Man, I need to apologize to the body for poor research on a reference to the priest entering the Holy of Holies.  I've been punk'd by a 500 year old joke... well, it's more of a legend, but it's been around since the Middle Ages (apparently).  I'll do better research instead of assuming tradition.  Click … Continue reading Pastor Punk’d…

Tomorrow night, we will have a very important Church Conference at 6pm in the Chapel.  I strongly encourage you to be there to discuss some very important items in the life of UBC that could eventually set in motion an important direction for the body. First, we will discuss and vote on the refinancing of … Continue reading On Baptism, Lord’s Supper & Membership

We will be continuing our discussion on elders tonight with another Q&A. This may be our final informal time of discussion prior to more formal discussions, depending on the pleasure of the Church Council on Monday, April 11th. This has been a wonderful process, and the work on the Council has been strong. It's been … Continue reading Discussion in Elders continues

1 Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets,2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world. 3 He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact … Continue reading Hebrews and the Promise of God

Last week I preached a message about biblical unity based on Ephesians 4:1-16. In that message we saw the importance of like-minded, sound doctrine in Christian unity. The world calls us to drop our beliefs so that we all just get along, really for the sake of the human race. However, the Scriptures make clear … Continue reading Unity: An object lesson

The Great Work of God: Rain Author: John Piper But as for me, I would seek God, And I would place my cause before God; Who does great and unsearchable things, wonders without number. He gives rain on the earth, And sends water on the fields. (Job 5:8-10) If you said to someone: "My God … Continue reading John Piper on the Miracle of Rain

Reading the first part of Numbers is hard. How's that for reflection?  Actually, reading through has been a blessing to see God's larger redemptive story, yet sovereignly administering details.  In the greatest scheme, I've been exhorted to remember that God is always accomplishing His purposes; that this includes the existence and overcoming of evil by … Continue reading Reading through the Bible – Reflection #3

One of the things that strikes you when you read through the Exodus account is the hardening of Pharaoh's heart. It really is a major part of the story. Again and again, as God commands Moses to take His word to Pharaoh's court, He informs Moses that Pharaoh will not respond, but be hardened. Moses … Continue reading Reading the Bible thru – Reflection #2

Our Intensify initiative for this Summer is grounded in reading the Bible all the way through in 90 days. We will be posting some updates soon to the website so that you can share your stories and testimonies along the way during these 90 days. Until then, you are welcome to comment here and interact … Continue reading Reading the Bible thru…

Here is the link where I found the Paul Harvey story shared this morning: Ransom to Satan