We three kings of Orient areBearing gifts we traverse afarField and fountain, moor and mountain Following yonder star O Star of wonder, star of nightStar with royal beauty brightWestward leading, still proceedingGuide us to thy Perfect Light Glorious now behold Him ariseKing and God and SacrificeAlleluia,…

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Count Your Blessings

Count Your Blessings When upon life’s billows you are tempest tossed,When you are discouraged, thinking all is lost,Count your many blessings, name them one by one,And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done. Refrain Count your blessings, name them one by one,Count your blessings, see what God hath done!Count your blessings, name them one by one,And it will surprise you what the Lord hath…

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"How Great Thou Art" - Church Dogs

“How Great Thou Art” – Church Dogs

“How Great Thou Art” Elvis’ Childhood Church The actual Assembly of God church building where the Presley family attended church services has been moved to the Elvis Birthplace, Museum, Chapel and Park for visitors to experience and enjoy. It was here that Elvis was first exposed to the rich, Southern gospel that became a staple of his musical repertoire. According to Assembly of God minister,…

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Church Dogs "Just As I Am"

Church Dogs “Just As I Am”

Located at 3856 Ebenezer RoadLiberty, MS 39645Amite County  Just as I am, without one pleaBut that Your blood was shed for meAnd that You bid me come to TheeO Lamb of God, I come, I come Just as I am, and waiting notTo rid my soul of one dark blotTo You whose blood can cleanse each spotO Lamb of God, I come… Oh  Just as I am,You will receiveYou’ll welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve;Because Your…

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"How Are You Living?"

“How Are You Living?”

Earlier this week I had a dream that a dear friend who passed away a few years ago was sitting on the edge of my bed. In my dream, I knew my time with her was limited and realizing she had the eternal view of heaven as a perspective, I asked, “What is the most important thing?” She responded with a question, “How are you living?” I woke up shortly afterwards with those words in my mind. I…

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