A New Season: Thank You Al Tucker!
We want to extend a heartfelt thank-you to Al Tucker for almost 8 years of outstanding contributions to Glory Magazine and our Upshur County community.
Interrupting God’s Flow: From Chaos to Peace
By Angela Errett | In the midst of a world that often feels overwhelmingly noisy and chaotic, it is essential to remember that peace is not only attainable but can be cultivated through a deeper connection with God. By intentionally aligning our daily rhythms with His presence and purpose, we can embark on a transformative journey from chaos to calm.
When the End Is Just the Beginning
By Jason DePoy | When strength runs out and hope feels thin, it’s easy to feel as though you’ve reached the end of your rope. But what if I told you that this moment of depletion could be the very catalyst for a remarkable transformation? God may be just getting started, ready to weave new threads of purpose into the fabric of your life.
Kingdom Marriage: The Wedding Feast Approaches
By Angela Errett | Many are invited to the grand celebration of the King’s wedding feast, but the pivotal question remains: are you truly ready to partake in this divine gathering? This powerful reflection beckons us to delve deep into our hearts and examine our loyalties, urging us to ensure that we are adorned in the garments of righteousness.
Sobriety and Joy
By Bob Jacobus | Easter transcends mere celebration; it embodies the profound themes of sobriety and joy and the unwavering promise of His return. Reflecting during this sacred season, we are invited to explore how true joy emerges when reverence and hope intertwine in our hearts. This is not just a time for festive gatherings; it’s an opportunity to embark on a personal journey of faith, where we surrender our burdens and embrace the transformative power of resurrection.
The Company You Keep – Bad Company Corrupts Good Character
By Angela Errett | Choose your companions wisely and continually test all influences—through prayer, Scripture, and discernment—so that you follow truth, avoid deception, and remain aligned with Christ.
Ransom, Redemption, and Atonement
By Bob Jacobus | Christian faith requires embracing the long view of God’s eternal promises, recognizing that trials, disappointments, and the limitations of earthly prosperity or healing are overcome through hope, new birth, and trust in Christ’s finished work. Bob explores how ransom, redemption, and atonement describe how Jesus restores both the innocent and the guilty, inviting believers into repentance, renewed fellowship with God, and the assurance of everlasting life.
Out of the Tombs, Into the King’s Light
By Angela Errett | This article urges readers to look beyond the world’s narratives of despair and recognize the spiritual realities behind them, emphasizing the biblical call to discernment, repentance, and alignment with God’s truth. Using the story of Jesus and the Gergesenes, it illustrates the danger of following false prophets and highlights the hope, redemption, and transformation found only in Christ.
Subject to Change
By Jason DePoy | Faith empowers believers to see natural circumstances as temporary and subject to change, focusing instead on God’s eternal truth and promises. By renewing the mind with the Word of God and refusing to be governed by fear or visible conditions, believers can transform their reality and walk in the supernatural results God intends.
REVEALING God’s Glory: Spiritual Renewal
By Al Tucker | The article reflects on America’s growing political division, moral decline, and hostility toward Christianity, arguing that these challenges are part of a larger spiritual battle. Through Al’s personal experiences and biblical guidance, it urges Christians to turn back to God, avoid being entangled in worldly anger, and live out their faith with love, courage, and purpose so the nation can regain unity and hope.
Our Journey In Christ
By Angela Errett | It’s essential to embrace the transformative practice of submitting to His will, a lesson beautifully encapsulated in Psalm 100. This sacred scripture invites us to enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise, reminding us that gratitude is not just a fleeting sentiment but a foundational pillar of our faith.
This Magical Season
By Bob Jacobus | God meticulously orchestrated the arrival of His Word, fulfilling countless predictions about Christ that are beautifully woven throughout Scripture. These prophetic declarations not only affirm the authority and divine nature of the Holy Bible but also serve as a powerful testament to God’s unwavering faithfulness.
A Message: A New Day Approaches
By Angela Errett | Many were drawn to Jesus, captivated by the allure of His physical offerings and the promise of wealth, yet they remained unaware that the true essence of life resided in the profound spiritual truths He illuminated amidst the darkness of the world.
He’s The God Of New Beginnings
By Jason DePoy | New beginnings are an integral aspect of our faith, beautifully woven into the fabric of God’s divine nature. It is in our hearts that He instills the longing for renewal, encouraging us to seek His presence and embrace the transformative power of a fresh start.
REVEALING God’s Glory: Solid Ground
By Al Tucker | As we navigate the unpredictable waters of life, we can find solace in the unwavering promise of Jesus, who assures us that when the storms come—and they inevitably will—we are not left to face them alone. With preparation rooted in faith, we can cultivate resilience that allows us to rise above the challenges we encounter.
While We Wait
By Angela Errett | In this season of anticipation for His coming, let courage surge through your soul! Be comforted by His strength and hold onto the joy of knowing that He has already triumphed over the world!
Salvation Like A Blanket
By Bob Jacobus | Consider the blanket—a simple yet powerful symbol of protection, comfort, and security, perfectly embodying the essence of Salvation. Let this essay ignite your spirit, urging you to listen closely to what God is revealing to you about your own journey of Salvation.
Insulting the Dignity of His Finished Works
By Angela Errett | Accepting the transformative power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ opens the door to a magnificent new destiny, one that is rich with purpose and divine belonging. We celebrate this incredible journey of adoption into God’s royal family, and encourage you to reflect deeply on your unique role in “working His fields,” inspiring you to contribute to His divine plan with joy and commitment.
Faith Rejoices
By Jason DePoy | Embracing the final authority of God’s Word is not just a choice; it’s a transformative journey that fills our hearts with profound joy and unwavering expectation. When we truly believe in God and take Him at His Word, we unlock the profound promise that His truths will manifest in our lives at any moment.
REVEALING God’s Glory: Working For The Lord
By Al Tucker | Faith in action is like a beautiful melody, harmonizing our love for the Lord with the love we share with others. A simple act of kindness, like helping a neighbor carry their groceries or volunteering at a local shelter, transforms the everyday into a divine encounter, inspiring those around us.
Establish The Godly Algorithm
By Angela Errett | Consider how we can align technology with our Christian values and God’s standards so we are not deceived
A Door Left Open
By Bob Jacobus | Be encouraged, embrace God’s instructions, seek the Holy Spirit and acknowledge the door of opportunities faith presents
Are You Prepared to Enter the Age of A.I.?
By Angela Errett | Explore current challenges of A.I. and how we can navigate the complexities of it with wisdom and discernment from this Bible study
Condemnation vs Conviction
By Jason DePoy | Do you feel guilt? Shame? Conviction or condemnation? A reminder of the importance of understanding how we should grow in who God says we are
REVEALING God’s Glory: Contentment
By Al Tucker | Al’s latest explores testimonies which inspire us to find peace and fulfillment in our lives through the godly perspective of contentment
Mind of Christ or Mindless Consumer
By Angela Errett | The renewal of the mind is crucial for spiritual health. Jesus did not engage with worldly systems but focused on His Kingdom. Believers must avoid being mindless consumers of earthly knowledge and distraction and embrace the mind of Christ for spiritual growth and understanding.
REVEALING God’s Glory: Selah
By Al Tucker | Al reflects on his personal journey of transformation after accepting Christ. He shares how his life shifted from self-centered pursuits to a commitment to glorifying God through daily spiritual growth, prayer, and Bible study.
Deliverance and then Healing
by Bob Jacobus | Bob discusses the importance of both deliverance and healing in the spiritual realm, emphasizing that miracles often require ongoing prayer and support. It highlights the necessity of addressing immediate issues and underlying spiritual wounds for lasting recovery.
Kingdom Marriage: The Wedding Feast Approaches
By Angela Errett | If you are risen with Christ, seek those things which are above. Christ, the anointed, resides in this position, on the right hand of God, in a place of honor and authority. We are to set our affection on the higher knowledge of God’s Kingdom.