As the calendar turned and 2025 began, it brings all of us a fresh chance to plan how we can better steward or manage what God has entrusted to us. Of course, there is a lot of uncertainty out there. When isn’t there? Uncertainty in this world is a given. Don’t use uncertainty as an […]
An Eternal Inheritance
Written by Jim Loscheider (Elder and Ramsey Solutions Master Financial Coach) September 2024. The chill is in the air, and the leaves are turning. Soon the beauty of fall colors will ignite the mountains once again reminding us of the glory of God and the order He placed into the universe. Fall is also a […]
The Final Count Down Has Begun to My Favorite Season
Written by Brenda Isaacs (Ramsey Solutions Master Financial Coach) on March 15, 2024. As of this writing, we have around 30 more days of winter. However, as those of us who are TRUE Mountaineers know, the winter weather can hang on until at least April here in the Appalachian Mountains. As my mind reflects on […]
The Work-Money Connection
Written by Jim Loscheider (Elder and Ramsey Solutions Master Financial Coach) on March 1, 2024. (Share this with your kids and grandkids!) When I was a kid, I thought my parents were always looking for ways to take away my enjoyment by making me work. “Go weed the garden, sweep the garage, make your bed, […]
Key Connections For Immigrant Connection of the High Country
Written by Richard Greene on February 9, 2024. Connections matter — and can reap eternal dividends. Just ask Carrie Afanador and Amy Todd-Paine. They’ll gladly tell you, as will the couple dozen long-standing volunteers who minister alongside them. Carrie serves as director of Immigrant Connection of the High Country. It’s a recognized office of the […]
Recap of 2024 Alliance Bible Fellowship Men’s Retreat
Written by David Sexton on February 2, 2024. The 2024 Alliance Bible Fellowship Men’s Retreat was held at Fort Caswell in Oak Island, NC, January 19-21, 2024. The weather at Fort Caswell was sunny, windy, and cold, but the fellowship and bonfire were warm, the coffee was strong, and the conversations were deep. Fort Caswell […]
The Secret to Success with Resolutions: A Financial Plan
Written by Jim Loscheider (Elder and Ramsey Solutions Master Financial Coach) on January 12, 2024. “Without counsel plans fail, but with many advisers they succeed.” -Proverbs 15:22 ESV Pastor Scott shared some hilarious New Year’s Resolutions on December 31, 2023, and we all had a wonderful laugh. Yes, it’s true: we all make resolutions the […]
What Does the Christmas Story Teach Us About Financial Wisdom?
Written by Jim Loscheider (Elder and Ramsey Solutions Master Financial Coach) on December 8, 2023. As I’m writing this, it’s Monday, November 27, 2023. We have just finished celebrating Thanksgiving. What a wonderful time to reflect on all that the Lord has provided for us. Personally, I avoided going to stores on Black Friday. No judgment here, just don’t like the crowds and […]
BluePrint Equips Women for the Mission of Motherhood
Written by Courtney Roberts on December 1, 2023. Of the many elements that shape a child’s future, no single factor exercises more enormous influence than a child’s parents. Proverbs 22:6 counsels parents to raise up their children in the way of the Lord — and on Tuesday mornings at Alliance Bible Fellowship, mothers of all ages and experiences […]
3,521 Gospel Opportunities: OCC Packing Party And Collection Day
Written by Courtney Roberts and Seth Kigndon on November 21, 2023. This year, the church family at Alliance Bible Fellowship collectively produced 3,521 boxes for Operation Christmas Child. Operation Christmas Child with Samaritan’s Purse continues to be one of the best things we get to do as a church family every year. Packing Party: Group Participation, Personal Touches […]
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