https://www.highlandbaptist.net/our-blog Highland Baptist Meridian MS blogs ℗ & © 2026 Highland Baptist Meridian MS Shelby Next CMS Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:31:34 +0000 https://www.highlandbaptist.net/our-blog/2026-03-01-worship-in-the-waiting/ https://www.highlandbaptist.net/our-blog/2026-03-01-worship-in-the-waiting/ Mon, 02 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Trust the Redeemer While You Wait: Finding Worship in Life's Uncertain Seasons Ever felt like you're stuck in the waiting room of life? You've prayed, you've obeyed, you've trusted—but the answer still hasn't come. The... David Hopkins https://www.highlandbaptist.net/our-blog/2026-02-22-finding-favor-in-the-fields/ https://www.highlandbaptist.net/our-blog/2026-02-22-finding-favor-in-the-fields/ Sun, 22 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Finding Grace in the Grain Fields: When God Works in the Ordinary Moments of Life Ever feel like you're just trying to make it through the day? Like you're picking up scraps, hoping there's enough to get by? You're not alone—and... David Hopkins https://www.highlandbaptist.net/our-blog/2026-02-15-worship-that-clings/ https://www.highlandbaptist.net/our-blog/2026-02-15-worship-that-clings/ Mon, 16 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Cling to God When Life Empties You: Finding Hope in the Story of Ruth Have you ever felt like God's hand has turned against you? Like everything you once held dear has slipped through your fingers, leaving you hollow and alone? That's... David Hopkins https://www.highlandbaptist.net/our-blog/2026-02-08-awaken-my-church/ https://www.highlandbaptist.net/our-blog/2026-02-08-awaken-my-church/ Sun, 08 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Awaken Your Worship: Rediscovering Your First Love for Jesus Ever notice how easy it is to stay busy for God while slowly drifting away from Him? In the late 1990s, Mars Hill Church in Seattle exploded onto the scene. Thousands attended. Sermons... David Hopkins https://www.highlandbaptist.net/our-blog/2026-02-01-awaken-my-obedience/ https://www.highlandbaptist.net/our-blog/2026-02-01-awaken-my-obedience/ Mon, 02 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Surrender Everything: Moving Beyond Partial Obedience to True Worship Ever cleaned your room as a kid by shoving everything under the bed? From the hallway, it looked spotless—but open that closet door, and chaos tumbled out. We've all been... https://www.highlandbaptist.net/our-blog/2026-01-25-the-gospel-transforms-our-priorities/ https://www.highlandbaptist.net/our-blog/2026-01-25-the-gospel-transforms-our-priorities/ Mon, 26 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Join God's Mission: Living with Gospel Purpose in Your Everyday Life Ever feel like your life is just... happening? Like you're going through the motions—work, errands, maybe church on Sunday—but missing something bigger? What if God's... LUKE JOHNSON https://www.highlandbaptist.net/our-blog/2026-01-18-awaken-my-praise/ https://www.highlandbaptist.net/our-blog/2026-01-18-awaken-my-praise/ Mon, 19 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Awaken Your Praise: Discovering Wholehearted Worship in Psalm 150 Ever notice how we can scream ourselves hoarse at a football game but whisper our way through worship? We'll paint our faces for our favorite team, belt out every lyric at a... David Hopkins https://www.highlandbaptist.net/our-blog/2026-01-11-what-is-true-worship/ https://www.highlandbaptist.net/our-blog/2026-01-11-what-is-true-worship/ Mon, 12 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Discover True Worship: Four Transformative Truths That Will Change How You Honor God What if the worship songs we sing on Sunday mornings are just the beginning? What if true worship is something far more costly, more beautiful, and more... Clint Jackson https://www.highlandbaptist.net/our-blog/2026-01-04-awaken-my-heart/ https://www.highlandbaptist.net/our-blog/2026-01-04-awaken-my-heart/ Sun, 04 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Awaken Your Heart: Discovering God in the Wilderness of Life Ever find yourself wondering if God is trying to tell you something, especially during life's most challenging moments? As we step into a new year, many of us are eager to make... David Hopkins https://www.highlandbaptist.net/our-blog/2025-12-28-the-deep-deep-love-of-god-for-us/ https://www.highlandbaptist.net/our-blog/2025-12-28-the-deep-deep-love-of-god-for-us/ Sun, 28 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000 Discovering God's Deep Love: Seeing Through  Jesus' Eyes on the Cross Ever Wonder How Deep God's Love Really Is? Have you ever paused to consider the depth of God's love for you? It's a question that can transform your... Paul Allen