A weekly blog post or devotional from the Pastor of Center Barnstead Christian Church in Center Barnstead, New Hampshire.
The Short Answer Should Christians celebrate Halloween? The Bible never mentions it, and Romans 14 and 15 teach that believers are free to reach different convictions. But Halloween is the one holiday in our culture that is built around fear, death, and the occult. Sadly, I’m convinced that many Christians Read more
“When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into Read more
On Sunday, June 25, 1865, James Hudson Taylor walked along the sands at Brighton, England, carrying a burden that had been growing in him for months. Taylor was already a seasoned missionary. He had spent years in China and had seen firsthand both the spiritual needs of the Chinese people Read more
And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.” — Hebrews 10:24-25 (ESV) Summer is nearly here. Vacations Read more
“And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.” — Hebrews 10:24-25 (ESV) SUMMARY – Many Christians today Read more
“Jesus said to them again, ‘Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you.’ And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, ‘Receive the Holy Spirit.’” — John 20:21-22 For most people, Easter means egg hunts, ham Read more
“And a voice from heaven said, ‘This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.’” — Matthew 3:17 (ESV) Do you actually believe God loves you? Not “Do you know intellectually that God loves you?” or “Can you quote John 3:16?” I’m asking if you really, deep down Read more
“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you are like whitewashed tombs, which outwardly appear beautiful, but within are full of dead people’s bones and all uncleanness.” — Matthew 23:27 (ESV) I need to tell you something you probably don’t want to hear. What if the biggest problem facing Read more
Do you ever feel like your passion to communicate your love for Christ and see others enter His Kingdom is non-exsistent? Maybe there was a time when you were burdened to see others come to know Jesus, but now life feels cluttered, filled with to-dos, noise, and a subtle drift Read more
“For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” — 2 Timothy 1:7 (ESV) What are you afraid of? Maybe it’s the typical stuff, fear of failure, rejection, fear of loss. Or maybe it’s the more subtle fears, the fear that keeps you Read more