Do you know one of my dreams for HBC? Wayne Grudem, a favorite theologian of mine shares that vision. He writes, “One day by God’s grace we may have churches full of Christians who can discuss, apply and live the doctrinal teaching of the Bible as readily as they can discuss the details of their […]
Last Sunday at the annual meeting we distributed the brochure outlining our new strategic plan. Copies can be found at the kiosk. Special thanks to Heather Anderson for her design. May I encourage you to use this to give to someone? In the past we’ve had folks join the church because we had such a […]
I believe most of us wouldn’t consider ourselves plagued by the sin of envy. That word sounds so revolting. And yet envy is simply focusing more on what others have than on what I have, ie, what God has graciously provided for me. Envy causes me to question the goodness of God. With that definition […]
Susan and I recently watched the movie, “Boys in the Boat” (rated PG13 for language). I few years ago I read the book and wrote a “pastor’s pen” on it. Once again I share the redemptive qualities gleaned. Out of the depth of the Great Depression comes the story of 9 working-class boys, the sons of […]
He had wild hair, wore a T-shirt and ratty-looking blue jeans. He was a college student – bright and young. It was thru some ministry at the college he had trusted Christ. Across the street from the campus was a very conservative church. They wanted to develop a ministry to the students but were unsure how to […]
Happy New Year! In a few weeks we’re going to begin a new expository series in the book of Acts. I’ve taught this before but have never preached thru it. I am excited! The series is going to be entitled – “The Church on a Mission.” I’ll never forget – and will forever appreciate a comment […]
One of the most important disciplines of the Christian life is regular Bible reading (I don’t mean reading the Daily Bread or like devotionals). On the kiosk there is a schedule we’ve used before. I plan to use it again this year. Reading the Bible through in one year is a great milestone. There’s nothing […]
“The observation of Christmas having been deemed a sacrilege, the exchanging of gifts, and greetings, dressing in fine clothing, feasting and similar satanical practices are hereby forbidden, with the offender liable to a fine.” Some cultural war post canceling Christmas? No, it was an announcement by the Massachusetts Bay Colony, 1659. The observance of Christmas […]
With the Christmas season upon us we often hear the phrase “peace on earth.” However, this statement made by the angels refers not to worldwide disarmament but to the blessing of being secure in God, literally “peace on earth to men on whom his favor rests.” I saw a bumper sticker with a cross that read “War is Not […]
I love the story of the family who had invited the pastor and his wife over for dinner one Saturday evening. Trying to show off, the woman of the house asked her 6 year old son to pray for the meal. A tad shy he said he didn’t know what to say. Mom said, “Just […]