Have you ever thought about what you should pray for other believers? Have you ever thought carefully about what you should pray for your spouse, your children, your grandchildren, your siblings, your Pastor? Follow along … It Is My Prayer – Philippians 1:9-11Read more
What is true joy? How can you have it? How can you learn to live for the joy that God gives and not for the happiness the world promises, but can’t deliver? How can you … With the Affection of Christ Jesus – Philippians 1:7-8Read more
Follow along as we consider four spiritual graces to pursue that lead joy seen in verses 3-6. To know true joy as believers in Jesus we will need to pursue thankfulness, persistent prayer, partnership in … Pursuing Joy – Philippians 1:3-6Read more
Christians should be the most joyful people on earth. And yet Christians are not immune to the troubles that all people face. So how do we rise above the difficulties to find true joy? Find … Foundation For True Joy – Philippians 1:1-2Read more
Has this been an unusual summer for you too? Seems like every couple of days or so we’re thinking of something new we’ll remember 2020 for. This week we’re wrapping up our last work week … UnusualRead more
Indian River Baptist Church, Indian River, Michigan…
“Because your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise you.” -Psalm 63:3 These are the words that ring in my heart today after many days of people pouring out their love and … Better Than LifeRead more
It’s been a most interesting week at Camp Barakel. Last Saturday while our family was away from Camp I received a call that our camp carpenter shop was on fire. In fact, before anyone discovered … The FireRead more
My brother, Ken is here speaking each evening to the college-age volunteer staff who are here serving at camp this week. They’ve been working hard helping us make improvements this summer. He was also the … A Benediction and BlessingRead more
Sixteen college-age adults, five adults on a work crew from Ohio, and nine more adult volunteers. These are the workers here for the week laboring alongside the resident missionary staff on these ninety degree days. … ThirtyRead more
Let me tell you about a man named Ron. Ron is here helping with a project this week. We’re getting ready for a volunteer crew coming in a couple of weeks to install new windows … A Man Named RonRead more
I’ve been thinking about the mercies of God this week. In Romans 12:1 Paul writes, “I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy … By the Mercies of GodRead more