A New Baptist Catechism

by | Nov 6, 2010 | A Word from the Pastor

&#160 For the past year, now, I have been working on a project for the benefit of my own family and, you, my church family. I have been writing a set of Baptist catechisms. (If you don’t know what a catechism is, stay tuned. I’ll explain briefly.)...

A Theology of Childbirth

by | Oct 31, 2010 | A Word from the Pastor

&#160 Years ago, Johnson & Johnson coined a popular advertising slogan that said, “Having a Baby Changes Everything.” Boy (and Girl), were they right! &#160 Having a baby does change everything. Whether it’s your first child or your...
Deism: The New Christianity?

Deism: The New Christianity?

by | Sep 4, 2010 | A Word from the Pastor

Some people believe in God. Others believe in believing in God. There is a vast difference between these two. Those who fail to see the difference are setting themselves up for trouble. When people talk about God, we cannot assume that they have the God of Scripture...
Slow and Steady Wins the Race

Slow and Steady Wins the Race

by | Jun 5, 2010 | A Word from the Pastor

I’m currently in the middle of reading a book about the fall of Rome and the rise of medieval Europe. (Sounds like a real page turner does it? Move over Stephen King.) I haven’t always enjoyed reading books like this. It must have something to do with my...

How's Your Koinonia?

by | Mar 7, 2010 | A Word from the Pastor

That sounds like the kind of question a doctor might ask you, doesn’t it? “Mr. Johnson, has your koinonia been acting up lately?” Or, “Mrs. Smith, take two pills daily and it should help take care of that koinonia problem you’ve got.” While it may sound like it,...