In our worship service yeserday at Calvary Baptist Church, we continued in our study of the Gospel of Mark. We were in Mark 7, which relates the story of the Syrophoenician woman. (Mark 7:24-30) The story relates that this woman had a demon-possessed child and sought after Christ to heal her daughter. What struck me … Continue reading »
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The Reality of Death & the Knowledge of God
Part of my purpose in having a blog is to, prayerfully, minister through it to my church family at Calvary Baptist Church in Oswego, IN. Today’s post is for them. We have suffered two deaths in our family between Christmas Day and New Years. How my heart aches for my friends, their families and my … Continue reading »
A New Year, A New Pastor: Meet Kirk Barger; pt.4 of 4
Today will be our last post from the interview with Pastor Kirk. Previous posts revealed his Personal Interests, Counseling Interests, and Bible Interests. Today we’ll hear from Kirk in regard to his Ministry Interests. These questions and answers impact not only all of our members and attendees at Calvary Baptist, but also our community. I … Continue reading »
A New Year, A New Pastor: Meet Kirk Barger; pt.3 of 4
Just over halfway in the interview with Pastor Kirk, our new Senior Pastor at Calvary Baptist Church. So far we have talked about his Personal Interests and his Counseling Interests. Today we will see what interests him concerning the Bible. Bible Interests: Mark: What is your favorite book of the Bible? Kirk: Wow, tough one! … Continue reading »
A New Year, A New Pastor: Meet Kirk Barger; pt.2 of 4
Yesterday I began a 4 part series of an interview with Kirk Barger, our new Senior Pastor at Calvary Baptist Church. The interview began with a few questions about his personal interests, hobbies and the like. Today delves into Pastor Kirk’s passion for biblical counseling. I am personally excited for the opportunity to serve with … Continue reading »
A New Year: A New Pastor at CBC. Meet Kirk Barger, pt.1 of 4
On December 19, 2010, the members of Calvary Baptist Church gathered to vote on our pastoral candidate, Kirk Barger, to fill the role of Senior Pastor at CBC. Our church experienced a unique meeting in that we “already knew” Kirk & Annette fairly well. Having served in our church before becoming missionaries to Norway, and … Continue reading »
Redeemed! How I Love to Proclaim it!
Here is a favorite old hymn of mine written by Fanny Crosby: Redeemed, How I Love to Proclaim it! Redeemed, how I love to proclaim it! Redeemed by the blood of the Lamb; Redeemed through His infinite mercy, His child and forever I am. Redeemed, redeemed, Redeemed by the blood of the Lamb; Redeemed, redeemed, … Continue reading »
Pain update – CBC members
Just a quick update for our Calvary Baptist Church members. I really have appreciated the inquiries and prayers on behalf of my ongoing spinal care. I want to take this time to update everyone in a central location so that everyone will have the opportunity to be on the same page. Some brief history: Last … Continue reading »
Be Still, My Soul
Sunday evening I was very encouraged by the hymn selection at Calvary Baptist Church. We often go to God’s Word in times of struggle, suffering or pain – as well we should. There are also other resources that provide encouragement in times of difficulty – hymns / songs being one of those fantastic resources. When … Continue reading »
Suffering, Hardship & Difficulties…What do you do with them?
Just a short note to my friends at Calvary Baptist in Leesburg: I’ve been studying 1 Peter 1 for my upcoming sermon Sunday night in our ongoing study of Peter’s epistle. My sermon will be entitled, “Salvation & Suffering: Where Does the Joy Come in?” Sometimes I just want to say that I didn’t sign … Continue reading »
