Well, I'm curious what your stories are (for those who heard message on Sunday) regarding contentment and your battle for it.  I'm not looking for sermon review, rather your response to the truth proclaimed.  So, as you're comfortable share a brief (or not so brief) bit of your own battles and victories. I do want … Continue reading The never-ending pursuit of contentment…

AP photo of a Hindu holy man near Calcutta, as many make their way on pilgrimages this time of year.  For those who have been there know the spiritual darkness that is so apparent (whereas in the states the darkness is just as present, just glossed over).

For graduation Jan gave me a wonderful ring with Hebrew inscription from the book of Ruth.  We felt this a better gift to provide a reminder that God has been with us, we will go after Him together (as she has faithfully done these 16 years - as of January 8th), and the birth of … Continue reading My “Ruth” Theme…

In my Bible reading yesterday, I read through Genesis 18.  This chapter includes Sarah's laughter in her tent (and the following rebuke) upon hearing she was to have a child; God's promises to Abraham further developed; and Abraham's intercession for Sodom, primarily due to the fact his nephew, Lot (and family), were living there. When … Continue reading Supplication, Sodom, and the Sovereignty of God

We're sorry to do this, but with a handful of other ministries cancelled due to potentially bad weather, we've decided to cancel Wednesday activities altogether.  There is still some slick areas on the parking lots and we were uncertain if the freezing rain / snow would start before we let out after 7pm.  Enjoy your … Continue reading ALL Wednesday night activities cancelled…

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Our apologies.  The website (www.ubcfayetteville.org) is down right now and is being updated.  Should be back up soon.  Thanks for your patience.  For those of you wanting to listen to yesterday's message, it will be available once we are back up and running.  Thanks!

10:30 WORSHIP SERVICE ONLY! There will be no childcare provided given many will be unable to make it.  We'll all huddle together!  Well, the heating does work great, but you get the idea.  Be careful and use the lower lots nearest main entrance.  As many men that can help outside, please come about 10am.  Thank … Continue reading 10:30 SERVICE ONLY TODAY…

Each year I begin with the preaching of our Passion Statement:  Glorifying God by Treasuring Christ above all things and Reaching others that they may find lasting joy in Him. These first two weeks of the year are for our being reminded of the biblical passion we are to be living out and a vision … Continue reading Passion Revisited…