In 390 A.D., Bishop Ambrose of Milan barred the Roman Emperor Theodosius from attending church and from access to the Lord’s Table. The emperor had ordered a horrific massacre in Thessalonica, and the bishop took his life into his own hands to provoke repentance. Theodosius did repent, in tears—a defining moment in Church and State relations.

Pastor John Scripture Reference: Matthew 6:9-15; 5:23-24

  No endorsement of any single issue qualifies a person to hold public office. Being pro-life does not make a person a good governor, mayor, or president, but there are numerous single issues that disqualify a person from public office. For example, any candidate who has endorsed bribery as a form of government efficiency would be disqualified, regardless of his party or platform. Or a person who endorsed corporate fraud . . . would be disqualified no matter what else he endorsed. Or a person who said that no black people could hold office—on that single issue alone he would […]

  Does the family have a future? The question is offensive, but it is a controversial debate fast pressed upon us by the incredible social transformations now shaping American culture. The continued flourishing of anything that resembles the traditional family is an open question.

LYNNWOOD, Wash. (BP) — Those trying to redefine marriage want you to believe it’s a civil rights issue. Lots of people fall for it. And once someone believes it’s a civil rights issue, it’s hard to oppose. After all, who opposes civil rights?

Pastor Chris Scripture Reference: Psalm 103:6-22

The First Baptist Church of Perryville will offer two days of prayer for international missions on November 30 & December 1. Prayer guides will be available for your use.

By Kelly Boggs ALEXANDRIA, La. (BP) — “Don’t ask, don’t tell” was a policy employed by the U.S. armed forces. Military officials were instructed not to inquire concerning a serviceperson’s sexual preference and, in turn, the serviceperson was expected to keep his or her sexuality private. In other words, everyone was expected to keep their mouths shut when it came to homosexuality.

Pastor Chris Scripture reference: Psalm 103:1-5

Pastor John Scripture Reference: Matthew 18:15-18