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I remember that Christmas Eve gathering at my church many years ago. One of our members, Chris, brought his father-in-law, and from the moment the older man walked in I could tell he wanted to be anywhere else but in a church. I introduced myself to him, gave him a...

“But now even more the report about him went abroad, and great crowds gathered to hear him and to be healed of their infirmities. But he would withdraw to desolate places and pray." (Luke 5:15-16) Jesus had just healed a leper and again demonstrated his power and...

I’ve been thinking quite a bit lately on living everyday life in faithful and joyful obedience to God. While reading Psalm 26 this week, I was struck by what David says in verses 2-3: “Prove me, O LORD, and try me; test my heart and my mind. For your steadfast love is...

December is often the time when people give based on where their hearts are. Think about this: it is estimated that over $800 billion dollars will be spent on Christmas gifts in 2021. Read that again: $800 BILLION. Wow. I'm all for giving gifts to others. I absolutely...

Today I read from the pen of the apostle John as he expressed a heart of thanks for the people of God. In 3 John 1:4 he writes: I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth. As I began to think of all the things my heart is thankful...

I often hike the H-Trail at Thunderbird Park and stop to look at the stretch of city that can be easily viewed from the trail (Have you ever looked at it? If you haven’t, you really should. It’s amazing). Last week my eyes were drawn to Lubben Mountain, which lies...

At FBC, we believe that the church is God’s people, saved by God’s power, for God’s purposes. We emphasize the importance of living everyday life with gospel intentionality—purposely living out the good news of Jesus in word and deed. We encourage people to see all of...