This by J.C. Ryle (1816-1900), first Anglican Bishop of Liverpool and sound theologian (thanks to Tim Challies): [Dislike of dogma] is an epidemic which is just now doing great harm, and specially among young people…. It produces what I must venture to call…a “jelly-fish” Christianity in the land: that is, a Christianity without bone, or … Continue reading Nothing new under the sun…

A report recently came out exposing some 500 plus discrepancies and errors in school history books particularly related to religion.  Just how aware are you of what your kids are learning?  Here's an example... In World History: Continuity and Change (published by Houghton-Mifflin), it says of the 10 Commandments, "moral laws Moses claimed to have received from the Hebrew … Continue reading What are your kids learning at school?

Buy your tickets soon for this upcoming concert, Friday, March 27th. Just a reminder that you can get your tickets ($10 in advance / $15 at the door) in the church office during the week, or at Christian Book Outlet in Fayetteville, or online at http://www.evangelismtickets.com. We will also be selling them outside the fellowship hall … Continue reading For Your Weekend Enjoyment…More Andrew Peterson

I get asked a lot about my views on sovereignty and free will.  Since I believe that much of that is a lifelong explanation, I leave most of my beliefs stated in the pulpit by trying to assert the two truths clear in the scriptures:  1) God is sovereign over EVERYTHING and 2) Man is … Continue reading Church Unity hinges on Understanding God’s Sovereignty, not Understanding Human Choice

You know, I can't stand "Mother Nature" talk!!!  I'm thankful that God chooses to disrupt man's plans via the weather on occasion. After having the snow stick around a lot longer than expected yesterday, we have inspected the roads and lots around the church and have decided to move ahead with our regular schedule this … Continue reading Regular Sunday AM Schedule…

Al Mohler's recent BLOG entry is worth reading. "Separation of church and state" only means what some want it to mean. The original intent was NEVER to restrict religious practices. The intent was to limit governments controlling of religious practices. Only 250 years and we've turned this thing on its head! Separation of church and … Continue reading A Bad Precedent…

Okay.  I've debated for a long time whether or not to post this video.  I don't want to scare off those who I am in counseling with, or those who are thinking about counseling with me.  HOWEVER... I do find enough redeeming value in this video, that it's worth your viewing...and it's hilarious! FYI - … Continue reading If I were a Psychologist…

In Saturday's paper, there was a really interesting ARTICLE.  In it, Terry Mattingly reports on journalist Joe Carter's perspective on evangelicals and their evangelistic approaches.  I first need to say that I am not familiar with Joe Carter, but I tend to agree with his perspective.  Read the article for yourself (link above). What (who) … Continue reading Evangelism “Fads”

Andrew Peterson talks about his project "The Resurrection Letters" which he will perform at UBC on Friday, March 27th.

March 27th - 7:00 p.m.  in the COD.  Doors open one hour prior to the concert.   Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door.  They can be purchased in the church office, at Christian Book Outlet in Fayetteville or online HERE.   Childcare available by RSVP.  You can sign up for childcare … Continue reading Andrew Peterson in Concert – March 27th