On October 31, 1517, Martin Luther nailed a piece of paper on the castle door in Wittenberg, Germany containing 95 criticisms against the Roman Catholic Church. The castle door was a modern day equivalent to posting something on Facebook. What unfolded changed the world. In 1521, Luther was called before a tribunal and commanded to […]
Ps 94:14, “For the Lord will not reject his people; he will never forsake his inheritance.” People are asking, “Is what is happening in Isael today fulfillment to biblical prophecy?” I don’t believe so. We must always be careful reading current events into the Bible. As believers we grieve over the horrific events of October 7. Israel has every […]
One of the greatest things we’ve done here as far as impacting our community has been Trunk-n-Treat. The 100s of people who have walked thru our parking lot has been amazing. And the last time 1000 folks walked in our church due to a freak snowstorm Halloween night! Over and over again I would heard […]
Dave and Jan Santos have been part of our missionary family for over 30 years. Jan’s father was the pastor at Columbia Road Baptist Church – so that was the connection. They have served in Brazil, first in a camping ministry and then as church planters in Sao Paulo. It has been my privilege to […]
Our Magnify Conference is less than two weeks away. This is a wonderful blessing having such a conference right here in our area. I know folks who travel some distance to attend this every year having to get a hotel. The cost is reasonable – $15. Other discounts if you come as a couple and […]
Think with me of how much time we devote to various activities each week – working, sleeping, eating, hobbies, social media time, etc. I don’t think an hour of worship accompanied by 45 minutes of Bible teaching is excessive. Next week our regular Sunday School classes for boys and girls and teens resume – along with […]
Late last month we had to put our dear cat, Jasmine down. We knew something was wrong – she had lost a lot of weight. The vet diagnosed cancer. The kids and I got Jasmine when David went off to college – 12 years ago. Jasmine was a neat cat. We miss her. If I […]
In 1829, then Governor Martin Van Buren wrote a letter to President Andrew Jackson about a government plan to build a railroad system. “The canal system of this country is being threatened by the spread of a new form of transportation known as railroads. The federal government must preserve the canals for the following reasons: If […]
Special thanks to Graig and Mary Hayes for opening their home and patio for a time of fellowship this evening. Plan on arriving around 5 pm for an ice cream fellowship potluck. Krepps have opened their drive so park next door and walk over. I love how we create opportunities to get together as God’s […]
The Bible has always been attacked by God’s enemies. But one book has endured harsh treatment even at the hands of Christians. Ecclesiastes has been called “the Bible’s black sheep.” It might be one of the most misunderstood books in the Bible. It’s alleged contradictions and questions it raises have delighted skeptics and puzzled the faithful […]