This Sunday we will study Ephesians 4:7-16, as we talk about "The Diversity and Maturity of the Body." Last Sunday, in verses 1-6, we looked at "The Unity of the Body." But unity does not mean uniformity. God has made the Body of Christ to have a beautiful diversity! We are diverse in our giftings, every believer has a spiritual gift, and all the gifts are vital for the b...

It is great to be back home, after a very fruitful trip overseas. Thank you, church, for your steadfastsupport of missions. You can feel great about the people we are sending and the work they are doing! As the dog days of August are winding down, it is time to look toward the Fall, which will be anexciting one for our FBC family. We are calling this Fall "Onward Together...

This Sunday we will look at Paul's powerful prayer in Ephesians 3:14-21. The passage begins with Paul saying, "For this reason I kneel before the Father". He then poursout his heart in prayer for the church. Read over this prayer and make it your prayer. I encourage you to open your Bible right now and do this. The prayers of the Bible are wonderful aids to us as we pray,...

It was such a blessing to get away with my bride to the mountains for a few days to catch our breath amid a busy season of ministry. I am so thankful for my dear friend, Darrell Thomsen, bringing a special word on1 Thessalonians 5:16-18. It is one of my favorite passages, and one I encourage people to commit to memory. "Rejoice alwayspray without ceasinggive thanks in allc...

As you read this week's column I will besomewhere in southern Europe, visiting with gospel workers that could not be on the field without your support. It is churches like ours, who give faithfully to the Cooperative Program and the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering, that send and sustain these precious heralds of the good news all over the world. As you read these words, p...