Messages about upcoming sermons and events.
It’s hot outside, but there are cool things happening at Bartimaeus Baptist Temple. I feel so blessed to have such a faithful church family. This wouldn’t be the place to call out exactly who you are and what you’re doing, … Continue reading →
This is an election year, and unless you’ve been living in a cave somewhere, I didn’t need to tell you that. We are perpetually pelted with political proclamations of how one candidate is the best and the opposing candidate is … Continue reading →
Who are you? It’s a simple question that may have a very complicated answer. If we don’t know each other, I might simply be asking your name. If we do know each other, you might find the question invasive, offensive, … Continue reading →
This week, we celebrated our independence as a nation. I hope that we also took a moment to reflect on what that freedom cost, and the continue cost of keeping it. Each of us is charged with defending that freedom. … Continue reading →
I love our Fifth Sunday Fellowship. We talked last month about not doing it this time because we did something around Memorial Day last month, but I’m glad we decided to go ahead. Our time together is limited, and that … Continue reading →
What comes to your mind when you hear the word “work?” For some, it might be what you do for a living. For others, it might be anything that requires effort. Some love it. Others hate it. Some consider it … Continue reading →
It’s no wonder that some people in our society have tried to diminish the importance of fatherhood. God has revealed Himself as our Heavenly Father, so of course our enemy seeks to destroy the role and respect of our earthly … Continue reading →
What a contrast from last week to this one. Last week, storms wreaked havoc across the area. All of us escaped serious storm damage, though Linda and I were without power for almost 3 days. We are so thankful that … Continue reading →
If you missed last week, we missed you, too. Because we are all so far apart and it is not easy for us to gather, it is always a treat to get to spend a little extra time just being … Continue reading →
I hope you are enjoying the Memorial Day weekend. Honestly, I have mixed feelings about the day off. On one hand I can use the time to catch up. On the other, as a contractor, I don’t get paid if … Continue reading →