news updates Latest News | Prior News Dec 29, 2021 A Hymn for the New Year John Newton wrote hundreds of hymns, though we are only... Dec 23, 2021 Christmas Carols are a Favorite part of the Christmas Season. Aside from "Amazi... Dec 16, 2021 The Nativity Scene is the Universally Recognized Symbol of Christmas. The figu... Dec 9, 2021 When you visit the capitol you quickly realize that access is limited to many of... Dec 3, 2021 We are certainly living in challenging and difficult days. The outbreak of new C... Feb 2, 2021 The West Virginia State Legislature is scheduled to convene on February 10, 2021... Aug 28, 2020 Religious Freedom is one of the most pressing and controversial issues in our wo... Feb 28, 2020 Peace in the Storm Life in the statehouse during the legislative session can ce... Feb 19, 2020 Pure Hearts in the Capitol We are all concerned about the health of our hearts.... Feb 5, 2020 The Governor Who Became a Cab Driver William C. Marland is one of the most inte... Jan 29, 2020 Who is the Most Influential Person in the Capitol? "Who is the most influential... Jan 22, 2020 Entering any elected office in our state requires certain qualifications such as... Jan 17, 2020 What makes people happy around the capitol? Winning elections? Parties gaining a... Jan 10, 2020 There have been many memorable and impactful speeches given throughout our natio... Dec 6, 2019 Montani Semper Libra “Mountaineers are Always Free”. This ... Aug 29, 2019 A lot of what goes on in politics seems to involve searching for someone to blam... Aug 9, 2019 Anyone involved in West Virginia politics spends a great deal of time at the cap... Jun 6, 2019 In 1707 Isaac Watts published what many believe to be one of the greatest hymns ... May 17, 2019 In establishing the government of our country, our founding fathers wisely deter... Apr 5, 2019 Contra Mundum - "Against the World" There are many heroes we look up to in our ... Mar 28, 2019 The Most Important Doctrine We Seldom Think About When it comes to the governme... Mar 6, 2019 Put on the gospel Armor, Each piece put on with prayer... Paul begins his descr... Mar 1, 2019 "...Take up the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God." It is almost ov... Feb 22, 2019 "...Taking up the shield of faith with which you will be able to extinguish all ... Feb 15, 2019 The capitol can be an extremely challenging place in which to serve. It is certa... Feb 1, 2019 Intelligence gathering and espionage are important to any war effort, and this w... Jan 24, 2019 “Never in the field of human conflict has so much been owed by so many to ... Jan 11, 2019 The Real Battle in the Capitol Life and work in capitol are often described as ... Sep 27, 2018 "Elementary, My Dear Christian" One of the best-known fictional characters of a... Sep 7, 2018 There can be a lot of anxiety around the capitol. Will I win my next election? W... Aug 31, 2018 If you spend much time around the capitol you will have likely seen displayed so... Aug 16, 2018 Our Unimpeachable Savior We cannot help but be caught up with all the recent ev... Aug 3, 2018 At one time or other we all long for REST. For those serving in the capitol near... Jul 26, 2018 "The crowd marveled...as they saw the lame walking...and they glorified the God ... Jun 1, 2018 Weekly Bible Studies in the West Virginia Capitol Following the close of the re... Apr 27, 2018 Songs of the Savior This week we began a new series for our Bible studies at th... Apr 19, 2018 Great are the works of the Lord; they are studied by all who delight in them. P... Apr 11, 2018 “My memory is nearly gone but I remember two things; that I am a great sin... Mar 7, 2018 “…Through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God”... Feb 28, 2018 If God is For Us... We are often reminded of the importance of the committee pr... Feb 21, 2018 When We Don't Know How to Pray There are always great challenges during the reg... Feb 14, 2018 What Keeps Leaders Going Through the Challenging Days of the Session? Serving i... Feb 7, 2018 ... Jan 30, 2018 Walking In the Flesh or Walking In the Spirit ... Jan 25, 2018 On February 1, 2003, the space shuttle Columbia broke apart upon reentry, killin... Jan 14, 2018 The Regular Legislative Session is Underway The 60 day regular session is now u... Nov 12, 2017 There are probably few things that bother us as much as ingratitude. When we do ... Oct 15, 2017 Counting the Cost The National Monument of Scotland is a memorial in Ed... Sep 18, 2017 Every elected official and legislator in the capitol is almost always identified... Aug 21, 2017 Don't Let Your Circumstances Eclipse the Son! Today is an exciting day as the U... May 15, 2017 Our Times are in God's Hand Life in the capitol is full of many highs and lows.... May 5, 2017 Our legislators and elected leaders are facing some challenging days as they are... Apr 6, 2017 This is the last week of the regular session. The state budget still looms as a ... Mar 30, 2017 Here in West Virginia we have a citizen legislature. This means our lawmakers ar... Mar 23, 2017 Are You a Saint? All believers are called "saints" in God's word. "Saint" simpl... Mar 16, 2017 Around the capitol, changing your mind is usually seen as a negative thing. Chan... Mar 9, 2017 “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important t... Mar 3, 2017 I think back to the early months of our ministry at the capitol over 12 years ag... Feb 15, 2017 In the world of government and politics, the besetting sin is often pride and se... Jan 5, 2017 Come join us for our first annual Capitol Prayer Tour Tuesday, Ja... Sep 19, 2016 Carrie Hodousek/MetroNews (See Article) Gary Cohen was shocked when he receive... May 13, 2016 Keeping a Biblical Perspective in the West Virginia Capitol Our leaders are mee... Mar 24, 2016 You do not have the opportunity to make legislation in your statehouse. You cann... Mar 10, 2016 We are in the final week of the 2016 regular session. These last days are partic... Mar 2, 2016 Our leaders are facing many difficult problems during this regular session. With... Feb 25, 2016 "Dead on Arrival" Anyone involved in the legislative process realize a bill the... Feb 18, 2016 Leadership in the Capitol There is a lot of discussion about leadership in the ... Feb 10, 2016 "I Am the Door" You can no longer enter our capitol building through the massiv... Feb 4, 2016 The focal point of our beautiful capitol building is the extraordinary chandelie... Jan 27, 2016 “Prepping” has become a serious issue for many in our communities. I... Jan 20, 2016 Seeking Guidance from the Supreme Court If you are following West Virginia poli... Jan 13, 2016 Governor Earl Ray Tomblin’s final State of the State Address on Wednesday ... Feb 26, 2015 “…It has been said that democracy is the worst form of government e... Feb 11, 2015 We can learn a lot from the events in David’s life. We can learn even mor... Feb 4, 2015 Political Battles and Culture Wars Around the capitol we hear constantly about ... Jan 16, 2015 We are now entering our eleventh year reaching out to government leaders and ele... Oct 21, 2014 We Beheld His Glory… And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and ... Sep 18, 2014 Appalachian Bible College Constitution Day Chapel On Tuesday, September 17 I ha... Aug 25, 2014 This month’s interim committee meetings are being held on the road in Brid... Jun 17, 2014 In the world of politics we often talk about “spin”. Spin is giving ... Feb 26, 2014 The redistribution of wealth is a controversial topic in both our federal and st... Feb 12, 2014 25 Years in Prison for a Crime He Didn’t Commit. That’s what happen... Feb 5, 2014 Inaugurations and swearing in ceremonies are a big deal in the West Virginia sta... Jan 29, 2014 "The People’s Business" You often hear those involved in politics and gov... Jan 23, 2014 “The Great Creator Became Our Savior…” Many of us are famili... Jan 15, 2014 "Aquageddon!" All of us in the Charleston area and the surrounding counties aff... Jan 8, 2014 Many who serve in our state government, whether as legislators, elected official... Dec 9, 2013 "A man who is his own lawyer has a fool for a client". We would certainly be fo... Nov 18, 2013 Grace and Gratitude "To sinners forever saved by grace, thanksgiving should be ... Oct 21, 2013 Is Christianity an Entitlement Program? With all the controversy over governmen... Sep 23, 2013 Why study the Bible in the Capitol? For nine years we have made it a priority t... Aug 19, 2013 "It is good for me that I was afflicted, that I may learn Your statutes." Psalm ... Jul 22, 2013 A word often used to describe politicians and elected officials is "public serva... Jun 19, 2013 On Thursday, June 20 West Virginia observes its 150th birthday. There are celebr... Apr 16, 2013 Can ordinary people really make a difference? When we think of the challenges f... Apr 12, 2013 How do you change the capitol, our state, and our nation? This is a question ma... Mar 29, 2013 “…If he has wronged you in any way or owes you anything, charge that to my accou... Mar 20, 2013 “How sweet is God’s providence to a Christian, when he can reflect upon it! He... Mar 13, 2013 How do you reach the top in politics? Our state’s highest leaders such as our g... Mar 6, 2013 “…They should repent and turn to God, performing deeds in keeping with their rep... Feb 27, 2013 It is the gospel that changes lives! A lot of what takes place in the West Virg... Feb 20, 2013 “Tempers Flare in House of Delegates Over Pay Raise Bill” (link to article) St... Feb 13, 2013 “We are never more like Christ than when we forgive others”. Life in the capito... Jan 7, 2013 How are You Doing with Your New Year's Resolutions? The beginning of a new year... Dec 10, 2012 Jesus is the Reason for the Season! We often hear this as a reminder to focus o... Nov 26, 2012 The Gospel Changes Lives! This is the truth to which we hold firmly as we conti... Oct 8, 2012 Often in the capitol community and in the world of politics in general you will ... Sep 10, 2012 Legislators, elected officials, and other government leaders have an extremely i... Aug 10, 2012 Challenging legislators, elected officials, lobbyists, and staff who serve in th... Jun 29, 2012 Both our federal and state governments spend a great deal of resources providing... May 11, 2012 People serving and working at the capitol always look sharp. There are dress cod... Oct 7, 2011 “Contentment is an elusive virtue. We often seek for contentment and happiness i... Sep 9, 2011 The monthly interim committee meetings for September will be held next week, Sep... Jul 29, 2011 The monthly interim committee meetings for August will be held next week, August... Jul 7, 2011 There are some important meetings taking place during next week’s legislative in... Jun 12, 2011 Our interim Bible study for legislators and elected officials serving in the Wes... May 13, 2011 Every month our legislators gather in Charleston for three days of interim commi... Mar 17, 2011 The 2011 regular session has now come to a close. The legislators are spending t... Mar 2, 2011 From this week’s Bible study, "Exalting Christ in the Capitol", at the West... Feb 23, 2011 The session is beginning to wind down and things are getting very busy at the ca... Feb 16, 2011 “Imagine you see Paul landing upon the shores of Philippi. There by the riversid... Feb 9, 2011 “Now I want you to know, brethren, that my circumstances have turned out for the... Feb 2, 2011 How should we pray for our legislators and elected officials? An important part ... Jan 26, 2011 Perhaps you have been following the tumult in the West Virginia capitol during t... Jan 19, 2011 There are many important issues dealt with in the capitol every day during the r... Jan 12, 2011 The 2011 regular session begins Wednesday evening with the governor’s state of t... Dec 9, 2010 Our legislators will once again be gathering in Charleston next week for three d... Nov 12, 2010 The recent election brought about a lot of changes. That is certainly true here ... Oct 7, 2010 Paul urged the believers in the church at Colossae to pray that "God will open t... Jul 20, 2010 Our legislators are currently meeting in Charleston for a special session as wel... Jun 7, 2010 Our legislators will once again be gathering in Charleston next week for three d... May 21, 2010 Our interim Bible studies for legislators and elected officials will be held on ...
Latest News | Prior News Dec 29, 2021 A Hymn for the New Year John Newton wrote hundreds of hymns, though we are only... Dec 23, 2021 Christmas Carols are a Favorite part of the Christmas Season. Aside from "Amazi... Dec 16, 2021 The Nativity Scene is the Universally Recognized Symbol of Christmas. The figu... Dec 9, 2021 When you visit the capitol you quickly realize that access is limited to many of... Dec 3, 2021 We are certainly living in challenging and difficult days. The outbreak of new C... Feb 2, 2021 The West Virginia State Legislature is scheduled to convene on February 10, 2021... Aug 28, 2020 Religious Freedom is one of the most pressing and controversial issues in our wo... Feb 28, 2020 Peace in the Storm Life in the statehouse during the legislative session can ce... Feb 19, 2020 Pure Hearts in the Capitol We are all concerned about the health of our hearts.... Feb 5, 2020 The Governor Who Became a Cab Driver William C. Marland is one of the most inte... Jan 29, 2020 Who is the Most Influential Person in the Capitol? "Who is the most influential... Jan 22, 2020 Entering any elected office in our state requires certain qualifications such as... Jan 17, 2020 What makes people happy around the capitol? Winning elections? Parties gaining a... Jan 10, 2020 There have been many memorable and impactful speeches given throughout our natio... Dec 6, 2019 Montani Semper Libra “Mountaineers are Always Free”. This ... Aug 29, 2019 A lot of what goes on in politics seems to involve searching for someone to blam... Aug 9, 2019 Anyone involved in West Virginia politics spends a great deal of time at the cap... Jun 6, 2019 In 1707 Isaac Watts published what many believe to be one of the greatest hymns ... May 17, 2019 In establishing the government of our country, our founding fathers wisely deter... Apr 5, 2019 Contra Mundum - "Against the World" There are many heroes we look up to in our ... Mar 28, 2019 The Most Important Doctrine We Seldom Think About When it comes to the governme... Mar 6, 2019 Put on the gospel Armor, Each piece put on with prayer... Paul begins his descr... Mar 1, 2019 "...Take up the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God." It is almost ov... Feb 22, 2019 "...Taking up the shield of faith with which you will be able to extinguish all ... Feb 15, 2019 The capitol can be an extremely challenging place in which to serve. It is certa... Feb 1, 2019 Intelligence gathering and espionage are important to any war effort, and this w... Jan 24, 2019 “Never in the field of human conflict has so much been owed by so many to ... Jan 11, 2019 The Real Battle in the Capitol Life and work in capitol are often described as ... Sep 27, 2018 "Elementary, My Dear Christian" One of the best-known fictional characters of a... Sep 7, 2018 There can be a lot of anxiety around the capitol. Will I win my next election? W... Aug 31, 2018 If you spend much time around the capitol you will have likely seen displayed so... Aug 16, 2018 Our Unimpeachable Savior We cannot help but be caught up with all the recent ev... Aug 3, 2018 At one time or other we all long for REST. For those serving in the capitol near... Jul 26, 2018 "The crowd marveled...as they saw the lame walking...and they glorified the God ... Jun 1, 2018 Weekly Bible Studies in the West Virginia Capitol Following the close of the re... Apr 27, 2018 Songs of the Savior This week we began a new series for our Bible studies at th... Apr 19, 2018 Great are the works of the Lord; they are studied by all who delight in them. P... Apr 11, 2018 “My memory is nearly gone but I remember two things; that I am a great sin... Mar 7, 2018 “…Through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God”... Feb 28, 2018 If God is For Us... We are often reminded of the importance of the committee pr... Feb 21, 2018 When We Don't Know How to Pray There are always great challenges during the reg... Feb 14, 2018 What Keeps Leaders Going Through the Challenging Days of the Session? Serving i... Feb 7, 2018 ... Jan 30, 2018 Walking In the Flesh or Walking In the Spirit ... Jan 25, 2018 On February 1, 2003, the space shuttle Columbia broke apart upon reentry, killin... Jan 14, 2018 The Regular Legislative Session is Underway The 60 day regular session is now u... Nov 12, 2017 There are probably few things that bother us as much as ingratitude. When we do ... Oct 15, 2017 Counting the Cost The National Monument of Scotland is a memorial in Ed... Sep 18, 2017 Every elected official and legislator in the capitol is almost always identified... Aug 21, 2017 Don't Let Your Circumstances Eclipse the Son! Today is an exciting day as the U... May 15, 2017 Our Times are in God's Hand Life in the capitol is full of many highs and lows.... May 5, 2017 Our legislators and elected leaders are facing some challenging days as they are... Apr 6, 2017 This is the last week of the regular session. The state budget still looms as a ... Mar 30, 2017 Here in West Virginia we have a citizen legislature. This means our lawmakers ar... Mar 23, 2017 Are You a Saint? All believers are called "saints" in God's word. "Saint" simpl... Mar 16, 2017 Around the capitol, changing your mind is usually seen as a negative thing. Chan... Mar 9, 2017 “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important t... Mar 3, 2017 I think back to the early months of our ministry at the capitol over 12 years ag... Feb 15, 2017 In the world of government and politics, the besetting sin is often pride and se... Jan 5, 2017 Come join us for our first annual Capitol Prayer Tour Tuesday, Ja... Sep 19, 2016 Carrie Hodousek/MetroNews (See Article) Gary Cohen was shocked when he receive... May 13, 2016 Keeping a Biblical Perspective in the West Virginia Capitol Our leaders are mee... Mar 24, 2016 You do not have the opportunity to make legislation in your statehouse. You cann... Mar 10, 2016 We are in the final week of the 2016 regular session. These last days are partic... Mar 2, 2016 Our leaders are facing many difficult problems during this regular session. With... Feb 25, 2016 "Dead on Arrival" Anyone involved in the legislative process realize a bill the... Feb 18, 2016 Leadership in the Capitol There is a lot of discussion about leadership in the ... Feb 10, 2016 "I Am the Door" You can no longer enter our capitol building through the massiv... Feb 4, 2016 The focal point of our beautiful capitol building is the extraordinary chandelie... Jan 27, 2016 “Prepping” has become a serious issue for many in our communities. I... Jan 20, 2016 Seeking Guidance from the Supreme Court If you are following West Virginia poli... Jan 13, 2016 Governor Earl Ray Tomblin’s final State of the State Address on Wednesday ... Feb 26, 2015 “…It has been said that democracy is the worst form of government e... Feb 11, 2015 We can learn a lot from the events in David’s life. We can learn even mor... Feb 4, 2015 Political Battles and Culture Wars Around the capitol we hear constantly about ... Jan 16, 2015 We are now entering our eleventh year reaching out to government leaders and ele... Oct 21, 2014 We Beheld His Glory… And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and ... Sep 18, 2014 Appalachian Bible College Constitution Day Chapel On Tuesday, September 17 I ha... Aug 25, 2014 This month’s interim committee meetings are being held on the road in Brid... Jun 17, 2014 In the world of politics we often talk about “spin”. Spin is giving ... Feb 26, 2014 The redistribution of wealth is a controversial topic in both our federal and st... Feb 12, 2014 25 Years in Prison for a Crime He Didn’t Commit. That’s what happen... Feb 5, 2014 Inaugurations and swearing in ceremonies are a big deal in the West Virginia sta... Jan 29, 2014 "The People’s Business" You often hear those involved in politics and gov... Jan 23, 2014 “The Great Creator Became Our Savior…” Many of us are famili... Jan 15, 2014 "Aquageddon!" All of us in the Charleston area and the surrounding counties aff... Jan 8, 2014 Many who serve in our state government, whether as legislators, elected official... Dec 9, 2013 "A man who is his own lawyer has a fool for a client". We would certainly be fo... Nov 18, 2013 Grace and Gratitude "To sinners forever saved by grace, thanksgiving should be ... Oct 21, 2013 Is Christianity an Entitlement Program? With all the controversy over governmen... Sep 23, 2013 Why study the Bible in the Capitol? For nine years we have made it a priority t... Aug 19, 2013 "It is good for me that I was afflicted, that I may learn Your statutes." Psalm ... Jul 22, 2013 A word often used to describe politicians and elected officials is "public serva... Jun 19, 2013 On Thursday, June 20 West Virginia observes its 150th birthday. There are celebr... Apr 16, 2013 Can ordinary people really make a difference? When we think of the challenges f... Apr 12, 2013 How do you change the capitol, our state, and our nation? This is a question ma... Mar 29, 2013 “…If he has wronged you in any way or owes you anything, charge that to my accou... Mar 20, 2013 “How sweet is God’s providence to a Christian, when he can reflect upon it! He... Mar 13, 2013 How do you reach the top in politics? Our state’s highest leaders such as our g... Mar 6, 2013 “…They should repent and turn to God, performing deeds in keeping with their rep... Feb 27, 2013 It is the gospel that changes lives! A lot of what takes place in the West Virg... Feb 20, 2013 “Tempers Flare in House of Delegates Over Pay Raise Bill” (link to article) St... Feb 13, 2013 “We are never more like Christ than when we forgive others”. Life in the capito... Jan 7, 2013 How are You Doing with Your New Year's Resolutions? The beginning of a new year... Dec 10, 2012 Jesus is the Reason for the Season! We often hear this as a reminder to focus o... Nov 26, 2012 The Gospel Changes Lives! This is the truth to which we hold firmly as we conti... Oct 8, 2012 Often in the capitol community and in the world of politics in general you will ... Sep 10, 2012 Legislators, elected officials, and other government leaders have an extremely i... Aug 10, 2012 Challenging legislators, elected officials, lobbyists, and staff who serve in th... Jun 29, 2012 Both our federal and state governments spend a great deal of resources providing... May 11, 2012 People serving and working at the capitol always look sharp. There are dress cod... Oct 7, 2011 “Contentment is an elusive virtue. We often seek for contentment and happiness i... Sep 9, 2011 The monthly interim committee meetings for September will be held next week, Sep... Jul 29, 2011 The monthly interim committee meetings for August will be held next week, August... Jul 7, 2011 There are some important meetings taking place during next week’s legislative in... Jun 12, 2011 Our interim Bible study for legislators and elected officials serving in the Wes... May 13, 2011 Every month our legislators gather in Charleston for three days of interim commi... Mar 17, 2011 The 2011 regular session has now come to a close. The legislators are spending t... Mar 2, 2011 From this week’s Bible study, "Exalting Christ in the Capitol", at the West... Feb 23, 2011 The session is beginning to wind down and things are getting very busy at the ca... Feb 16, 2011 “Imagine you see Paul landing upon the shores of Philippi. There by the riversid... Feb 9, 2011 “Now I want you to know, brethren, that my circumstances have turned out for the... Feb 2, 2011 How should we pray for our legislators and elected officials? An important part ... Jan 26, 2011 Perhaps you have been following the tumult in the West Virginia capitol during t... Jan 19, 2011 There are many important issues dealt with in the capitol every day during the r... Jan 12, 2011 The 2011 regular session begins Wednesday evening with the governor’s state of t... Dec 9, 2010 Our legislators will once again be gathering in Charleston next week for three d... Nov 12, 2010 The recent election brought about a lot of changes. That is certainly true here ... Oct 7, 2010 Paul urged the believers in the church at Colossae to pray that "God will open t... Jul 20, 2010 Our legislators are currently meeting in Charleston for a special session as wel... Jun 7, 2010 Our legislators will once again be gathering in Charleston next week for three d... May 21, 2010 Our interim Bible studies for legislators and elected officials will be held on ...
