As we move towards the conclusion of yet another year and reflect upon the last twelve months, most likely we can say along with the hymnwriter, “mixtures of joy and sorrow I daily do pass through.” As we reflect and take inventory of the last year, I hope we can see the happy, joyful moments…
Author: David Wise
Pastor of Macedonia Primitive Baptist Church in Ackerman, MS
Providence of God
We consider the providence of God, how God “sees before” the needs of his children and does everything necessary beforehand to ensure those needs are met at the exact time that they arise. As we consider the dynamic providence of God, we are led to worship and to declare along with scripture truly God’s judgments…
For This Child I Prayed: A Pastor’s Counsel to Couples Trying to Conceive
The struggle of couples trying to conceive and have children is one of the most difficult seasons of life and marriage. When we might see others around us conceiving much easier, it is hard to not let unfulfillment, jealousy, and bitterness creep into our mind. We know that we are supposed to be content in…
In Every Thing Give Thanks
“In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” (1 Thess. 5:18) It seems each year as we arrive in late November approaching the Thanksgiving holiday, I am convicted of how much I have taken for granted and not given appropriate thanksgiving for God’s blessings in my life….
What is the Church? Book Release
MTZ is thankful to announce a new book release from David Wise about the scriptural pattern and structure of the church. Excerpt: “The church is so much more dynamic and life-encompassing than just something we “go to” once a week. The church is not just one event on our schedule that we attend for a…
Simplicity That is in Christ
“But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.” (2 Cor. 11:3) In such a complex, busy and fast-paced world we have today, it is refreshing to have a few things that are simple. One of…
Dealing with Discouragement, Depression & Suicide
Common to Man It is inevitable that we will experience periods of discouragement in our lives. This world is fallen and cursed due to Adam’s sin and our further transgressions. Troubles and tribulations that can lead to discouragement are inevitable in our lives. In this world, we “shall have tribulation”, but in spite of that,…
Parable of the Sower
One of the most important parables that Jesus delivered for us in his ministry is the Parable of the Sower (or the Parable of the Soils). Jesus delivered this parable in 3 of the 4 gospel accounts in Matt. 13:1-20, Mark 4:1-20, and Luke 8:4-15. Here we find the teaching of Jesus of multiple responses…
An Expected End
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.” (Jer. 29:11) This verse in Jeremiah 29:11 is used very often in Christianity today to teach that God has “a future and a hope” for all people in this world…