God Will Take Care of You

Wow! We've seen much and been all over New York and Athens these last few days. Our God has been good in taking care of us. Sometimes when you travel you just don't kow what to expect. We've had a couple of bumps on our trip. One of them was to get to the Statue of Liberty and back. We ended up having to take an expense cab. But there was a blessing in it. We had a chance to talk to a Christian cab driver and then the ranger gave us free tickets to the monument. He did it because we really enjoyed him and made sure he knew it-so as we were walking away he handed us free tickets. It was great to see the Statue and consider our heritage of freedom. I think of the liberty we have in Jesus Christ--that has made us free from the bondage of sin. Praise Go! Another bump was when we tried to take the Metro train from the airport to downtown to our hotel. What a mightmare. It was a crowded time of day and there were people everywhere. Imagine our family of 5 with around 12 bags. Trying to get them out of a very crowded subway was very scarry. God took care of us and we got out of the train and took a taxi for the last part of the trip. We needed God's guidance and physical strength from God. Trying to drag 12 bags down and up a crowded excalator also can be crazy. We made it, though. The Lord was watching over us. We've been able to pass out several tracts and talk to a few about the Lord. Please pray for us as seek to be a good testimony for the Lord.

Sunday, May 25th at Trinity

Hope you made it out to our Sunday teaching and worship time. There was a good spirit as we recognized the AWANA kids for scripture memory and made tribute to those who have died on the battle fields for our country. The text of the message was from II Timothy 4:1-7 and the title PREACH THE WORD. Hopefully at TBC we can stay true to the message that Paul was trying to emphasize to Timothy. May we preach the WORD in season and out, preach doctrine, preach to reprove, rebuke, exhort and with all longsuffering. These are pretty specific guidelines for the local church. God give us wisdom to meet these standards. Here is a link to find the text for King Harry's charge that I referred to today. http://www.chronique.com/Library/Knights/crispen.htm . You also can see it in its entirety at the link http://youtube.com/watch?v=OAvmLDkAgAM .

Wild Weather

Wow! On Monday we see 117 and a preview of mid-July. Today its cold out-probably snowing in the Hualapais and a few rain drops are falling out there. I know there was a freak storm in Baldwin Park, California. We go from 117 to a probably high of around 75. Hmm is that 42 degrees difference in four days? Unbelieveable. You never know what's around the corner in this wonderful world God has made for us to enjoy. In our walk with the Lord in this world you never know when things might change. Trials come and mountains get in the way of our path. How do you respond when these kinds of things happen in your life? Do you trust the Lord when trials come? We must make a habit of maintaining our relationship with the Lord so that when the hard times come we know how to walk. Paul tells us in Timothy to Study to show theyself approved unto God. A workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the Word of Truth. Stay in the Word. Throw off the worldly concerns that take up your time. Make studying and practicing the Word of God a priority in your life. Heh-you never know when a Tornado or Snow Storm might come your way!

From Mrs. Evins on Pastor's Cancer

The verse in Jeremiah 29:11 has been such a source of blessisng to us. The last part of the verse "plans to give you hope and a future." come from unexpected sources. Ken saw the doctor who did the original "flap" surgery this morning. We are sure God placed him in our path to give us hope. He comes into the room telling Ken how great he looks, how much he wants to help if Ken should need anything. He has so much energy and is always so positive. That attitude cannot help but rub off on us. He tells Ken that he knows that he is doing so well only because of the ability of Ken's body to heal well with God doing the work. We think God used this doctor to help the process along. Dr. Cunning also knew of several things that could help the problem Ken has with not enough saliva. We had never heard of this man until he was recommended to us as someone who could perform the surgery. We live in a small rural area so competent doctors are often hard to find without going to a large city.

Sunday-at Trinity-Proverbs and Anger

Today God blessed our church with a good turnout. I preached from various passages in Proverbs about anger. There is much to say in Proverbs about anger. We looked at some key points
They were
A. Anger Leads to-
1. Sinful Words and Deeds
Proverbs 29:22 22An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.

Proverbs 14:17He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.
2. Lies and Deception
Proverbs 26:24-26 24He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him; 25When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for there are seven abominations in his heart.
26Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be showed before the whole congregation.
3. Dissension and Conflict

4. Cruelty and Oppression
Proverbs 27:4 4Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand before envy?

B. So Guard Against Anger by-
1. Controlling Your Temper
Proverbs 19:11 11The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression. So, we should always stop and remember when someone forgave us

The Lord Jesus Christ-the ultimate in passing over a transgression
I'll forgive you--the lost and now is found the prodigal son
16:32 is better than the mighty;
32He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.

25:28 you are like a city that is broken down without walls;
Proverbs 25:28He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.
12:16 16A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
2. Defuse Anger in Others
Proverbs 15:1-a soft answer;

3. Staying Away from the Angry Men
Proverbs 22:24
24Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go: 25Lest thou learn his ways, and get a snare to thy soul.

II. Joy

Should be Based in Our
A. Faith in God
Proverbs 16:20
20He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.
2.l Obedience to God's Word
29:18 18Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
This is all about absolute truth of the Holy Scripture-God is truth and joy comes from the Understanding that God is the foundation of all truth
3. A Righteous Life
29:6 he sings and rejoices(give example of the first teens); 13:9 the light of the righteous rejoiceith;

28:14 14Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.

B. Resting in Your Joy will Result in
1. Kindness and Service to Others
14:21 21He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.
2. Hope
31:25 25 Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. rejoice in time to come
Titus 1:7 Hebrews 12:15
What do you need to? Do you have a comment and hae other view sof my take on the scripture. Psl

Music is a Reflection of God's Spirit

Wow! Make a joyful noise all ye lands it states in the Psalm. God has given us music to Praise Him and to calm our spirits. But also I think music can be a reflection of our own spirit and our relationship with God. I think of the Colossians where the Lord tells us to admonish one another with Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs. Beautiful music is a comfort, an encouragement and a great Blessing from Jehovah God. I am amazed as I attend the high school concerts at school and I see various folks perform. Some are just full of compassion and vitality. It is so easy to watch them sing. I commented this to one of my Seniors this year. I told this young lady that I'd never forget her joy of singing when she was a freshman and then seeing her with that same spirit as a Senior. I believe this young lady has the Lord and I know that part of this bubbling over of beautiful music is God's Spirit showing forth. What about my Spirit? What about yours? Do you get wrapped up in the music when you worship the Lord. I don't think the Rock and Roll movement should be in this discussion. The kind of feel that Rock gives is much different than the power that a great Gospel Song can bring. The Rock feel detracts. God's Message is in the words and a wonderful tune transforms the Words into a Spiritual message that can pierce the heart. What about you-this Sunday let the message and music encourage and admonish you!!!!

the last days of school

These are my last days of 2008 at MHS. I've had good year. I've enjoyed the seniors in my honors class. I'd have to say I feel close with them. But the hard part is saying goodbye. I hope that I've had some kind of impact on them. Not just academic impact but a Spiritual one. I pray for opportunities to share Christ with my students in the next few days. As a public school teacher as my other job there can be great opportunities for witness and sometimes you wish there were more. How can a teacher impact his students for Christ? Of course there is a verbal witness-but there are so many others. God give me what I need to share Christ at every turn. Matthew 28:19-20 19Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

Welcome to Life in the Word

This is the blog for Pastor Craig Evins of Trinity Baptist Church. We want to emphasize "living life in the Word of God" each step of our daily lives. The scripture that comes to mind regarding this is Colossians 3:16-17

16Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. 17And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.

May our church and all believers live out these verses and may this forum be a place that men and women can come together and agree from the scripture about vital issues of life!!! We welcome your discussion!