After the message yesterday, I was left wondering what practical use it would be to most of you.  In just a few calls today I have found such peace that God's sovereign work is THE doctrine of great peace and assurance, whether dealing with sin and its horrific effects or physical trauma.  One of the … Continue reading Spurgeon on John 6:44

I came across this old hymn by John Newton and thought you might benefit from the lyrics. I Asked the Lord that I Might Grow  I asked the Lord that I might grow In faith, and love, and every grace; Might more of His salvation know, And seek, more earnestly, His face. ’Twas He who … Continue reading Reflections From a Late Saturday Night

This Saturday is the final home game of the year against South Carolina.  If you are planning to attend the game, I encourage you to park in our lots and donate at least $10 to our collegiate ministry mission efforts.  Not only will you not just be "paying" for parking, you'll help financially support college … Continue reading Support for College Missions

As one observes the history of Halloween, this day becomes something of a metaphor for spiritual battles and positioning on a corporate and personal level.  Halloween began as a pagan holiday (Samhain), celebrated among Celts of Ireland and Great Britain.  Eventually, immigrants from Ireland and Scotland brought the festival to America.  The celebration is rooted … Continue reading Halloween, All-Saints Day and Reformation Day

You may want to begin by reading the FoxNews report HERE.  I would encourage you to particularly consider Pullman's comments below regarding this series of books (leading to the movie) and their hopeful counter-effect to The Chronicles of Narnia:"I loathe the 'Narnia' books," Pullman has said in previous press interviews. "I hate them with a deep and … Continue reading “The Golden Compass” Movie

 Fanny Crosby - Hymn-writer ("I am Thine O Lord" - aka "Draw Me Nearer") 

In follow up to the previous blog, I want to challenge those of you not involved in our Wednesday night activites (Fusion) to get involved. It is amazing what this time is accomplishing in the lives of so many. From a family meal that is crazy and crowded (selling point?) to the 25 minute Gathering … Continue reading Upcoming Wednesday Nights…

If you do not normally come to Wednesday night FUSION, the I encourage you to start. Starting TONIGHT during the gathering (6:00-6:30 in the Sanctuary), I will be starting a mini-series discussion of biblical church membership. There are several things that the body of UBC will need to be aware of and pray for as … Continue reading THIS WEDNESDAY NIGHT…

53 So Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you. 54 Whoever feeds on my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day. … Continue reading Dead on my Feet, but Alive in Christ!

Recently there was a gathering of leading theologians and pastors called the Gospel Coalition. This gathering was for the purpose of centralizing the gospel and historic theology across denominational lines. This is an appropriate form of ecumenism. I encourage you to visit the site and see what you think. Particularly I want to encourage you … Continue reading A Great Resource