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 Poison of Pride
It should not surprise us that the first internal problem in the church was related to money (Acts 5:1-11). Our orientation toward money reveals a great deal about our priorities and our relationship with God. When you touch on the issue of money, you generally touch a nerve. The early church was committed to caring for one another. Any needs … [Read more...]
Growing Up
Babies are really cute, but they are a lot of work. They need to have everything done for them. They need to be fed, changed, carried, comforted, and protected. They can’t do anything for themselves. One of the marks of maturity is when children begin to take care of themselves. They start to feed themselves, dress themselves, tie their own shoes … [Read more...]
Multi-Ethnicity and the Gospel
It was two weeks ago that we celebrated Epiphany Sunday. When the wise men arrived from the east to worship Jesus, Joseph & Mary had an epiphany. They realized that Jesus was not just the king of Israel but the rightful King of all nations and ethnicities. The apostle Paul teased out the implications for the church. The gospel does not just … [Read more...]
Gospel Risk
Today is an important day for us as a church family. We will gather to make some strategic decisions regarding future ministry. I couldn’t help but reflect on another critical moment in our history as a local church. Ten years ago this month, we were meeting in a small facility on Cascade Road. We were offering multiple worship services and were … [Read more...]