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There are few things more unpredictable and unstable than the ocean. In just minutes, it can change drastically. An earthquake may trigger a tsunami, storms can stir violent waves, and the tides shift daily because of the moon. The sea is restless because so many external forces affect it. This is the picture James is painting in James 1:6. When speaking about prayer, he writes, “But he must ask in faith without any doubting, for the one who doubts is…

When I graduated from high school I had no doubt about what was considered popular. As a teenager I was “plugged in” to what pop culture had determined as the standard for what was acceptable dress, entertainment, communication, and behavior. As a naive adolescent I was shocked with how quickly new fads replaced my generation’s code of cool. As each year passed my favorites became old favorites. Undeniably we live in a world where culture is always changing and it’s…

Spring is a beautiful time of year. The earth awakens from its winter slumber, and life returns to what was once dormant. Trees turn green, flowers begin to bloom, and many begin preparing their spring gardens. Along with all the excitement this season brings, there is another simple delight: it is time to go fishing. Arguably, spring is one of the best times to catch fish. There is something special about waking up on a crisp spring morning, heading to…

Each year on the weekend of the first Sunday in March, the Southwest congregation hosts its Arise! workshop. This is a blessing and benefit to our congregation and the SWSBS student body. The study, singing, and social fellowship are hard to beat. One of the best parts of the Arise! weekend is the opportunity to spend time with alumni. Most SWSBS graduates work as local preachers. They have pulpit and evangelistic works that bless those churches whom they serve. But,…