I wrote the following piece a year after September 11, 2001. Nothing has changed. Lest We Forget Turn on the television today in the United States and you’ll see what the news media has been … Remembering 9-11Read more
Hurricane recovery
Before After My heart goes out to Lakeshore Baptist and their Pastor, Don Elbourne and the many other churches in Gulf Coast states that have suffered losses such as this. More photos and needs listed … Hurricane recoveryRead more
You got something to say?
You may feel like you have something to say. Start a blog. I’ve suggested to several people who seem to have something to say they do just that. It’s never been easier to start blogging. … You got something to say?Read more
Sailing
Sailing We didn’t sail but we did vacation this summer. More photos here.
The days ahead
We had a special time of prayer in the evening service last night and closed with Communion. I challenged our people to allow each news report seen and heard and each conversation with friends about … The days aheadRead more
Hurricane Katrina relief efforts
With the overwhelming devastation in the Gulf Coast region it’s fitting that God’s people first pray and then get involved in the relief efforts under way right now. With that in mind I’m suggesting you … Hurricane Katrina relief effortsRead more
Ken, Dan and Wes
We had a great visit with Ken, Dan and Wes last weekend. Ken spoke for me at Higgins Lake Baptist Church while we were on vacation. We enjoyed just soaking in the worship–it was a … Ken, Dan and WesRead more
Don’t Give Up, Look Up and Live Up – Galatians 6:9
Paul writes to the Galatians… Galatians 6:9 And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. The title of the message this … Don’t Give Up, Look Up and Live Up – Galatians 6:9Read more
Questions for the ESV translators
I’ve been enjoying the English Standard Version for my personal reading and study for several months now. I’ve found it to be a very readable and solid translation–literal in it’s translation like the NASB but … Questions for the ESV translatorsRead more
Remember Whose You Are – Philippians 4:20-23
Kevin A. Pierpont Higgins Lake Baptist Church 6/12/05 Philippians 4:20 Now to our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen. 21 Greet every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren who are with me … Remember Whose You Are – Philippians 4:20-23Read more
Putting Others First – Philippians 4:14-19
Philippians 4:14 – Nevertheless you have done well that you shared in my distress. 15 Now you Philippians know also that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church shared … Putting Others First – Philippians 4:14-19Read more
Living By God’s Power – Philippians 4:13
Kevin A. Pierpont Higgins Lake Baptist Church 5/22/05 We’ve been discussing over the last few weeks the ingredients of contentment that we find here in Philippians 4. There are a few choice ingredients that will … Living By God’s Power – Philippians 4:13Read more