Tomorrow’s the big day. Mother’s Day! At FBC we’re ready and excited. Props and background are in place for pictures at the preschool entrance. Carnations are on site for kids of all ages to give to their mom during the worship services. Volunteers are scheduled to take carnations to some homebound moms. God’s given me… Read More »
Happy Thanksgiving 2018
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I woke up this morning to the traditional aroma of a turkey cooking in the oven, with all the fragrant spices that add a special punch to the taste filling the atmosphere. My tradition is to slowly cook the turkey overnight, then finish it in the morning since we like to eat… Read More »
Easter Praise
Easter Sunday is always a time to celebrate Jesus’ resurrection and the victory we have because He is alive. It’s also a time when people attend worship that haven’t been to church in a while. I always pray that people are saved on Easter Sunday. Today I want to give praise to our Lord that… Read More »
Happy Valentine’s Day
Not everyone loves “Valentine’s Day” and it’s not the people you think might feel that way. Did you know that Valentine’s Day is banned in several Muslim countries? On Monday, February 13 the Islamabad High Court in Pakistan’s capital issued an order that banned the celebration of Valentine’s Day across the country “with immediate effect.”… Read More »
Ugly Sweater Contest
Monieca’s Sunday School class had their Christmas party last night and among the festivities was an “ugly sweater contest.” Not everyone participated but a few brave souls went for it big time. They stood before us like models on a runway as we applauded for the one we considered the ugliest. Winners were declared and… Read More »
Priceless Things Moms Say
In honor of “Mother’s Day” CNN’s Robin Meade, host of “Morning Express With Robin Meade”, is asking viewers to submit the “priceless” things their mom says. Some of the submissions are really funny. One person recounted that when she was a child and threatened to run away, her mom would always say, “You have to… Read More »
Easter 2016 Highlights
I want to give “THANKS” to our Lord for His blessings this past weekend. Some of the highlights for me were: Seeing everyone Sunday. Even with 2,000 people on campus, I was able to speak with a lot of them and it was great. I loved the way so many of you hung out before… Read More »
Christmas Eve 2015
Merry Christmas everyone! If you were one of the 1,200 people who attended tonight’s Christmas Eve service, I trust that you were blessed. I know I was. I want to say “thank you” to all the staff and volunteers who “work” on Christmas Eve to make this service possible. We couldn’t do it without them.… Read More »
Silent Night and a Choir of Frogs
Like many of you, “Silent Night” is one of my favorite Christmas carols. Its melody and message combine to touch our hearts and paint a beautiful image. At Christmas it encourages us to reflect, appreciate, and worship. I was reminded of that last night…by frogs. After raining off and on most of the day and… Read More »
Christmas Time’s A-Comin
I was a kid the first time I heard Bill Monroe’s classic bluegrass Christmas song “Christmas Time’s A-Comin’” on the radio. The song caught my attention and has remained one of my favorites. It reminds me of Christmas in the mountains, where new-fallen snow and Christmas lights take on a unique beauty. Tomorrow the calendar… Read More »