The world hates you! Although such a statement may not make us feel warm and fuzzy, a Christian who accepts such a reality is one step closer to finishing his course (Matthew 24:13). An old Spanish proverb reads, “Dime con quien andas y te dire quien eres”, or “Tell me who your friends are, and [...]
I know nothing of your usual weekend routines, but if they are anything like my family’s, they can be consumed with stuff. I would like to encourage you to try something different in light of Holy Week, Good Friday, and Resurrection Sunday (Easter). We will not be having extra services at BBC, but that should in no way [...]
In the Bible, specifically in 2 Corinthians 13:5, we are told to examine ourselves to see whether we are in the faith. This can seem strange for people who would say that their faith is based upon a previous profession. For example, some would say, “I know that I am ‘in the faith’ because I [...]
A child recently asked me to explain the purpose of those lives which seemingly contribute nothing of eternal value to the souls of people. We’ve read of people in history who’ve wrecked innumerable relationships to satisfy their own financial greed, fleshly lusts or wicked hearts. Her question can be summarized by the following; “Why does [...]
In John 14:15-31 we are to understand that a life seeking to be satisfied by the world will die of thirst, for the world cannot remotely compete with the Spirit-filled life in Christ. There is no competition. Just as a sickly, toothless, claw-less rabbit on her death bed cannot begin to contend with a hungry and healthy lion in her [...]
There is a new “Hot Thing” in the church. It’s not really that new, but I see it intensifying. It’s similar to bell-bottoms. Someone thought it was a good idea, and everyone else followed. What is the new “thing”? The new thing is the interest in churches full of people. Publishers often make it a [...]
There is an uncomfortable silence that often hovers between two followers of Jesus Christ (Christians). The discomfort is the product of an often asked question. The question? “How is your walk of faith?” That question can take many forms: “How is your prayer life, how is your journey of dying to self, how closely are [...]
The late Jamaican singer, Bob Marley, once attempted to encourage a discouraged people with these words, “Don’t worry about a thing. Because every little thing is gonna be alright.” Not many years after that another song challenged us to, “Don’t Worry, Be Happy”. Then, a big purple dinosaur assured us that he loved us and we loved [...]
One of the most beautiful words within the Christian context is the word glory. Pastor Garrett unpacks this loaded word through a study of John 13:31-35. The word is easily associated with beauty, but Jesus reveals the pain found within the DNA of the word. We invite you to consider the glory found the Christian faith
If God is sovereign and knows my needs, why do I still have to pray? Why does He not do what I ask?