This weekend I'll be in New York City to cheer on my son, Caleb, as he runs in the NYC Marathon. He has worked and trained very hard for this event, and we want to be there as his family to support him. Ruffin Alphin, my dear friend and a friend of FBC, will be preaching in my stead, from Psalm 98 on the subject, "Praise The Lord Why?" Our congregation always enjoys heari...

This Sunday we'll be looking at Genesis 6:9-7:10, as we talk about finding "Shelter From The Storm." Christ is the Shelter we need. Like Noah and his family, we find refuge in Him. There are just so many spiritual riches in these early chapters of Genesis! I am deeply enjoying this Back to the Beginning series and thank you for all your encouraging feedback. God is doing...

This Sunday, as we continue in our Back to the Beginning series on Genesis 1-11, we will look at Genesis 5:1-6:8, as we talk about "Walking With God." Literally everything else in life flows from this. Just walk with God, and the rest of life follows in its wake. As I write these words on Monday morning, October 13th, history is being made, as all 20 living Israeli hosta...

This Sunday, as we continue in our series on Genesis 1-11, we will look at chapter 4, which shows the spiraling effects of sin, but also continues the thread of hope, because we have a God who saves sinners. We'll dig into Genesis 4:1-26, as we look at what life is like "East Of Eden." We'll also be celebrating The Lord's Supper this Sunday. Genesis 4 tells us about sinf...

This Sunday we will be looking at Genesis 3:14-24, as we talk about "Fallout And Future Hope." We will see the painful consequences of sin, but also the hope that we have in Christ. These early chapters of Genesis really set the stage for the rest of the Bible. They are so foundational. That is why we are going Back to the Beginning in this series. I can't wait to see yo...