This past Sunday I introduced to you what we are calling a PASSION statement for the church's overall pursuit: GLORIFYING God by TREASURING Christ above all things and REACHING others that they may find lasting joy in Him! This statement is meant to capture the heart, mind and soul of the church's efforts in ministry. … Continue reading Our Passion in Print…

The following is from Charles Spureon's "Morning and Evening" for August 6th: "Watchman, what of the night?"—Isaiah 21:11. WHAT enemies are abroad? Errors are a numerous horde, and new ones appear every hour: against what heresy am I to be on my guard? Sins creep from their lurking places when the darkness reigns; I must … Continue reading A Monday Morning Prayer…

This fascinating documentary piece proves that people who are bored with church will be bored in 5 minutes just like they would 55 minutes. Okay, so it's Mr. Bean and NOT a documentary...I digress...Enjoy!

I was recently forwarded this article by John Piper and wanted to "forward" it to you all. By the way, the book on justification Piper refers to in the article, Counted Righteous in Christ, is in my library should anyone like to borrow it.

The Messages Starting this Sunday we will be taking a 5-week break from our current series in John in order to rally around our "Passionate Pursuit" as a church. These messages will begin with a message introducing a new Passion / Purpose statement for the church and continue with the biblical basis for our ministry … Continue reading Upcoming New Sermon mini-Series…

"C. H. Spurgeon earnestly exhorted those who had accepted Christ as their Saviour to come forward amongst his people and avow their attachment to His person and name. Words of kindly encouragement and of loving persuasiveness, were addressed to the timid and retiring ones, who feared to avow themselves to be the Lord's lest they … Continue reading Charles Spurgeon and the Evangelistic Invitation…

This week this blog for UBC surpassed 10,000 hits in 4 months. I'm new to blogging, so I have no idea if this is good or normal (probably just the same folks over and over again...thanks for keeping this going). I have noticed an increasing number of comments and emails from other places in the … Continue reading Interesting Stat…

In my short time (8 months) at UBC, I have made a few comments regarding the baptism and conversion of young children that may have been misunderstood. I'd like to clarify a few things here. First of all, I do apologize for introducing some relatively unusual "language" on this matter without greater clarification. It really … Continue reading Clarifying My View of Children…their conversion and baptism

I have avoided this blog for about a week, but just could not any longer. In the July 13 Northwest Arkansas Times (included in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette), there was an article on an upcoming proposal in the state to ban the adoption and foster-parenting of children by gay parents. After the state successfully passed a … Continue reading Is Being Opposed to Gay Marriage the Same as Racism?

I have had a handful of emails since Sunday's message inquiring about practical ways to find that lasting satisfaction in Christ alone. Some of this was mentioned Sunday, but let me offer a few suggestions that may help. Before you think too highly of me (which even sounds weird to write), I struggle every day … Continue reading Taste & See…