Recent Articles

How to Have Faith in the Storms of Life

God Wants Us to Draw Closer to Him in Trying Times

Troy Calvert

May 17, 2012

We often associate storms with sin, or disobedience. We think, “What did I do to bring this trial upon myself?” The truth is, there are times that God allows storms in our lives because we disciples need to learn something. Sometimes when we experience a sudden squall, we almost want to question if God really knew that this was going to happen—to me! The answer is always “yes.” The proper question to ask is, “God, what lesson do you have for me right now?”

Christian Living, Spiritual Growth, Trials

On Your Prayer Card, Don’t Forget…

Helpful Points for Making Missionary Prayer Cards

Adam Fridenstine

May 16, 2012

Remember that your prayer card is going to be in people’s Bibles, on their refrigerators, and every place in between for years to come. Here are some of the mistakes that we, and some of our missionary friends, have made. Learn from our errors!

Missions

Do Others See Christ in You?

The Christian’s Life Should Magnify Christ

Dr. Kevin Folger

May 16, 2012

In Philippians 1:20, Paul shared that his desire was to magnify Christ in his body whether by life or death. He wanted to live as Christ desired him to live, and if he had to die for Christ, then so be it. Either way, Paul wanted to live so people could see Christ in his life.

Christian Living, Spiritual Growth

Revival Will Come When…

Cultivating Your Heart for Revival

Gordon Conner

May 15, 2012

Revival is more than simply having a special guest preacher and a few extra nights of meetings. True revival is a work of the Holy Spirit. That is why Habakkuk prayed, “…O LORD, revive thy work in the midst of the years…” (Habakkuk 3:2).

Christian Living, Revival

The End of the Commandment

A Call to Charity

Dr. R. B. Ouellette

May 14, 2012

As a man and his wife were traveling across the desert by camel, a terrible sand storm came up causing the man to be separated from his wife. He desperately started searching for her on camelback, but could not find any trace of her. After several days, the man was separated from his camel in another sand storm.

Christian Living, Love, Pastoral Leadership

The One Overriding Purpose

We Must Do All to the Glory of God

Dr. Paul Chappell

May 11, 2012

Sometimes we overcomplicate the Christian life. We develop formulas, lists, and philosophies, all of which may be good and helpful; but there is an overriding purpose to our lives, and it’s quite simple—do all to the glory of God.

Attitude, Christian Living, Leadership

Thank God for Moms

Mothers Are a Gift from God

Dr. John Goetsch

May 10, 2012

I am glad there is still a Sunday in May on our calendars designated as Mother’s Day. The Bible sadly announces in Proverbs 30:11, “There is a generation that curseth their father, and doth not bless their mother.” While no mother is sinless or perfect, everyone ought to be thankful for the one who went through the travail of death to give us life!

Christian Living, Mentoring, Parenting

Sound and Media Equipment We Use

Helpful Production Equipment

Jeremy Lofgren

May 09, 2012

I am often asked about equipment we use, so I have developed a list of sound and projection equipment we have found helpful here at Lancaster Baptist Church.

Sound Ministry, Technology

Understanding Your Pastor

Pastors Have a Unique Perspective

Dr. Tim Cruse

May 07, 2012

Pastors carry many burdens. That is why Paul said, “Beside those things that are without, that which cometh upon me daily, the care of all the churches” (2 Corinthians 11:28). Paul had many difficulties. He had physical handicaps, he had been persecuted severely for the faith, he had been marooned on an island with criminals in the middle of a storm.

Christian Living, Leadership, Pastoral Leadership

A Protected Life

Thank God for His Hand of Protection

Valerie Creed

May 04, 2012

When was the last time you saw the hand of God protecting you from harm? How many times are we oblivious to His unseen hand moving on our behalf? Only eternity will tell what He mobilized to defend us and to keep us safe.

Ladies Ministry, Pastor's Wives