10/11/19 Mary and I do our best to proof-read the bulletin each week. It’s funny how we can both read it – several times and then catch a mistake once its printed. However, I shared with her some actual (that’s what I was told) bulletin bloopers. Scripture says laughter is like good medicine so feel free to take […]
10/6/19 Trunk-n-Treat has become our most effective outreach in the community. Yes, it is low-key but the number of people who comment and thank us each Halloween night is impressive. And no, we haven’t seen any visible fruit from our endeavors, but the word is out, Holt Baptist cares about its community. That is important. We will pray […]
9/27/19 I love the quote I saw on a recent Facebook page, “Church is not something you go to. It’s a family you belong to.” Our updated website emphasizes the family feeling we have here. We strive for such an atmosphere. It takes work and prayer. With all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the […]
9/20/19 What do you do when Mike wants to be called Michelle? Is same-sex attraction in itself sinful? What gives anyone the right to tell two consenting adults that their sexual behavior is wrong? We live in an overly sexualized culture. It influences and impacts all of us. How do we navigate through the sexual confusion of our day? What do […]
9/13/19 I had not heard of Jarrid Wilson before this past week. He committed suicide Monday. He was 30. He was also a pastor – an associate pastor of a large church out west. He often spoke about his own depression – helped start up a non-profit ministry dealing with mental health issues as well. We might think […]
09/06/19 In the last several weeks millions of children began or returned to school. Within our church we have families representing the 3 means of education: public, Christian and home school. All 3 are valid. Each family must prayerfully and carefully decide what is the best choice for them without fear of judgment by peers. I appreciate the […]
The book of James has to be one of the most celebrated and criticized books in the New Testament. A quick read shows why it appears problematic. Little is said about the Lord Jesus – or his death and resurrection. Martin Luther found issue with it regarding the question of faith and works. The book appears […]
8/23/19 I believe in our Sunday School and Adult Bible Fellowship ministry. I think they are important. I hope you don’t look at them as electives. You know in college you had electives you could take if you wanted. They had nothing to do with your major but were “take it” or “leave it” add on’s. Yes, I understand some […]
8/16/19 I was in pastoral ministry when the phrase progressive sanctification first registered with me. The word sanctification means to set-apart. I knew about that. Knew that the Holy Spirit was working in me presently to sanctify me – causing me to recognize sin, to confess it; prompting me to become more and more like Christ. I just hadn’t heard it called progressive […]
8/8/19 The evangelical world has been rocked as of late with the news involving former pastor and popular author, Josh Harris. Harris announced late July that he and his wife of 19 years have separated and later announced they are divorcing. No reasons were given. Then another bombshell – Harris declared he no longer considered himself a Christian. He […]