The Best Back To School Advice for Parents
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from the pastors and staff of fbc
It's that time of year again, back to school. A time of year that some rejoice over and others dread. It's getting back into the swing of...
Madeline Peterson
- Aug 11, 2022
- 2 min
Three Psalms
As I prepare to step away from my position as College Director at FBC, I am filled with a flurry of feelings. This puts me in great...
FBC Davis
- Aug 4, 2022
- 4 min
What is Baptism? FAQs on an Ancient Tradition
What is Baptism? We’ve all been through some kind of initiation that welcomes us into a new stage of life. Maybe you remember the thrill...
Neil Redenbaugh
- Jul 21, 2022
- 3 min
The Purpose of a Pastor
“And Christ gave apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers, to equip His people for works of service, so that the body of...
Neil Redenbaugh
- Jun 30, 2022
- 1 min
Memorizing Scripture
There was a time in my life when I didn’t memorize Scripture. But then a friend challenged me to try it, And I’ve discovered the...
Goziem Anisiobi
- Jun 23, 2022
- 2 min
Does God Still Heal Today? On The Power of Healing Prayer
Have you ever asked yourself these questions: “Are the Bible stories of healing true?” “Does it still happen today?” “Does God still...
Derek North
- Jun 16, 2022
- 3 min
Fathers: Read This For Encouragement
Hey all you dads out there. How are you doing? Father’s Day is this weekend and I’m thinking about you. I am a father too, married 19...
Peter Nittler
- Jun 2, 2022
- 2 min
Our Favorite Sunday (A Liturgy of Joy)
FBC is not a liturgical church in the obvious sense. We choose our preaching topics, we don’t do much kneeling, and only...
Goziem Anisiobi
- May 19, 2022
- 3 min
Rooted - A Year of Growth
I come to you today bringing a story of God’s faithfulness, a reminder that even during tough and trying times, God breathes new life....
Neil Redenbaugh
- May 1, 2022
- 3 min
Sabbatical Reflections On Boogie Woogie And Life With The Trinity
In the stack of piano music that my mom handed me was this treasure: Boogie Woogie Piano Styles, Copyright 1940, Chicago Ill. Yes, I took...
Bronwyn Lea
- Apr 14, 2022
- 2 min
It Happened One Apocalyptic Easter
Ever been to an apocalyptic dinner? Let me tell you about one which happened on a Thursday evening, many centuries ago. Jesus the Rabbi...
Steve Luxa
- Mar 24, 2022
- 2 min
What Is A Sabbatical? (And Why Do We Have Them?)
Sabbath is a compelling concept in the Scriptures. The Spanish word for Saturday—Sabado— and our word sabbatical are both drawn from the...
Derek North
- Mar 3, 2022
- 2 min
Everything is... Ecclesiastes
Last week my family and I spent two fun-filled days at LEGOLAND down in Carlsbad. To promote the new attractions based on the popular...
Steve Luxa
- Feb 3, 2022
- 2 min
Join Me For Black History Month
February is Black History Month. This is a month when we’re encouraged to broaden our perspective of the African American experience and...
Steve Luxa
- Jan 13, 2022
- 2 min
Learning so we can Engage Others With Grace About Transgenderism
We live in a world of headlines and sound bytes on an array of hot topics, but many of these are really complicated and confusing issues...
Bronwyn Lea
- Sep 9, 2021
- 2 min
I Tried 6 Different Home Groups and None of Them Were a Fit. Why Try Another?
Our small groups for the year are all starting back up in the next few weeks and if there is one significant step I could encourage you...
Derek North
- Sep 2, 2021
- 2 min
Why Do We Pray "in the Name of Jesus"?
It is not a secret that a consistent prayer life is hard. If you feel like you are the only one who struggles with prayer please be...
Neil Redenbaugh
- Aug 19, 2021
- 2 min
You. Me. Us. Everybody
The Trinity knew what He was doing when he created people to live together, love together, and work together, as recorded in Genesis 1....
Derek North
- Jul 15, 2021
- 2 min
Can you hear me now?
This past Sunday was a welcomed reunion of sound and song as we moved indoors to sing for the first time together in 69 weeks. Now I know...
Bronwyn Lea
- May 20, 2021
- 3 min
What do Instagram and X-Rays Have In Common?
One seems to focus on image and beauty (which everyone knows is skin deep), while the other reveals images of what’s deep beyond the...
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