This year marked the tenth anniversary of ArtPrize in Grand Rapids. ArtPrize is an international art competition that takes place over 19 days every other fall. More than $500,000 in prizes are awarded. In 2018, there were over 1,260 works created by artists from 41 states and 40 countries displayed in over 165 venues throughout the city. With over … [Read more...]
In the World But Not of It
Have you ever struggled to know how to live out your faith in an environment that is increasingly hostile to the Christian faith? On the one hand, you don’t want to capitulate to the culture. But on the other hand, you don’t want to isolate yourself from the culture. We have been called to share the good news with the world. If we become just like … [Read more...]
Canning the Canned Approach
The incarnation is a revolutionary doctrine. Humanity was alienated from God because of its sin. Jesus, the eternal Son of God and the Creator of the universe, humbled himself and took on the constraints of human flesh. He spoke a language that was readily understood and he employed metaphors from everyday life that resonated with his hearers. With … [Read more...]
In Search of True Justice
It seems hard to believe that seventeen years have passed since the events of 9/11. For those of us who are old enough to remember, the images are vivid we remember where we were as if it were yesterday. Osama bin Laden, the mastermind behind the attacks, was killed by U.S. military forces in 2011. But somehow, it doesn’t seem that justice was … [Read more...]
A Beautiful Life
Rich DeVos, Amway co-founder, died this week at the age of 92. He left a tremendous legacy in West Michigan—particularly here in the Ada area where he and Jay Van Andel launched their new business out of their basement in 1959. His wife Helen passed away in 2017. Following his death, the family issued a statement which read, “we celebrate grandma … [Read more...]
Sharing Your Faith
The upcoming CityFest event in West Michigan has reminded us of the many in our own community who need to hear of Jesus. Most of us feel anxious about sharing our faith with other people. And for many of us, we find ourselves increasingly consumed with church activities and isolated from unbelievers. Here are few suggestions about how you can be … [Read more...]
New Sermon Series: Everyday Saints
Saints are holy ones – those who have been set apart. Few would feel comfortable claiming that title. But the Bible is clear that all those who have turned from their sin and turned to Jesus are saints. Their sins have been paid for on the cross and Jesus’ righteousness has been credited to their account. In Paul’s first letter to the … [Read more...]
Going All In
When God demonstrated his power, the people of Israel would often erect standing stones. These would serve as conversation starters in which the older generation could recount the stories of the faith to the younger generations. Here at FHBC, Charter Day provides a regular opportunity to revisit God’s faithfulness down through the years. This local … [Read more...]
The Means of Grace
We can all identify godly men and women that we admire. We might somehow think that they have simply been blessed with a gracious temperament. We might attribute their spiritual maturity to the fact that they grew up in a stable home with godly parents. But the reality is that spiritual maturity doesn’t happen automatically for anyone. It comes by … [Read more...]
The High Cost of Busyness
God established a rhythm of work and rest for humanity (Genesis 2:1-3). And Jesus clearly taught that the sabbath was made for man (Mark 2:27). It was established for our good and for our benefit. Practicing sabbath is important for a plethora of reasons. It allows us maintain proper mental and physical rest. It forces us to humble ourselves an … [Read more...]
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