1 Timothy 3:1-7. TE Scott Shaw, in his last “regular” time with us, challenged us to hold ourselves to the same standard Paul holds up for the “Overseer” or Elder. This is what Scripture teaches, and it was good to hear and be challenged. We so appreciate Scott’s faithful ministry to us the past 13 […]
I took a course in seminary entitled “Leading in Prayer” with Dr. Hughes Old. I look forward to using a number of the ideas from his class and book by the same title as I begin to plan worship services at Stonebridge. I wrote an extended paper as a final project for the class identifying […]
1 John 2:7-11 RE Randy Meyers addressed the second of three arguments made by the Apostle John for knowing if we are true believers: The Test of Love. Simple concept, but challenging to live that way.
All four of us are hard at it today to get our house in Wilmington, NC ready to go on the market. We rose early and made our lists, and fortunately, we have a nice day to work – not too hot, with even a little breeze. On the lists today are:
Remembering today all those who have died in military service for our country. They have not fallen in vain. We honor them and their families for their service and sacrifice on our behalf.
1 John 2:3-6 Randy Meyers takes a “pastoral turn” in this week’s sermon. John was confronting heresies in the form of Gnosticism, and he addresses the challenges head on. And yet there are some wonderful applications for God’s people today.
My heart goes out to the many families who have lost loved ones and all their worldly possessions in the recent rash of devastating tornadoes in Alabama, Missouri and Arkansas. The destruction, even as we view it by television, is overwhelming. I can’t imagine what they must be feeling. It’s heartening to hear the testimonies […]
Today we made some good progress in getting our house in Wilmington, NC ready for the market. A very kind neighbor who is also a friend of Beth’s, came over with her pressure washer this morning, and beginning on the front porch, by the end of the day, made it all the way around the […]