The Wisdom of Not Drinking
Here is a good article that appeals for total abstinence from alcoholic beverages. Some caveats first: We do believe that consumption of alcohol is a Christian liberty issue and therefore we do not...
View ArticleThoughts on the Miners
On my blog I give some thoughts about the interesting “blood pact” of secrecy that has been made by the 33 miners that were rescued this week.
View ArticleHow our culture influences our view of the church
But the downside of this [American individualism] is that Americans can be suspicious of anyone in authority, and that spills over into the church; when it does so, it represents not biblical teaching...
View ArticleA Church Covenant
I have discussed this for years. When our church formed we decided against the concept of a church covenant, but it was a reluctant decision. Over the years I have come to the conclusion that it is a...
View ArticleA few of the books I consulted in preparation for Reformation Sunday
Below is a short list of books that I consulted this week about the Reformation. They are written in the popular style and I gleaned from them. I think that they are books that I would heartily...
View ArticleLet’s Talk About Halloween
When you have several hundred Christians together in 21st century America, you are going to to have a divergence of opinion on this holiday. Our church is no different, so let’s talk about it. Some are...
View ArticleGetting the news of death
Amy Caldwell Bixby My cousin’s wife, Amy, has battled cancer and after dealing with a double mastectomy she enjoyed a short remission. Yesterday the news was bad. I have admired her valiant spirit and...
View ArticleVictor Hugo on Professional Pastors
Okay, so the French soured-Catholic-turned-Rationalist is not talking about pastors in his short work “Last Days of a Condemned Man, ” but I could not help but think that Paper Twenty-Ninth by the...
View ArticleOur New Logo
As you may be aware, our church recently changed its logo. This is the logo that goes on our business cards, website, bulletin, and, eventually, our sign. We put the new logo in Sunday’s bulletin to...
View ArticleImportant Announcement
Grace and Peace! We have keys! Yesterday the acceptance of the offer was officially signed. The ball is rolling! If all goes well, the closing will be in about 40 days. Until then, we are going to...
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