It is election season--and I'm not talking about the GOP or the DNC. I'm talking about Deacons at LHBC! 🙂 I wanted to let everyone know just how deacons are elected at LHBC. Many of our newer folks don't know this, and perhaps some of you who are not-so-new don't know it either. So, here … Continue reading How Deacons Are Decided at LHBC
Preaching God's Word is one my greatest joys in life. Oftentimes I feel as though it is a main reason I am alive. Martin Lloyd Jones was a well-known preacher of the Westminster Chapel in London who passed in 1981. (Listen to many of his sermons for free here.) I don't remember when or where, … Continue reading A Thought About Preaching
King Jesus has brought some amazing people to be a part of our church. There are so many! It's impossible for me to personally acknowledge everything everyone does. But that doesn't mean we should resist honoring those we see doing good things for the Lord. Today I want to honor and recognize two of our … Continue reading Thank You, Rodger Kampenga and Tim James!
I am all for congregational singing. I am all for the corporate role of teaching and admonishing one another in our singing, according to Colossians 3:16-17. In my opinion, that is not emphasized enough in some modern churches. But recently I've been impressed with the need for us to not just sing. Yes, there is … Continue reading Don’t Just Sing: A Thought on Enjoying God in Worship
Assurance of salvation is a real issue for some. It can be paralyzing. Knowing your sin and God's holiness is a great thing. But having a seemingly constant dread in the back of your mind of whether or not you're saved is . . . not great. There is lots to be said about this … Continue reading One Key for Assurance of Salvation
Pastor Jacob’s Blog 