Suffering and a greater knowledge of God

JP: Worthwhile read by Pastor Doug Roman. See further comments below the quote.
God’s Attributes as Our Hope in Suffering
Excerpts:
As you read through the book of Job you find a number of God’s attributes highlighted. The attributes of God are not concepts for abstract theological discussion. They are anchors for the soul in times [...]

True Ethics

JP: Good read by John MacArthur.
The Heart of True Ethics
Excerpt:
Instead of looking to the Bible, many professing Christians look to psychology and sociology for supposed solutions to personal needs and social ills. The rise of postmodern thought has similarly skewed the church’s understanding of right and wrong—as an unbiblical tolerance (in the name of love) [...]

Being a “cheerful giver” in tough times

JP: Good read by Jonathan Rourke from the book Right Thinking in a World Gone Wrong: A Biblical Response to Today’s Most Controversial Issues
Stewardship and Giving
Excerpt:
How can we, as believers, worship God with our financial resources while at the same time rejecting temptations that lead to idolatry and covetousness? The answer is found in giving [...]

4BYA Potluck photos

JP: Wow we had a great time. Thanks to all who brought food. Below are several photos of dishes brought:

All photos may be viewed here.
Comment: I put the camera away before all the food arrived. Sorry I did not get a photo of every dish. Thank you – every one of you! – [...]

Twins – May 9th, 2009

Meet at Church at 5:00 p.m.
Sign-up deadline: Wednesday May 6th
Transportation: Car pool
Cost: General Administration plus your share of parking.
Jeremy Cobb is coordinating

Expelled – Saturday night 4/25/09

Where: Peets’ house
When: 7:30 pm / Movie starts @ 8:00 p.m.
JP: More info on the film here and here

Comedy Sportz (3/20/09)

What: Comedy Sportz
Meet at church at 7:00 pm or meet at Comedy Sportz

Twelve year old girl defends the unborn…

HT: baylyblog.com

The Jews and God’s Judgment

JP: Our lesson on Wednesday night February 25th will be from Romans 2:17-3:7. I’m fairly confident that we cannot complete this whole section, and probably will revisit this section (particularly 3:1-7) the following Wednesday. The above image is a Yellow Badge that was a cloth patch that Jews were ordered to sew on their outer [...]

Important Dates in Church History

JP: Here’s a short read on church history. Comment … excerpt is only the first of 10. I encourage you to read the entire article. Image above is from a very worthwhile site on church history: The Hall of Church History.
The 10 Most Important Dates in Church History
Excerpt:
A.D. 70-THE DESTRUCTION OF JERUSALEM
In Luke 21:20 [...]