The Christmas carol Silent Night is one of the most beloved Christmas holiday songs of all time. But most of us are unaware of its fascinating history. You may think it's just a Christmas carol, but in truth, it is much more than that. It has been passed down through generations and holds deep meaning for many people around the world. Where Did It All Begin? Silent Night was originally written in the German language and was known as Stille Nacht, Heilige Nacht. On Christmas Eve in 1818 pastor … [Read more...]
20 Thanksgiving Quotes to Inspire Gratitude
November is a time we celebrate Thanksgiving. This month we have the opportunity to help ourselves and the people in our lives to focus on the goodness of God and all we have to be thankful for. Check out the 20 quotes about gratitude below. Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. – Psalm 107:1 Gratitude is the inward feeling of kindness received. Thankfulness is the natural impulse to express that feeling. Thanksgiving is the following of that impulse. — Henry … [Read more...]
Meet Our New Family Ministry Team Members
Savanna Hunter Savanna is our Preschool Director. She has attended Piedmont for since she was in 6th grade and found Piedmont church through Christmas at Piedmont. She is currently earning a bachelor’s degree in science of psychology. She loves her dog, her family, Chick-fli-A Sunjoy’s, the color blue, and being at the lake! She is excited and passionate about loving on and serving the preschool families at Piedmont Church. Jennifer Musick Jennifer serves as the Children’s … [Read more...]
Finding Contentment
Now godliness with contentment is great gain. But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil… (1 Timothy 6:6, 9-10) In the verses above, the Apostle Paul gave Timothy a warning about money. He began by talking about the issue of contentment. Contentment is the opposite of greed. A spirit of contentment is crucial in financial success … [Read more...]
The Power of Words in Marriage
Communication in marriage is a lifeline of information, conflict resolution and affection. To be able to communicate effectively, you must understand the disproportionate power of words. Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit. (Proverbs 18:21) In relationships, words are tremendously powerful for good or bad. In every good relationship, there is an exchange of many positive words. These words act as seeds that create a powerful and … [Read more...]
How to Care For and Repair Your Marriage
Every couple faces communication challenges in their marriage. With all the challenges there is one element necessary for success—CARING. It doesn’t matter what communication techniques you may know and understand—if you don’t care, it won’t make a difference. The actual breakdown of communication in marriage typically begins when attitudes begin to change. For instance, when you first began dating, you had long conversations about your lives, future, expectations, etc. And things were great! … [Read more...]
Giving Your Life Away
"If you try to keep your life for yourself, you're going to lose it but if you give up your life for my sake, and for the sake of the good news, you will find true life." Matthew 16:5 You are going to give your life for something. The question is are you going to give your life for the right thing? How much is it going to matter in eternity? How much is it going to matter forever? When you die is it going to matter at all? Everybody I know is trying to figure out how to live longer. That … [Read more...]
