- December 23, 2019
Throughout 2019 we have looked at “52 Great Prayers to Pray.” The final prayer that I want to impart to […] - December 17, 2019
One of the great prayers we should all pray regularly is, “God, help me love You as I ought to […] - December 9, 2019
The Wise Men did three things that we would all be wise to do more in our own lives. I’m […] - December 4, 2019
There are so many amazing storylines in the biblical Christmas narratives. One of my favorites is that of the Wise […] - November 25, 2019
Sadly, many people do not live with an attitude of gratitude. Many focus on what they don’t have instead of […] - November 17, 2019
Webster reminds us that a distraction is “a thing that keeps someone from giving full attention to something else.” There […] - November 14, 2019
Do we approach each day as special? As a day to intentionally make a difference for God and for good? […] - November 6, 2019
Someone once said, “Happiness is not the absence of problems…it’s the ability to deal with them.” (Anonymous) Everyone faces disappointments in life. […] - October 29, 2019
It seems a week doesn’t go by that I’m not talking with someone who’s telling me about how their life […] - October 24, 2019
The story of Joshua and Jericho is one of the more intriguing stories to me in all of the Bible. […] - October 14, 2019
There are a lot of areas where we can get bogged down with doubt: Will I succeed at my job? […] - October 7, 2019
According to the Mayo Clinic and many in the medical profession, experiencing occasional anxiety is a normal part of life. […] - September 30, 2019
We have all failed and/or felt like a failure at one time or another in our lives. There have been […] - September 23, 2019
Life is real and there are a lot of things that can trouble our hearts and cause us to fear. […] - September 17, 2019
“Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice; it is not a thing to be […] - September 9, 2019
As we seek to become fully devoted followers of Christ, one of the great prayers to pray is “Lord, help […] - September 5, 2019
We were created for community. No man is an island. At BCA we take seriously the 56 “one another” commands […] - August 25, 2019
For a few weeks this summer we are looking at what Jesus taught us about the true secrets to living a […] - August 19, 2019
For a few weeks this summer we are looking at what Jesus taught us about the true secrets to living a […] - August 13, 2019
For a few weeks this summer we are looking at what Jesus taught us about the true secrets to living a […] - August 6, 2019
For a few weeks this summer we are looking at what Jesus taught us about the true secrets to living a […] - July 30, 2019
For a few weeks this summer we are looking at what Jesus taught us about the true secrets to living a […] - July 22, 2019
For a few weeks this summer we are looking at what Jesus taught us about the true secrets to living a […] - July 15, 2019
For a few weeks this summer we are looking at what Jesus taught us about the true secrets to living a […] - July 9, 2019
In the Beatitudes (Matthew chapter 5), Jesus lays out eight standards for Christian living. You might call these the “8 […] - July 1, 2019
Martin Luther realized from his readings of Galatians that the “just shall live by faith” and not by works. He […] - June 28, 2019
One of the most important aims of a Christ follower is to become more like Jesus. Our great desire is […] - June 21, 2019
In Galatians 1:1-10, Paul reminds us that there is Only One Savior (1-5), Only One Hope (vs. 6-7) and Only […] - June 12, 2019
“Make a difference with your existence.” This is a thought rolling through my mind often these days. How can we […] - June 4, 2019
The “Sermon on the Mount”, as it is commonly referred to, is found in Matthew chapters 5-7 and is considered […] - May 28, 2019
Conflict is as old as humanity itself. And, like it or not, it’s a part of every marriage, family, and […] - May 22, 2019
Loving God and loving people are our two greatest callings in life. Doing relationships well is not always easy. We […] - May 14, 2019
When I study the relational engagements of Christ I find a reoccurring pattern. Whether it is the woman at the […] - May 6, 2019
This past Sunday our church family voted overwhelmingly to purchase a new building downtown to expand our work of compassion […] - May 1, 2019
To every loving parent and grandparent, there is nothing more important in this world than our kids. It was true […] - April 22, 2019
As we come off an epic Easter weekend, there is one prayer that I remind myself I want to continuously […] - April 17, 2019
In I Corinthians 15:53-56, Paul states: “…Death has been swallowed up in victory. Where, O death, is your victory? Where, […] - April 9, 2019
Paul’s tremendous encouragement in Philippians 4:19 is also the basis of a great prayer to pray. Most of us probably […] - April 2, 2019
One of the best known scriptures in the entire Bible is the 23rd Psalm. It has been cherished by generation […] - March 26, 2019
In 2 Chronicles 15:7 we read, “But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work […] - March 19, 2019
A favorite scripture for many is Proverbs 3:5,6: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your […] - March 13, 2019
Life can be confusing at times. There are moments in life where we aren’t quite sure which fork in the […] - March 5, 2019
Jesus gave us a Great Commandment in Matthew 22:37-40. He told us to love God and love people. In the […] - February 25, 2019
On God’s heart are people. He wants everyone in relationship with Him. In fact, the Bible says that He wants […] - February 19, 2019
Genesis 12:1-2 provides us with incredible life purpose. Like Abraham, we have been blessed to be a blessing. Take a […] - February 12, 2019
A great prayer that most people don’t think about praying is asking God to help us be more compassionate and […] - February 5, 2019
David’s prayer of confession in Psalm 51 is a powerful reminder that while we are sinners, our God is a […] - January 29, 2019
Last week we celebrated Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday. One of my very favorite quotes of his is “Life’s most […] - January 22, 2019
Jesus said, “By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” Notice what it […] - January 14, 2019
John the Baptist’s words provide the framework for one of the greatest prayers that we can – and need to – pray […] - January 7, 2019
Paul’s prayer for the early Christians in Colossae is a tremendous reminder of how to pray for our family, and, […] - January 1, 2019
Life can be tumultuous. There are ups and downs. It was true for all of us in 2018 and it […]
