Sep 1, 2013 | Pastor's Blog
Originally published in the Quarterly Explorer, Fall 2013 edition. Myth #1: I need to be a biblical scholar to have anything worth saying. Fact: While we certainly do not lack for well-educated theological thinkers in our congregation, have produced lovely devotions,...
Sep 1, 2013 | Pastor's Blog, Youth Blog
Originally published in the Quarterly Explorer, Fall 2013 edition. As I finished my undergraduate studies, it was the perfect time to reflect upon my past four years. What have I learned? What do I want to remember? How can I share my newly acquired knowledge with...
Sep 1, 2013 | Pastor's Blog, Youth Blog
Originally published in the Quarterly Explorer, Fall 2013 edition. Whenever you try something new, there is always an air of skepticism surrounding it. This was my first Passport. I had been to PASSPORTkids, but they certainly aren’t the same. My grandfather, Chester...
Sep 1, 2013 | Pastor's Blog
Originally Published in the Quarterly Explorer, Fall 2013 edition. In several recent conversations, worship guests told me they experienced River Road Church, Baptist to be very friendly and welcoming. They were greeted when they arrived, when worship concluded, and...
Aug 29, 2013 | Pastor's Blog
Change never is easy. Good or difficult change – it doesn’t matter. Today [August 27] is day three in my office. Boxes still litter my floor. I still have more boxes to come on the moving truck. My family doesn’t get here until Thursday [August 29] (I miss them...
Aug 22, 2013 | Pastor's Blog
Over the years, it has become popular to say that the church is “not just bricks and mortar.” It has also become popular to say things like, “I don’t go to church, but I have my own spiritual life.” These two bromides hit home while I was in Europe this summer. Due to...
