This week Scott Adams, the writer of the comic "Dilbert," sadly passed from prostate cancer. I'm not overly familiar with the comic but have definitely gotten a chuckle from some of his work. What interested me regarding his death was his apparent late conversion to Christianity. I remark on this not to assess or make a judgment as to whether or not he is truly with the Lord now. That's the Lord's to determine.
Keep ReadingI'm getting back into the office this week after a Christmas break, and I have been quickly confronted with a multitude of unfinished projects and tasks. The long "to-do" list is a blessing in it represents the many opportunities to serve and do worthwhile things. A true gift of God. But as we all know, the to-do list never really ends, and that can bring a sense of burden. It can be discouraging.
Keep ReadingI'm very excited to start properly in 1 Samuel this Sunday. I've wanted to do a deep dive into the life of David for a while, and eventually we'll get there! I Samuel essentially focuses on three major figures - Samuel, Saul, and David. So we'll tackle it in three chunks, covering the portions of Samuel and Saul this year, and finally getting to David in 2027, Lord willing!
Keep ReadingFor me and my house, the week after Christmas is normally a week of rest and recovery and time together. In that spirit, I hope many of you are able to find rest in these days before turning to a new calendar year. And I give to you several words and promises in Scripture of rest in Christ, who is our great rest.
Keep ReadingThis Wednesday is our Christmas Eve service! We'll meet at 6pm, and here are a few things you can anticipate and notes to help you prepare to gather in worship.
Keep ReadingIt often happens that after I preach a sermon I wish I could do at least parts of it over. This space then provides a nice "do-over," where I can mention some things I should have thought to include or clarify on Sunday! This week, almost immediately, I found myself wishing I had thought to make a few more connections between Samson and Christ, and clarify how Samson is a "type" of Christ.
Keep ReadingSep 25
2025
The elders met September 18, 2025. We are reading and discussing a book by Bryan Chapell entitled “The Multi-Generational Church Crisis”. In this book, he points out that many “adults over the age of 50 were raised in an era when the vast majority of Americans thought of themselves as Christian.”
Sep 18
2025
We are now settling into some of our fall routines at the church, so it's a good opportunity to put some events out there in advance so you can get them on your calendars! Take a look at a few exciting things coming around the corner, a few of which are new for us!
Sep 11
2025
If you are a member or regular attender of CBC, you should soon receive an email about being placed on one of our elders' "Pastoral Care Rosters." If you are newer you might ask, what is a “Pastoral Care Roster,” and how did I get placed on one? Allow me to explain!
Sep 4
2025
We're trying a couple new things on Sunday! First, we will have nametags for everyone. We've actually been kicking around this idea for a while and feel now is the right time to try it.