Recently, one of our church families hosted our annual baptismal service. About 75 people, split evenly between our church folks and other friends, gathered to see the dunking and hear the testimonies of three relatively new believers. As each of them surfaced, an unsolicited applause erupted, accompanied by this sprinkling of “Praise The Lord’s!” Everyone was smiling, … [Read more…]

Last Sunday, we diverted from our intended sermon because the Holy Spirit led us in a different direction, which is always His prerogative to do. So this week we plan – at this point – to resume our Romans series. We’re now fully embedded in the Practical portion of the Apostle Paul’s Magnum Opus. We … [Read more…]

I had an aunt who I had never met, but would see her – kinda – whenever my family would visit my paternal grandma. Walking up the pavement to her house, I’d see Aunt M’s curtain peel back ever-so-slightly and then this vague form would appear in an obviously darkened room. She had never left … [Read more…]

One of our elders spoke last Sunday morning on a subject that is dear to his heart, servanthood. At that time Dent challenged each one of us to self-assess whether or not we individually fit the bill. Are you, am I a faithful servant within the Kingdom of God? I was so motivated by Dent’s … [Read more…]