by Steven Baines | Mar 9, 2018 | News
Friday, March 9 Scripture: John 3:14-21 Indeed, God [sent his son into the world] in order that the world might be saved through him… John 3:17 Those who participate in sports know that in the final moments, one often wishes the game could be extended – other days you...
by Steven Baines | Mar 8, 2018 | News
Thursday, March 8 Scripture: John 3:14-21 This Gospel of John 3:14-21 is a bit challenging for me. In this encounter the Gospel of John has sharp divisions between believers and non-believers, saved and condemned, people who love darkness rather than light do evil and...
by Steven Baines | Mar 7, 2018 | News
Wednesday, March 7 Scripture: John 3:14-21 This week’s passage is challenging, even though portions have been held up as a beacon of hope for a challenging world, particularly at sporting events. I see God’s love and a call to responsibility, though it can read like...
by Michael McMahon | Mar 6, 2018 | Friday Music at Midday, News
Don’t miss this week’s exciting Music at Midday concert on Friday, March 9, at 12:15 p.m. We are delighted to welcome back organist Joby Bell, who teaches organ and church music studies in the Hayes School of Music, Appalachian State University, Boone,...
by Steven Baines | Mar 6, 2018 | News
Tuesday, March 6 Scripture: John 3:14-21 Forever. That’s a hard word for us – humans – to wrap our brains around. In our lives, nothing lasts forever. All good things must come to an end: vacations, Christmas, dessert. We lose jobs, relationships,...
by Steven Baines | Mar 5, 2018 | News
Fourth Week in Lent Love Forever Scripture: John 3:14-21 Monday, March 5 Scripture: John 3:14-21 A biblical verse many children first commit to memory is the essence of Christianity found in John 3:16, “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that...