Prayer is a big part of our monthly deacons’ meeting at FBC. We pray for each other, the needs in our church family, the needs of people in our community, and our ministries. It’s not unusual for 30 minutes to be given to our prayer time. I was blessed in last night’s deacons’ meeting when… Read More »
Five Week Challenge: Day 35
Today ends our Five Week Challenge. This focus on prayer and fasting has impacted many in our Family of Faith. I’ve heard countless stories and comments of God’s work in people’s lives. Individually and collectively, there has been a spiritual renewal. I praise God for all He has done and will continue doing. I encourage… Read More »
Five Week Challenge: Day 32
Hebrews 4:15-16 15 For we do not have a high priest (Jesus) who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin. 16 Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help… Read More »
Five Week Challenge: Day 31
Habakkuk 3:17-19 17Though the fig tree should not blossom And there be no fruit on the vines, Though the yield of the olive should fail And the fields produce no food, Though the flock should be cut off from the fold And there be no cattle in the stalls, 18 Yet I will exult in the… Read More »
Five Week Challenge: Day 30
What do you do when you sense God calling you in one direction and you really want to do it, but for reasons beyond your control things don’t work out? You pray and pray and pray – but it still doesn’t turn out the way you had hoped. That is what happened to Charles Welch.… Read More »
Five Week Challenge: Day 29
Yesterday’s sermon examined how to pray when you are carrying a heavy burden. If you missed it, you can listen or watch by clicking here. Each day this week I’ll post additional thoughts and encouragement on the subject in this blog, so I hope you’ll check it out. One of my favorite verses is Romans 8:26,… Read More »
Five Week Challenge: Day 28
If you’ve ever wondered what I would like you to pray about for Sundays at FBC, here are my requests: Pray for me – my physical and emotional stamina my mind and thoughts to be alert and sharp in each service my heart and spirit to be right my words and demeanor to exactly what… Read More »
Five Week Challenge: Day 27
Fervently praying (James 5:16) for those outside the kingdom of God leads to amazing acts of God in people’s lives. Evangelistic praying births in our heart a Christ-like love that moves us to reach out the lost people in our sphere of influence and seek opportunities to share the gospel with them. Some of the… Read More »
Five Week Challenge: Day 25
Yesterday’s entry in this blog was a big and nothing else. I’m sure some of you were confused and saying to yourself something like: “Why is our Pastor doing this?” That’s what I wanted you to do. I wanted you wonder why????? what in the world???? what’s he up to now???? The reason I wanted… Read More »
Five Week Challenge: Day 23
The great solar eclipse of 2017 created quite a buzz. People were scrambling at the last minute for eclipse glasses, Interstate 77 was a parking lot south of Rock Hill, and people waited in line 30 minutes to get Krispy Kreme’s “eclipse” chocolate glazed donuts. Monieca and I enjoyed watching it together at home, relaxing… Read More »
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