“Glen Coffee, a 23-year-old kid who had a $2.5 million contract and a promising career in pro football, walked away from the San Francisco 49ers on Friday and none of the cynical national media knew quite what to do or say. That’s because Glen, a back-up running back for the 49ers, calmly said he’d rather [...]

Twice this year, Gospel Light has played host to Pastor Jim Donath and his wife Lois. On both occasions, Brother Donath preached on the perils of secular music and the deliberate attempts by today’s music industry to influence our children, and not in a good way. For reviews of his visits, go here and here [...]

A Christian graduate student enrolled in the Counselor Education Program at Augusta State University in Georgia is facing expulsion from the university because of her Christian beliefs. She is being forced to either take a remediation program designed to change her opinions on homosexuality and transgendered persons or be dismissed from the graduate program. Read [...]

It seems just by invoking the name of Jesus in a public prayer will offend someone. Well at least some public officials are too afraid that it might offend someone. So the courageous clerk for the North Carolina House of Representatives took matters into her own hands and arranged to have Pastor Ron Baity (Berean [...]

An illustrated Christian bible which dates back to the 5th century A.D. has been found in a remote Ethiopian monastery. Source:  www.ABlogAboutHistory.com Read the whole article here.

The Collier County School district in Florida allows other secular organizations to distribute written materials but prevented World Changers from giving away free bibles because they do not provide any educational benefits. Read the article here or here.

Most of us are aware of the perilous times we live in, especially for true Christian believers. Most of the time, in this forum, we try to steer clear of politics and stay focused on God’s will and plan. However, every now and then, an article catches one’s attention and is advertised in this space.  [...]

Dale McAlpine was charged with causing “harassment, alarm or distress” after a homosexual police community support officer (PCSO) overheard him reciting a number of “sins” referred to in the Bible, including blasphemy, drunkenness and same sex relationships. The 42-year-old Baptist, who has preached Christianity in Workington, Cumbria for years, said he did not mention homosexuality [...]

A survey from the Barna Group, a Christian research company, recently reported: “Americans Feel Connected to Jesus. In the age of Facebook, Twitter, and texting, many Americans feel more connected to people than ever. But new research shows that one of the dominant connections in people’s lives is with Jesus Christ. In fact, more people [...]

The possible remains of Noah’s Ark have been discovered 13,000 feet up on Mount Ararat in eastern Turkey. A group of Chinese and Turkish evangelical explorers say they have found wooden remains that carbon dating shows are 4,800 years old — around the same time the ark was said to be afloat. Mr. Gerrit Aalten, [...]

(Reuters) – Ready to give your soul for a loan in these difficult economic times? In Latvia, where the crisis has raged more than in the rest of the European Union, you can. For details, read the article on-line: Your soul for a loan RIGA Fri Jul 3, 2009 11:53am EDT Jesus said,”For what is [...]

Just weeks away from the annual National Day of Prayer, a federal judge ruled on Thursday that the day is unconstitutional. View the story at The Christian Post web site: Judge’s Ruling

For any thoughtful, discerning person, Christian or non-christian, the question of “Does God exist?” is important because how we build and structure our lives depends on the answer. God wants us to seek him, both in His Word and in his creation. Contrary to secular opinion, the study of science has lead many away from [...]

Since the days of Charles Darwin and the publishing of his controversial theories in the 1859 book “On the Origin of Species”, a battle has been waged between evolutionists and creationists. One of the outcomes of that battle is the atheist notion that all intelligent, educated people and all good scientists do not believe in [...]

Syndicated columnist Kathleen Parker wrote an opinion piece last week (Mar 28) on abortion and the Health Care bill that was recently signed into law. Her article explains and supports her position that “abortions will be performed at CHCs (community health centers), you can bet your foreclosed mortgage on that.” No editorial comments are necessary; [...]

The so-called “conservative” newspaper, The Washington Times, posted an article on-line this morning (Monday, Apr 5 ’10) titled: Interfaith movement gains new strength: Breaking barriers, creating bonds with other religions. One can easily get the gist of this disturbing article by reading the second part of the title. Has this not been what Pastor Giardino [...]

During Pastor Giardino’s concluding sermon on Salt-lution, he mentioned a proposed bill in the NYS Assembly that would ban the use of salt in restaurants throughout the state. (Listen to the sermon on our web audio page Salt-lution Part 7.) For those who may be interested in this bizarre bill, the link is here: Bill [...]

Our pastor has, in the recent past, lamented the loss of a church family from the congregation due to the church’s biblical stand on homosexuality. This tidbit of information inspired this clueless blogger to conduct a bit of research involving free speech and homosexuality. In August of 2009, President Obama signed into law the “Matthew [...]

GLBBC has a contingent of approximately 20 people who are in Albany today for the New Yorker’s for Constitutional Freedom Legislative Day.  Please pray that their travels be safe and their voices be heard.  Our church brothers and sisters will be able to see the hard work that our state missionaries (NYCF and NYFRC) are [...]

An outrageous story of Christian discrimination has found its way into the news cycle this past weekend.  In Gilbert, Arizona, the local zoning board has prohibited all religious meetings held in homes, regardless of their size, nature, or frequency. Alliance Defense Fund attorneys are filing an appeal.  Read the incredible details here: No church meetings [...]

San Francisco – The 9th District Court of Appeals today ruled 2-1 against atheist Michael Newdow, who filed the case challenging  ”Under God” in the Pledge of Allegiance. “The Pledge is constitutional,” Judge Carlos Bea wrote in the 2-1 ruling. “The Pledge of Allegiance serves to unite our vast nation through the proud recitation of [...]

Scattered about the internet are various other Christian web blogs. Not all are strict Baptist in nature of course. However, if you will allow me, I’d like to post a link to a blog I find interesting and well written. It’s home is on the “Focus on the Family” web site and is called, “Jim [...]

Ever since the Supreme Court’s decision in the case of Kelo v. City of New London made me aware of eminent domain abuse by all levels of government nationwide, I have been following this issue.  I have my opinions about the topic and I’m sure you do to, or maybe you don’t.  Rather than go [...]

On Sunday, Feb 7th, Reverend Jason McGuire spoke at both the Adult Sunday School and the main 11 a.m. service. He is the executive director of the New Yorker’s Family Research Foundation. His presentation centered on how New Yorkers Constitutional Freedoms (NYCF) lobbies on issues in Albany. The organization works toward strengthening families in New [...]