It is a joy to welcome to the pulpit this Sunday, Anthony Lange. Currently Anthony is the minister of congregational care at Berean Baptist in Livonia. Our pulpit committee and deacons have been involved in meeting and talking with Anthony about the possibility of him coming here to serve in the future. He has been […]
Last Sunday at the end of our service Paul Krepps announced Anthony Lange as a potential pastoral candidate. His resume is on the kiosk. Friday our deacons and wives met Anthony and his wife Kali. He’s been asked to preach next Sunday so you can meet him too. Please make every effort to attend. This […]
In three weeks we will celebrate the resurrection of our Lord – though technically every Sunday is Easter. We meet not on the Sabbath (Saturday) but on the first day of the week (Sunday) because Jesus rose from the dead. And yet Easter is special. On April 20, our annual breakfast will be held here […]
In government the name of Washington is revered. In literature the name of Shakespeare is respected. In music the name Bach is admired. In Christian circles the name of Spurgeon is honored. If the names of mortal men are regarded for their accomplishments and integrity, how much more should we esteem the name of God? The third commandment […]
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change, Ja 1:17. The Bible says God is infinitely and lavishly generous. But my sinful tendency is to think he’s not good but mean. And I am not alone. Tragically this is […]
I like collecting quotes – you know, small, one sentence reminders of truth. I write some in the fly leaf of my Bible. My phone has dozens of them saved under photos. Here are a few miscellaneous ones that have spoken to me: “Fear arises when we imagine everything depends on us.” – Elisabeth Elliot […]
Why are Americans so mad? One survey indicated we vent some sort of anger 8-10 times a day. Now that ticks me off! Seriously, anger manifests itself in all shapes, sizes and colors: criticism, annoyance, irritation, frustration, rage, inward seething, outbursts, grouchiness, etc. Sinful anger grieves God, stifles spiritual growth and ruptures relationships. Now all anger isn’t […]
It is important that we as believers develop a Christian worldview. It’s hard to sift thru the news whether liberal or conservative – there’s always a secular bent. Enter Al Mohler and a daily online program called “The Briefing.” It usually lasts around 25 minutes. Dr. Mohler has been the president of the Southern Baptist […]
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow wrote, “Every heart has its secret sorrows, which the world knows not, and oftentimes we call a man cold, when he is only sad.” Are you going through a sad time? Such times – though unwanted and unwelcomed are the norm in a fallen and broken world. There’s nothing wrong or unusual about […]
Happy “early” Valentine’s Day. I can remember in grade school signing my name on dozens of Valentine cards as they would be distributed to the entire class. Some might bemoan or shrug off such a Hallmark holiday but can we not as God’s people redeem it? Charles Spurgeon the London pastor of 150 years ago said, […]