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A week ago today Carolyn, the children and I and were on our way to beautiful Lake Ann Camp for the annual conference of the Michigan Association of Regular Baptist Churches. We all traveled to … EncouragementRead more

Good afternoon friends. We had a wonderful day of services here at Higgins Lake Baptist Church yesterday. The worship in both services, morning and evening, was moving. Carolyn and I and the children also had … What is fellowship?Read more

This past week was absolutely gorgeous here at Higgins Lake. The colors here in the north are still brilliant. We had a wonderful week of pleasantly warm weather though this week is supposed to be … Wandering AimlesslyRead more

On Sept. 1 our family went swimming at Higgins Lake’s North State Park. It’s claim to fame is that it has been called the 6th most beautiful lake in the world. It is something to … Change is GoodRead more

It’s a beautiful autumn Monday here at Higgins Lake, Michigan. The air is crisp, the sun is shining (occasionally) and the scent in the air tells me the leaves are beginning to turn. I love … GoodbyesRead more

We’ve been studying Genesis on Sunday evenings recently. Last night we spoke of the account of Noah’s loss of control and nakedness as a result of his drunkenness (Genesis 9:20-29). It is encouraging to note … O Be CarefulRead more

Those who know me will agree I’m a bit strange. It’s raining today here in beautiful northern Michigan. I love rain. I love sunshine too but I also enjoy thunder and lightning, high winds and … Seasons of LifeRead more

We just completed a weekend Missions Conference here at Higgins Lake Baptist Church. It was one of those “mountaintop” experiences. God used three missionary families to challenge and encourage us to faithfully serve where the … Coming Down Off the MountainRead more

Today’s New Thinking Newsletter from Gerry McGovern gives insight on Measuring your web content management processes. He asks and helps answer some questions I think are helpful to ask of your church website. Is the … Measuring your web content management processesRead more

“And whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him, that your Father in heaven may also forgive you your trespasses. (Mark 11:25 NKJV) Look at that first phrase again; “And whenever … Forgiving and Forgiven – Prayer and ForgivenessRead more

Tired of telemarketers? Who isn’t. The National Do Not Call Registry will go into effect on Oct. 1, 2003. You can sign up on the government web site at donotcall.gov. It’s a busy site today … Don’t call me, pleaseRead more

Don Whitney shares over the span of three articles 30 ways to improve your church worship service. 10 Ways To Improve Your Church’s Worship Service Simple changes that could make dramatic improvements in the quality … Keep your worship services freshRead more