I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world. – Jesus, John 16:33 The children’s song s...
There’s something about that transition from summer to fall. The weather slowly starts to change course, we find ourselves squeezing in those last-minute summer activities, and we begin to prepare our kids (and ourselves!) for anoth...
Walk through the offices of Faith Bible Church on a weekday, and you might see Willena Dannen at work. But you probably won’t hear her. Willena doesn’t like to draw attention to herself or her service. Everyone connected with the Child...
In his first epistle, the Apostle Peter gave specific instructions to the elders among various groups of scattered believers (1 Peter 5:1-3). Almost 2,000 years later, the charge is still the same for overseers in the church. They are...
Although the abortion debate has been prevalent for years, it has heated up within the past few weeks due to the Dobbs decision handed down by the Supreme Court. While that decision did not outlaw abortion, handing it back to the states i...
Gharrett Dursma’s life is proof that God uses many unexpected methods and people to get through to us and help us grow closer to him. Even when we think our relationship with the Lord is solid, he will always show us how it could be stronger....
Do you need a personal trainer? Most of us would probably be better off if we had someone planning, scheduling, and pushing us toward healthy diet and exercise. There is certainly “some value” in considering and pursuing that. The Bib...
When I think of grandparents, I am reminded of my own grandpa who tirelessly worked the ground to make a living. I remember being lifted up by weather-worn hands. He was a quiet man but spoke deeply of the things of God. Grandparents are ...
Faith Bible Church is turning 30 this September! That means the elders are already starting strategic planning for the next five years. We want to hear from you about what ministry strategies are serving the body well, what areas could use some ch...
Our study of 1 John continually raises the idea of assurance of eternal life: How do we know we are truly in Christ? There are two errors into which we might fall as we read: (1) looking at our sin and doubting our position...