Save Us! by Diane Roberts
Psalm 79 We are objects of contempt to our neighbors, of scorn and derision to those around us. (Psalms 79:4) If your enemies are hungry, give them food to eat. If they are thirsty, give them water to drink. You will heap burning coals of shame on their heads, and the LORD will reward you. […]
Advent Devotional by Jason Edwards
Ecclesiastes 1 What do people gain from all their labors at which they toil under the sun? (Ecclesiastes 1) “Meaningless! Meaningless! says the Teacher. “Utterly meaningless! Everything is meaningless.” Or is it? This is the existential conversation Ecclesiastes invites us into, one that ultimately prompts the question: What is meaningful? The sage of Ecclesiastes (known […]
A Star Restored by Sue Wright
“Whatcha doing, mom?” Lindy had watched her mother hunched over her latest “BETTER HOMES AND GARDEN” for an hour, Mrs. Barrows’ nose almost touching the illustrations she stared into wistfully. “Just trying to revive my Christmas spirit, Lindy. These decorators say no Barbie pink trees this year and nothing metallic. Bottom line? We’re supposed to […]
Letting Go by Teresa Miller
We are having so much fun weaving Old Testament stories together in children’s Bible study this fall! Each week creates a more cohesive picture of how God chooses the imperfect, keeps His promises, rescues, and reconciles. This Sunday’s Bible story features mothers! Mothers who took charge in perilous times, one mother’s faith, and the faith […]
A Note from Rachel Mumaw-Schweser!
Hi, Second Baptist! If you had told Noah and me just a year ago that we’d be moving to Liberty, we probably wouldn’t have believed you. But now we’re so excited to be joining Second Baptist and moving to such a wonderful place! I had the privilege of growing up in Portland, Oregon, where I […]
We Welcome You! by Harold Phillips
Do Not Enter! No Trespassing! Keep Out! Only Members Allowed! These signs show up in many places. Usually, they are at the entrance of something attractive or valuable. The goal is to keep “outsiders” away. Imagine my pleasant surprise seeing the new sign on our recently updated 2BC playground to the right of the main […]