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Week 4 of Advent: Love - The Reason for Everything

We've journeyed through weeks of preparation. We hoped for God to come. We acted in faith when circumstances screamed defeat. We experienced the joy of transformation. Now, in this final week before Christmas, we arrive at the deepest truth: Love. The reason for everything.Advent helps us prepare

Week 3 of Advent: The Gospel Joy That Can't Be Contained

Hi everyone, As I write this, the days are getting shorter and the pull toward the holidays (and all its chaos) is strong. I found myself re-watching Scrooged the other night and was struck by something I hadn't seen before: a powerful picture of the very joy Advent

Week 2 of Advent: Faith When Everything Says Quit

This is part 2 of the Advent Blog Series. Start with Hope, then Faith, then Joy, and finally Love. What Die Hard Teaches Us About Acting Like God Is Telling the Truth There's a scene in Die Hard that perfectly captures what faith is. John McClane, barefoot and

Week 1 of Advent: Hope in Brokenness

Edward Scissorhands represents the gap between longing and ability, embodying the struggle of brokenness resulting from rebellion against God. Biblical hope arises from recognizing our imperfections while trusting in God's faithfulness. This hope grows through suffering and action, allowing our brok

Advent 2025: Top Ten Unlikely Holiday Films with Meaning

Top Ten Christmas Movies (That Aren't Really Christmas Movies) Thanksgiving is over: the turkey leftovers are in the fridge, the football games have been watched, and Christmas music is now playing everywhere. Like clockwork, I start thinking about Christmas movies. I have an unconventional relationship with Christmas movies.

Five Scriptures I Wish I Knew About Earlier for Anxiety

Dealing with anxiety can be an overwhelming and challenging experience. It's a struggle that many of us face at some point in our lives. While there are various coping mechanisms and therapies available, finding solace in spiritual guidance can provide immense comfort and strength. As someone who has

Read Ruth, Ester, and Micah in 31 days (August 2021)

[  ] August 1, 2021 Ruth 1:1–5 [  ] August 2, 2021 Ruth 1:6–22 [  ] August 3, 2021 Ruth 2 [  ] August 4, 2021 Ruth 3 [  ] August 5, 2021 Ruth 4:1–12 [  ] August 6, 2021 Ruth 4:13–17 [  ] August 7, 2021 Ruth 4:18–22 [  ] August 8, 2021 Esther 1

Read Acts in July 2021

[  ] July 1, 2021 Acts 1 [  ] July 2, 2021 Acts 2:1–41 [  ] July 3, 2021 Acts 2:42–3:10 [  ] July 4, 2021 Acts 3:11–4:22 [  ] July 5, 2021 Acts 4:23–37 [  ] July 6, 2021 Acts 5:1–16 [  ] July 7, 2021 Acts 5:17–6:15

Read James in June 2021

[  ] June 1, 2021 James 1:1 [  ] June 2, 2021 James 1:2–5 [  ] June 3, 2021 James 1:6–10 [  ] June 4, 2021 James 1:11–14 [  ] June 5, 2021 James 1:15–18 [  ] June 6, 2021 James 1:19–21 [  ] June 7, 2021 James 1:22–24 [  ] June 8,

John’s Epistles in May

Read the Epistles of John in May 2021 Bible Readings May 1, 2021 1 John 1:1–4 May 2, 2021 1 John 1:5–2:2 May 3, 2021 1 John 2:3–11 May 4, 2021 1 John 2:12–17 May 5, 2021 1 John 2:18–

It's Friday

I have a tradition of posting a link to a message by S. M. Lockridge each year on Facebook. S. M. Lockridge (March 7, 1913 – April 4, 2000) was the Pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in San Diego from 1953 to 1993. A link and transcription is below. https://youtu.

Analog

Analog or Digital? Which is better? I say digital but, analog has it's place.

April 2021 Bible Reading Plan

The Bible is important. Make it a priority. Join us by reading John in April.

Summer Soundtrack

We all engage in pop culture through music every day. I believe that even in today’s music, we can see Jesus when we look for Him. At SBC I am leading a series, we will take four popular songs students know by heart and unpack Biblical truth in each.

Free Stuff

Even though COVID-19 has us all sheltering. There are many free resources available right now. If you are like me you love to take advantage of free resources. So, I am compiling a list.  Use this list free resources totransform yourself during the pandemic. Is there anything you think should

SBC Logo

Here is the logo for Stevendale Baptist Church. I designed it to reflect some of the architectural elements of their campus and the vision of the church to be a "lamp stand for Christ in their community.

2019 VBS Stuff (update)

This year we have placed most of our VBS stuff on this Notion site: https://www.notion.so/VBS-2019-2dfc6e8e291b4bc1a8dcfad146e96f58 or the short link hm3.rocks/2019VBS Also, here are the notes from our 5/22/2019 meeting vbs2019meeting1Download

Bible Reading Plan

One of the building blocks of a growing faith in Christ is scripture intake. Reading the Bible helps your relationship with Jesus grow. Currently I enjoy using the H.E.A.R. method of Bible study. H.E.A.R. was developed by a pastor, Robby Gallaty. It is a

FREE

Who doesn't like to get something for free? You don't have to win a contest, You don't have to buy a ticket. I will curate a list of free (no copyright) images on this link. If, you are the creative type then, dont say

Boys.

You've heard the phrase boys will be boys. It describes a myriad of behavior that all is allegedly acceptable because of  the presence of a Y chromosome. Regardless of if these behaviors are acceptable life with boys is always challenging and rewarding. We as a church need to