Most of us are familiar with Acts 1:8, where the risen Jesus announces – just before His ascension into heaven: “You will be my witnesses!” We know, on the one hand, that we’re supposed to be witnesses for Christ. On…

I just left my first of 23 (already on the calendar) Home Fellowship Groups. What a blessing! I designed these group meetings so that I could encourage the FBC family, but I left the meeting as the one encouraged. That’s…

How much is enough? When it comes to the “creature comforts” of life, how many do we need? Believe me, I’m not asking these questions in judgment of you, but I’m asking these questions as I look in the mirror.…

What a journey pastoral life has been! From the East Coast to the West Coast, God charted a course (more like an adventure) for our family that eventually brought us to Paducah and the historic First Baptist Church (Acts 17:26).…

As we made our way southwest toward the Bluegrass State, we paid a much-anticipated visit to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. As you get to know our Joshua, you’ll discover that among his varied interests lies an insatiable passion for all things Civil…

Our last day in New England included sea kayaking at Cape Cod. I thought you might enjoy a photo of the boys ready to set out, and one of Joshua crabbing with his cousins. Both ventures were successful, though mildly traumatic for…

As we prepare to leave New England, I thought I’d send you a photo of the National Monument to the Forefathers located right here in Plymouth, but unfortunately largely obscured not only by tall trees, but by cultural values somewhat…

I’ve been thinking about grace. God’s grace. Good thoughts. Not sure why grace has been so much on my mind, but I suppose it has much to do with my constant need for it. Maybe you can relate. We worshipped…