Now our salvation is nearer than when we first believed … Romans 13:11 Every day brings us one day closer to that great day when we shall see our Savior’s face. That’s the thought that can keep us going. —David Roper Dear Lord, may I, for the joy set beforeContinue Reading

Sin shall not have dominion over you, for you are not under law but under grace … Romans 6:14 As followers of Christ, sin threatens to dominate our hearts & minds, and the joy drains from our relationship with the Savior. While our brokenness is very real, Christ’s grace enablesContinue Reading

Lord, what do You want me to do? … Acts 9:6 On June 6, 1944, three American officers huddled in a bombshell crater on Utah Beach in Normandy, France. Realizing the tide had carried them to the wrong place on the beach, the trio made an impromptu decision: “We’ll startContinue Reading

Those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles … Isaiah 40:31 Joshua had to wait seven days as he obediently marched around Jericho before God rewarded his patience and brought the walls down … Israel waited for the Messiah to come …Continue Reading

I know that my Redeemer lives … Job 19:25 The famous statue Christ the Redeemer overlooks the city of Rio de Janeiro. The statue is a model of Christ with His arms extended so that His body forms the shape of a cross. Brazilian architect Heitor da Silva Costa designed the figure.Continue Reading

From Bro. Leroy’s September newsletter: Saturday, August 29th from 4-9 pm, the Youth will be having a Back To School Banana Bash at the church! They will start with the Banana Olympics, then have hot dogs and hamburgers. And obviously banana splits. After the Olympics they will be watching theContinue Reading

The Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting, and His truth endures to all generations … Psalm 100:5 This verse says it all! Soak in this verse today and let it reflect to others … LeroyContinue Reading

I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever … John 14:16 Jesus … On the eve of His crucifixion He took time to comfort His disciples. He promised them the Holy Spirit, who would be with them forever andContinue Reading

From Bro. Leroy’s September newsletter: We will be having a very important meeting about our Sunday School ministry August 9th (today) @ 4 pm in the fellowship hall. It is for everyone who is involved or wants to be involved in the Sunday School ministry at LBC including the followingContinue Reading

You were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light … Ephesians 5:8, NKJV During the warmer months, if I leave the porch light on at night, all sorts of bugs swarm to it. The variety can be fascinating. Everything from large moths toContinue Reading