(December 12) The One Word I Want You to See in the Christmas Story
There is one specific word in the Christmas story that has really gripped my heart this year. It is not the first time I have noticed...
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Michael Staton, Senior Pastor
First Baptist Church of Mustang
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Michael Staton
Dec 4, 20182 min read
(December 4) Will You Miss Christmas this Year?
We all know how thrilling the Christmas season can be! If only for a short time, it seems people lay aside their selfishness and look...
Michael Staton
Nov 19, 20182 min read
(Nov 19) Forgiveness is Available
Isn't it amazing that we -- sinners -- can be reconciled to God? We can be forgiven, restored, cleansed, and counted as righteous before...
Michael Staton
Nov 12, 20183 min read
(Nov 12) Are You Too Ordinary to Make a Difference?
I love hymns. I have always enjoyed singing hymns with a congregation or by myself. I love the lyrics, the repetition, and the poetic...
Michael Staton
Nov 8, 20182 min read
(Nov 8) Renewal for the Weary
You can read Part 1 by clicking here about how the Lord provides Revival for the Weary As Part 1 looked at, believers can be revived by...
Michael Staton
Nov 5, 20182 min read
(Nov 5) Revival for the Weary
"The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple." Psalm 19:7 We live busy...
Michael Staton
Oct 29, 20182 min read
(Oct 29) The Gift of Just Being Near
We have all been in a situation where someone we care about is hurting, and we wonder what to say. How do you speak to someone who has...
Michael Staton
Oct 15, 20183 min read
(Oct 15) Living in Peace...If You Can
"If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all" Romans 12:18 We have all experienced the reality of dealing with...
Michael Staton
Sep 30, 20183 min read
(Sept 29) The Lord's Table
The Lord's Supper is a tremendous gift to the body of Christ. Much could be said about the significance of the receiving communion as a...
Michael Staton
Sep 24, 20183 min read
(Sept 24) "Hold Your Head Up"
I remember it like it was yesterday. My little league soccer team had advanced through the post-season tournament and made it to the...
Michael Staton
Sep 17, 20183 min read
(Sept. 17) Does God's Timing Seem Slow?
Habakkuk was a prophet living about six centuries before the birth of Christ. He despaired as he encountered the continual sin of his...
Michael Staton
Sep 6, 20182 min read
(Sept 6) Developing a Heart of Gratitude
"In God we have boasted continually, and we will give thanks to Your name forever." Psalm 44:8 There are two actions mentioned in this...
Michael Staton
Sep 5, 20182 min read
(Sept 5) The Danger of Isolation
It's interesting how things change as we get older. Children beg their parents to have a big group of friends spend the night and the...
Michael Staton
Aug 30, 20182 min read
(August 30) Hope in Christ Builds Our Faith
"Since we have such a hope, we are very bold." 2 Corinthians 3:12 The Apostle Paul has an unwavering boldness as he preaches the gospel. ...
Michael Staton
Aug 27, 20183 min read
(August 27) The Blessing of Preparation
"The sluggard does not plow in the autumn; he will seek at harvest and have nothing." Proverbs 20:4 Years ago my doctor wanted me to have...
Michael Staton
Aug 22, 20183 min read
(August 22) A Life Lesson from Watching My Little Nephew play Wii
I recently had the joy of spending the weekend with family, including two of my little nephews. While I love the season of life I am in...
Michael Staton
Aug 20, 20183 min read
(August 20) Fifth-Day-of-School Pictures
I love the "first day of school" pictures. My Facebook feed was overrun with them last week. Little kids going off to school for the...
Michael Staton
Aug 16, 20183 min read
(August 16) Sometimes it is Good to Tremble
"...But this is the one to whom I will look: he who is humble and contrite in spirit and trembles at my word." Isaiah 66:2 Humility has...
Michael Staton
Aug 14, 20183 min read
(August 14) How to Greet the Sunrise
"It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praises to your name, O Most High; to declare your steadfast love in the morning, and...
Michael Staton
Aug 8, 20183 min read
(August 8) "I Thought I Had More Time"
I thought I had more time! Like most evenings, I went to bed entirely too late last night. It seems I often promise myself in the...
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