Bulletin Articles - 2026
“Where Can We Go, But To The Lord?”
- Caleb Westbrook
- 25 Jan 2026
Paul’s epistles are at times difficult to understand and can cut straight to the heart of many issues. Throughout the first several chapters of Romans, he is trying to explain to the Christians of Rome that the Law of Moses served a primary purpose: to expose sin and show people that they needed a Savior. Afterall, if people don’t know that they are lost and in need of a Savior, who would believe the Savior when He showed up to save them? In Romans 7: 12-13, he says, “Therefore the law is holy, and the commandment holy and just and good. Has then what is good become death to me? Certainly not! But sin, that it might appear sin, was producing death in me through what is good, so that sin through the commandment might become exceedingly sinful.”In the specific context of Romans chapter 7, Paul mentions that, while under the Law of Moses, no matter how much he wished he could have his sins permanently remitted, it was simply not possible. Paul also makes it clear that humanity, in and of itself, can do nothing to save itself either by the Law or any other means. Romans 7:17-18 says, “But now, it is no longer I who do it, but sin that dwells in me. For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh) nothing good dwells; for to will is present with me, but how to perform what is good I do not find.” Paul has the will and the desire to have his sins permanently remitted, but under the Law of Moses, there was no means for that to happen. The Law was a constant reminder that humanity was lost in sin and in need of a Savior. Hebrews 10:1-4 “For the law, having a shadow of the good things to come, and not the very image of the things, can never with these same sacrifices, which they offer continually year by year, make those who approach perfect. For then would they not have ceased to be offered? For the worshipers, once purified, would have had no more consciousness of sins. But in those sacrifices, there is a reminder of sins every year. For it is not possible that the blood of bulls and goats could take away sins.”Paul pointed out the problem and gave a solution. Romans 7:24 “O wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death? I thank God—through Jesus Christ our Lord!” It’s the same answer he gave in Romans 1:6 “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek.” It is the same as Peter stated in John 6:68-69 “But Simon Peter answered Him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. Also, we have come to believe and know that You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.Thank You, God, for Your Son, Jesus Christ.
“Are We Happy?”
- David Westbrook
- 18 Jan 2026
Happiness can be very difficult to describe for many. Though we desire happiness for ourselves, some search the world over but still cannot find it. Why is it that the multitudes do not find peace, tranquility, and happiness? Could it be that they are seeking in all the wrong places, such as riches, fame, and popularity? Each time these are obtained, they are found to be empty of lasting happiness and real joy in life. We need to recognize that these are outward things, while we need to realize that God’s formula for happiness comes from within our hearts. God does have a place by which all can find happiness, but He promises it from His perspective and not from our own.The keys to true happiness can be found in the thoroughly furnished Scriptures given by God (2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:3). We receive happiness and peace in life by being sure our actions are in harmony with God’s Word.God has assured us that if we seek in the right way, we will find happiness. This happiness will not be in the form of money, cars, or homes. The happiness that God provides is found when we bring ourselves into harmony with His word. Let us all follow His word as it guides us through life and leads us to a home in Heaven with our Creator.