Jesus! Our word for 2019 at FBC is Jesus. We want to love Him so much that speaking His name daily is as natural to us as saying the names of family members we love with all our heart. To that end, last Sunday morning hundreds of people at FBC wrote a letter to Jesus… Read More »
Having Fun Learning About Jesus
I’m leading a Bible study and discussion on Wednesday nights this fall that has two purposes: 1) to learn all we can about Jesus and 2) learn how to read and study the Bible. We are looking at selected passages in the gospels where Jesus encounters people and asking one simple question – “What do… Read More »
Hogg’s Pearls of Wisdom for September 2018
Hogg’s Pearls of Wisdom for September 2018 Passing on to you the pearls of wisdom gleaned from what I read, watch and listen to each month. If a particular pearl appeals to you, click the link and enjoy. Like God’s Word says: “Listen to advice and accept discipline, and at the end you will be… Read More »
Hurricane Florence
Like many of you, I’m praying for those impacted by Hurricane Florence. Flood damage, especially in NC, has been catastrophic with some areas receiving close to 40 inches of rain. Fourteen people have died in the Carolinas, the latest being when a truck lost control on a flooded SC road. A 61 year old Union… Read More »
Ready for a Hurricane
Hurricane Florence has occupied everyone’s attention this week. While it may change, our area is expecting several inches of heavy rain for two or more days with sustained strong wind. Many of our FBC Family of Faith have places on the coast or relatives who live there. We been praying and making preparation. All week… Read More »
No Service
I had a new experience yesterday when I stopped at a restaurant to grab some lunch. After speaking to some fellow church members who were sitting at a table waiting for their food to arrive, I walked to the counter to place my order. That’s when it happened. No one was standing behind the counter. … Read More »
Hogg’s Pearls of Wisdom for July 2018
Hogg’s Pearls of Wisdom for July 2018 Passing on to you the pearls of wisdom gleaned from what I read, watch and listen to each month. If a particular pearl appeals to you, click the link and enjoy. Like God’s Word says: “Listen to advice and accept discipline, and at the end you will be… Read More »
Improving Your Sunday Church Experience
Recently another pastor wrote that followers of Christ could do something practical that would improve their Sunday church experience. I took a few days to reflect on what he wrote and decided he was correct. Here is what he said: Arrive 15 minutes before Sunday School and worship begin and stay 15 minutes after they… Read More »
Clean as New
Twelve days at the beach in June were relaxing, so much so that Monieca and I’ve actually enjoyed spending a few days of our vacation this month at home. Normally vacation days at home feel like wasted days off – not this year. While home we’ve caught up on some projects we had put off. … Read More »
Peaceful Sounds
I enjoy sitting outside in the evenings once the sun has set and darkness has taken over. It’s peaceful and I relax. Crickets, tree frogs, night birds and other creatures sing to me. There’s also an owl that often hoots in the distance. The mornings are similar, but still different. It’s like there is an… Read More »
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