In just four days we will gather with family and friends to celebrate Thanksgiving—a day to give thanks. My love for Thanksgiving has changed through the years. Now that I am older I love Thanksgiving because it gives us an
A Meal Fit for a King!
ALWAYS: Rejoice.Pray.Give Thanks. (1 Thess. 5:16-18)
[one_half first][/one_half] Good morning! This is our 5th year in Summer Buddies and it has been fun. Each year we have a different Christian focus where we teach kids to read, write, and to fall in love with our God.
The Gift of Christmas: Prince of Peace
Isaiah 9:1-7
[one_half first][/one_half] [one_half][/one_half] What a blessing it has been to spend the last four weeks taking a look at Isaiah 9. I hope you have been blessed and that all of us have come to better understand the One who
The Gift of Christmas: Mighty God
Isaiah 9:1-7
[one_half first][/one_half] [one_half][/one_half] There is a heaviness hanging like a cloud over many hearts this Christmas Season. The sounds of Christmas joy are muffled by the kettle drum beats of fear, loneliness, and uncertainty. Hearts that were once full of
The Gift of Christmas: Wonderful Counselor
Isaiah 9:1-7
[one_half first][/one_half] [one_half][/one_half] Isaiah was a prolific prophet in perilous times. He wrote 66 chapters that are filled with judgment, justice, love, and redemption. Throughout all 66 chapters, through the hard times as well as the seasons of peace
The Business of the Church
Acts 2:42-47
[one_half first][/one_half] [one_half][/one_half] It is that time of year when churches are hustling, planning, and preparing for the new semester, the kick-off of the Fall activities. As we make those plans, it is vitally important for us as a
High School Spotlight
The BCC Learning Center is a safe place where many youth in our church and community can come and focus on things that matter. Youth like Monica and Teliyah. I have the pleasure of watching these young ladies mature and excel
COMMUNITY
30 Day Challenge
Last week we wrapped up our K-Group focus on authentic community. This week we have been concentrating on what it means to TRULY worship our God. I am convinced that we cannot worship God Biblically if we are not in
5 Qualities of the Church
Acts 2:40-47
It was a pretty somber day. The hopes and dreams for liberation had come to an end. For three years they had witnessed His authority and they had even experienced His power. He was so influential that He was able
Peace On Earth?
How About Peace in Me?
Luke 2:13-14
Victor Hugo was one of the great writers of the past. You may have never read any of his poems, plays, or novels, but I bet that many of you have seen the movie, Les Miserables, based on the book