http://www.vbcchurch.com/mike-kelly/ Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:54:17 GMT en-us Copyright 2012 Village Bible Church || Hot Springs http://www.vbcchurch.com/mike-kelly/reformation-solus-christus-christ-alone/ http://www.vbcchurch.com/mike-kelly/reformation-solus-christus-christ-alone/ Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:54:16 GMT Typical of a mischievous young boy, flanked with two equally enthusiastic brothers, I often found myself the object of perplexed stares.  To this day, I am still uncertain why I was absolutely captivated with the annihilating effect of the ... http://www.vbcchurch.com/mike-kelly/reformation-sola-gratia-grace-alone/ http://www.vbcchurch.com/mike-kelly/reformation-sola-gratia-grace-alone/ Tue, 20 Dec 2011 20:37:03 GMT I found myself fumbling around in the dark recently in the most important room of the house – the kitchen pantry. The darkness antagonistically concealed the much-anticipated bounty all about me. Desperate to replace the lifeless bulb, I ... http://www.vbcchurch.com/mike-kelly/reformation-sola-fide-faith-alone/ http://www.vbcchurch.com/mike-kelly/reformation-sola-fide-faith-alone/ Fri, 02 Dec 2011 15:53:55 GMT Grasping the concept of faith can be as difficult as seizing a wayward bar of soap during an early morning shower. Faith is somewhat synonymous with intangibles such as belief, or trust, or even hope. During your next visit to a local pharmacy, ... http://www.vbcchurch.com/mike-kelly/reformation-sola-scriptura-scripture-alone/ http://www.vbcchurch.com/mike-kelly/reformation-sola-scriptura-scripture-alone/ Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:36:08 GMT Endings are a natural part of the Universe. We thoroughly enjoy the experience of living in the Ouachita Mountains, surrounded by the kaleidoscopic colors of autumn.  Ironically, the very season we take pleasure in is actually a brilliant ... http://www.vbcchurch.com/mike-kelly/reformation-week/ http://www.vbcchurch.com/mike-kelly/reformation-week/ Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:53:37 GMT I was walking along Hernando Trail this past Sunday evening, thinking carefully about an appropriate title for a weekly column in The Voice.  My ever-expanding waistline was clear evidence that I had not been on the trail for some time, as ... http://www.vbcchurch.com/mike-kelly/symbolism-unity-in-christ/ http://www.vbcchurch.com/mike-kelly/symbolism-unity-in-christ/ Mon, 03 Oct 2011 19:58:54 GMT Symbols are part of our daily life. Symbols are things that represent something else by association, resemblance, or convention.  Oftentimes, a material object, used to represent something invisible. As Americans, the American eagle, once ... http://www.vbcchurch.com/mike-kelly/developing-a-culture-of-service-in-the-christian-life/ http://www.vbcchurch.com/mike-kelly/developing-a-culture-of-service-in-the-christian-life/ Tue, 24 May 2011 21:44:05 GMT In our Christian walk together, do we envision ourselves on a Cruise Ship, or a Battleship?  The response  to the question is important for those who claim to be followers of Christ. The responses of those who walk into ... http://www.vbcchurch.com/mike-kelly/culture-of-service/ http://www.vbcchurch.com/mike-kelly/culture-of-service/ Sun, 01 May 2011 08:10:52 GMT Recently ... while reading behind T. J. Addington in his book, Live Like You Mean It, He makes a strong case for the Christian to; clarify your purpose, live intentionally, and to make the most of the rest of your life. In the aftermath of the ...