Dec 11, 2024 | Grace Notes, Homepage Feature, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris Last week, I wrote about the image of God as a refiner’s fire in the writings of Malachi. Following that column, the Spirit led a reader to ask how to “get rid of the dross.” In metalworking, raw ore is smelted — heated beyond the melting...
Dec 10, 2024 | Homepage Feature, News, Reported in the E-Vision
We invite you to participate in our special family tradition as we anticipate the birth of the Christ child. We will meet for a candlelight Christmas Eve service in the sanctuary at 4:30 p.m. for pre-service music. The service begins at 5:00 p.m. Childcare will be...
Dec 4, 2024 | Grace Notes, Homepage Feature, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris Hotdog was a periodic visitor at our church in North Carolina. I am not talking about the food you grill out, either. “Hotdog” was the moniker of an individual who had visited our church building back when it was a honky-tonk bar. I am not sure...
Nov 25, 2024 | Grace Notes, Homepage Feature, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris As I stepped into the pulpit of First Baptist Church this past Sunday, a long shadow fell across the red carpet beneath my feet. I received a message days prior, informing me of the passing of Rev. Dr. Bruce Monroe Morgan, Pastor Emeritus of our...
Nov 20, 2024 | Grace Notes, Homepage Feature, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris After last week’s column on hope, a friend sent me another article (“What Does it Mean to Hope in the Lord?”) that I found very insightful. Pastor and author, Taylor Jensen, offers additional insight into two different Hebrew words that we often...
Nov 13, 2024 | Grace Notes, Homepage Feature, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris “What is it that makes Jesus so compelling?” That question was asked in a room full of pastors and the convener was encouraging us to think beyond Sunday school or typical pastoral answers. He was asking us personally, “After all you’ve seen and...
