“Advent begins in the dark.”[1] It’s that season again. Sunset occurs earlier and earlier each day. Darkness descends more rapidly. The skies are typically gray this time of year. Fog often obscures the view. Rain threatens to swell the rivers and creeks....
WAITING After months of waiting, the Advent season begins! For most Advent is a quaint observance in many churches where candles are lit, Christmas songs are shared, and the worship leader reads Bible verses pertaining to the coming birth of Jesus. As Advent...
Where were you on Friday, November 22, 1963? (Hint: John F. Kennedy, President of the United States was assasinated that day in Dallas, Texas). in class that afternoon I remember my teacher crying when the announcement of the President’s death was made. At the...
Last week Cindy and I met with other Northwest Baptist Convention partners and celebrated 75 years as a state/regional convention, affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention. As always, the meetings were well-attended, filled with God’s presence, and full...
