Love Cannot be Legislated: An Argument Opposing a Non-Discrimination Ordinance in Smyrna, GA

Love Cannot be Legislated: An Argument Opposing a Non-Discrimination Ordinance in Smyrna, GA

May 4, 2020
Jeff Pennington
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Christian Living, Current Events

Jeffrey D. Pennington, Ph.D.Sr. PastorFirst Baptist Church, Smyrna, GAApril 29, 2020 On April 16, 2020, Mayor Derek Norton and City Council met for a regular Committee on the Whole meeting. On the agenda for that meeting was a discussion and review of a Non- Discrimination Ordinance (NDO) written by Scott […]

Reflections for Easter Week

April 13, 2020
Jeff Pennington
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Christian Living

By Jeff Pennington & Ryan Showalter This morning, during family worship, the girls and I (Pastor Jeff) enjoyed reading yesterday’s conclusion to our Holy Week Reading Guide. Ken and Jeane Travis’ article is beautifully written, and their reflections on Jesus’ resurrection brought a fitting conclusion to the week of focus. […]

Supplement Your Faith

July 30, 2019
Adam Bishop
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Christian Living

The 16th century German monk, Martin Luther, with his forceful personality and powerful rhetoric lifted the church from a fearful malaise of ignorance, false piety, and error with a single phrase – sola fide. This latin phrase became the chief theological mooring for an entire generation of Christians and the […]

Staying Fruitful and Effective

July 21, 2019
Adam Bishop
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Christian Living

Everyone wants to be useful. Jesus wants that for you too. In fact, he wants it so much that he gave you a clear roadmap to usefulness.

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