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 […]
Last Sunday was my turn in the nursery to work. My heart wasn’t in it; my feelings were hurt. A child from its mother did not want to part, And cried a lot with her little broken heart. I prayed that soon the hour would end, That I could relax – no more children to […]
Israel was thirsty. They just sang of their deliverance after passing through the Red Sea. But very soon those same tongues had degenerated into a chorus of complainers. The water discovered was bitter. Undrinkable. Instead of asking God to meet their need we read, “And the people grumbled against Moses,” Ex 15:24. Moses corrected their […]
I love small groups. Small groups are an integral part of HBC. We don’t want to be a church with small groups but a church of small groups. This ministry isn’t designed to be social time or a dinner club. It’s aim is sanctification, about pursuing Christ-likeness. HBC is committed to solid theological teaching yet we recognize a need […]
Alistair Begg tells the story of visiting a church on vacation. That Sunday the pastor’s series in 1 Timothy came to 3:1-7. He said, “These verses are about elders. But we don’t have elders so let’s skip down to v. 8 and talk about deacons.” We at HBC don’t have that luxury – if the Bible teaches […]
“Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God. Consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith,” Heb 13:7. How thankful we are for former pastors who faithfully taught us God’s Word. Outcome in this verse refers to one’s accomplishments in life. Congregations are to follow such godly leaders by precept (what they taught) […]
One of or initiatives in the current three year plan is prayer. In two weeks we will conduct another Concert of Prayer at 9:30 am, July 30. A nursery will also be available. It is interesting to study the prayers recorded for us in the Bible. Are Scripture’s prayer lists like ours? The typical church’s […]