In First Corinthians 14:1–19, we noted that the word "unknown" appears five times in front of "tongue," each time italicized, reminding us those words were supplied and urging us to study carefully. Paul's point is clear: what matters most is edification. He would rather speak five words that can be understood than ten thousand that leave people confused. God is not interested in spiritual showmanship but in strengthening His church. Clear, understandable truth that can be applied will always accomplish more than impressive words no one understands.

Sunday we looked at 1 Corinthians 13, often called the "love" or "charity" chapter of the Bible. In these powerful verses, the Lord reminds us that faith, hope, and charity are essential in the Christian life, but the greatest of these is charity. Do we truly agree with God's Word about that? If charity is the greatest, does our life reflect it?

You can read Job 1:13–19 in about a minute. In that single minute, everything in Job's life changed. What do you do when a phone call, a diagnosis, or a sudden loss turns your world upside down? How should a Christian respond when life shifts without warning? We looked at four powerful truths from Job's response that show us how to stand firm when one minute changes everything. If you are walking through a hard season, or want to be prepared for when it comes, I encourage you to listen to the full message. It may help you face your next minute with faith.

This past Sunday morning, we looked at the words the Apostle Paul wrote to Timothy in 2 Timothy 1:12. Paul declared, "I am persuaded," showing a settled confidence and a firm decision to trust and serve the Lord no matter the circumstances. We were reminded that Paul's persuasion did not come from a "what," but from a "Who." His confidence was rooted in the Person of Jesus Christ. Paul knew whom he had believed. Just as Paul was persuaded, we too must come to a place where our minds are made up. Not because of what we gain, but because of who He is.

This past Sunday, we looked at Psalm 4, a psalm meant to be accompanied by stringed instruments, often referred to as "Neginoth." In this psalm, we hear David cry out to the Lord in his distress. David's peace did not come when the people causing trouble in his life stopped their actions. His peace came as he counseled himself with the truths found within the psalm. As he reminded himself of who God is and what God does, his heart moved from turmoil to trust. Just like David, we can experience true peace—not when our circumstances change, but when we anchor our hearts in the truth of God's Word.

So far, we have learned who gives spiritual gifts to the believer and why those gifts are given. In this final part of our study, we will examine what the spiritual gifts are and how we can discern which ones God has given to us.

Have you ever played the game "Would You Rather?" the one where you're forced to choose between two options, even when neither seems ideal? As Christians, there's a much deeper question we all must face: Would we rather live at peace with Satan, or live with the power of God on display in our lives? Are we willing to choose the second option, even if it means experiencing opposition, pressure, and spiritual attack?

Psalm 3 was written during one of the most difficult seasons of David's life, when he was on the run from his own son, Absalom. Even in the hardest moments, we see that it is still possible to have a song. As we walk through this Psalm, we discover a clear progression that moves David from doubt and discouragement to a place of praise and peace. Just like David, we can experience that same journey in our own lives.

Last night, after a brief delay, we were finally able to have our Vision Sunday during our Wednesday night service. Pastor Tate shared the theme and vision for South Haven Baptist Church as we look ahead to 2026—and the theme is "Launch Out!" From Luke 5, we were reminded of powerful truths that can help every Christian take that next step of faith, just as Peter did when Christ gave the command to launch out. We're excited about what God is doing and what lies ahead for our church family!

In this second message on Spiritual Gifts, we examined Paul's picture of the body and its many members. Though each member serves a different function and exercises different spiritual gifts, true unity is found through the work of the Holy Spirit. While many focus on what the spiritual gifts are, this message challenged us to also consider why God gave these gifts to the church, to strengthen the body, promote unity, and bring glory to Him.