A weekly blog post or devotional from the Pastor of Center Barnstead Christian Church in Center Barnstead, New Hampshire.
By Sam McKeen Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 We celebrate Thanksgiving this week and soon Christmas and the New Year. It is the time of year when we acknowledge and celebrate the many blessings in Read more…
By Sam McKeen One of the battles that I continually struggle with is slowing down and not being “too” busy. There are times when I think I am doing pretty well Then, all of a sudden, without even realizing it I slip back into being overwhelmed with tasks, projects, and Read more…
By Sam McKeen There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love. 1 John 4:18 Have you ever been paralyzed by fear? I have. But the funny thing is that most Read more…
By Sam McKeen It is no secret that the number of those in the United States who attend Sunday services has dropped over the years. This statistic is just one of many that point to a culture that has become increasingly disinterested in the church. Why is it that so Read more…
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 his harvest.” Matthew 9:37-38 I have heard this passage preached many times over the years. I don’t remember every single message, but Read more…
the question, “Where do we go from here?”. I have reflected on this question and I would like to share with you three important truths about the significance of the Solemn Assembly in the life of our church.
We will be gathering as a church in Solemn Assembly on Sunday, April 10th 2022 All of the information about the Solemn Assembly and how to prepare for it, is on this page. Background on the Solemn Assembly Eight Day Guide to prepare for the Solemn Assembly Prayer Walking Guide Read more…
By Sam McKeen Hope, a simple word and yet filled with meaning. Hope is powerful. It is an important aspect of every person’s life. Everyone places hope in something. What do you put your hope in? Relationships? Family? Your Career? Your health? Your wealth? These arenas of hope can bring Read more…
9/1/2021 – Pastor Brian’s Blog – Life can deal us body blows that sometimes just take the breath out of us. What is happening to us might seem crushing at the moment, but for someone else, they may wish to have our problems. But for all the people involved, at Read more…
8/25/2021 – Pastor Brian’s Blog – If I remember correctly, it usually happened on a Saturday morning while I was watching Mighty Mouse or Roy Rogers. Suddenly the TV screen would change, and you would hear a man say… “This is a test. For the next sixty seconds, this station Read more…