Longing to Be Loved

Dr. C. S. Lovett wrote a book by that title many years ago, it has somehow disappeared from my library. The essence of God is love, not a quality or characteristic but His whole being. Thus He gives love naturally and purely of Himself. His creation of man was to breathe Himself into this creature … Read more

125 Years of Blackburn Chapel Baptist Church

BCBC 125th Anniversary

In as late as 1899, only five churches had Sunday Schools in the Friendship Baptist Association. Later it would become Pott.-Lincoln Baptist Association, and it was during that decade that Valley Grove Baptist Church was organized. Two of the leaders were Christopher and Nancy Jane Blackburn who donated the land and cemetery. In 1905 the … Read more

The Blue Faded Overalls

Roundhouse was the brand he wore, The little white tag proudly shown; Every pocket held a treasured need, Pencil, billfold, pocket knife and comb. Faded from dozens of hard washings, Sort of like his calloused old hands; But Grandpa was comfortable inside, This was the suit of true working man. A straw hat cocked back … Read more

I’m Just a Passing Through…

Pastor Larry - Larry's Lines

“This world is not my home, I’m just a passing through, my treasures are laid up, somewhere beyond the blue; the angels beckon me from Heaven’s open door and I can’t feel at home in this world any more!” I remember Dad and Mom singing that old song and wondering about the mystery of another … Read more

Saving, Seeing, Serving

Matthew 6:19-24 “Saving, Seeing, Serving” As we continue the message of the Sermon on the Mt. we are ushered inside the new way of living as Jesus dealt with the inner man. The sermon (a word not actually in Scripture), was delivered from the slopes above Capernaum (the town of Nahum) to His disciples and … Read more

Prayer, Our Joy and Neglect

Pastor Larry

Staring me in the face was a bottle of pills 2/3 taken. The instructions were on the label and yet 1/3 remained. Not very good at following instructions. There it is in the Word of God, staring me in the heart, the instructions for prayer, only a small percentage applied. No wonder we have problems, … Read more

Solutions Sought

Pastor Larry

Some believe government is our solution and politics with power, prestige and promises, will fix our world. Not! Some think that money is the answer and we can buy our way out of anything. Never mind that we are 35 trillion dollars in debt and owe our Communist enemies money. Some believe that knowledge and … Read more

Summer Prayer

Pastor Larry

Father, In the summer heat of August, breathe your Spirit upon us with a refreshing energy, calmness, peace, and spiritual presence. May our service today not be in the flesh but in the surrendered heart to You, and may Jesus be glorified in our worship, words, prayers and giving. Grant peace to the cancer patients … Read more

Step Out For a Minute

Pastor Larry

The screams, tears, moans, lies, pretense, worry, fears, hurt, loneliness, politics, media, future dreads and a million other stressed laced pressures in your life. There is a place of peace and rest. Close the door, turn off the technology, television and think for yourself. Blow the dust off that old Book your grandmother read. Begin … Read more