This Sunday we will continue our study of parables in Mark's gospel, as we delve into Mark 4:21-34. Here, Jesus tells three parables, back to back to back. All are slightly different, but also have some things in common. As you read and pray over these three parables, consider the following: First, in the parable of the lamp: Notice Jesus' sense of humor in verse 21. H...

What an absolutely wonderful weekend we just experienced in the life of our church! Operation Suffolk began this Friday night, with between 80 and 90 students and leaders. Melissa and I were blessed to host a dozen High School girls and leaders, and I can't say enough about these young ladies. They dug into God's Word in their Bible studies. They engaged in deep discussion...

How sweet it was to be a part of worship this past Sunday at FBC! We got to witness Christian baptism, which is always a highlight. How wonderful to see the new life that Jesus provides, so clearly portrayed as new disciples were "buried in the likeness of his death" and "raised in the likeness of his resurrection!" Praise God for the new people he is bringing into his fa...

It was great to get away with family for the girls' Spring Break last week. We were able to spend a few days in the Florida sun, and it was fun. A couple of highlights: Having dinner with one of my mentors, former FBC pastor, JC Mitchell, and his wife, Carol. Although JC is almost 88, he is still going strong. In fact, he has planted a huge vegetable garden, which he tend...