So are you a goat or an elf? After yesterday’s message, I hope, if you’re a goat, you have a little more interest in theology. If you’re an elf, then I’m sure you’re even more excited than usual! If you missed yesterday’s sermon, you are vastly confused and need to...
It’s been a few weeks since I’ve written my “weekly update.” Between celebrating Independence Day (by shooting two fireworks shows!) and attending a Brethren in Christ Pastor’s continuing education course, I haven’t been around my computer much! But here I am, back at it and excited to share some events...
“ Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to them, “Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about their physical needs, what good is it? In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action,...
God’s timing is not always our timing. How many times do we find ourselves asking God “when?” and then sit around waiting for an answer. If you’re like me, you like to know the details. Who, what, where, when, and why are some of the most important questions that can...
James 1:22-24— Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. 23 Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror 24 and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he...
A huge shout out and thank you to everyone who came out Saturday morning to help with the first Upward Evaluation Day for this season. Not only was there plenty of help to make the workload light, but there was also a great sense of fellowship as we all were...
After church yesterday, Allison and I had the privilege to join several families from church who had invited us out to lunch. As we walked up to the restaurant, one of the pre-teen kids ran up and opened the door for us. He smiled knowingly has he held it open...
This past Sunday was such a day of celebration! Not only did we have four individuals make a proclamation of their faith through baptism but we also had eight individuals increase their commitment to the HBIC family by becoming members! It was such a great morning of seeing people taking...
The weather sure has been like a roller coaster lately! Up and down the temperature goes! Of course, I’m not complaining as I have been loving these warmer days…very much like a South Carolina winter! I think God is helping to ease me back into the cold northern winters 🙂...
Didn’t our kids do a great job yesterday?!? It was great to see them up on stage singing and acting! I don’t know about you but I really enjoyed hearing and seeing the Christmas story brought to life in several different ways! With Christmas coming up every year, it can...