Bible vs. Culture
What do we do when something taught in the Bible comes into direct conflict with a deeply-held cultural value? This is a question that Christians have always had to wrestle with, and it is certainly [...]
The Problem with Speak Your Truth
“Speak your truth.” That’s a phrase that has become common in popular culture over the past year. It was perhaps most popularized by Oprah Winfrey at the 2018 Golden Globes when she said, “Speaking your [...]
Partnership with Kenya
On May 20th at LBF Church, we raised over $15,000 in order to support the translation of the New Testament for an unreached people group in Kenya called the Ilchamus. From June 7th to June [...]
The Fear of God and the Fear of Man
The most frequent command in the Bible is some form of, “Do not be afraid.” Over and over again, God’s people are told not to fear kings or armies or rumors. In fact, the only [...]
The Purpose of Marriage, Part 2
Same-sex marriage was perhaps the most contentious issue of the past ten years in the United States. Many Christians stood opposed to recognizing same-sex marriage, claiming that marriage is between a man and a woman. [...]
Conquering Temptation With a Little Help from a Friend
By Pastor Gary Keith Our church recently invited a nationally known speaker to come and share a message to the men at a breakfast. He did a great job. He was funny and inspiring and [...]
The Purpose of Marriage
When I was a young man, I always looked forward to getting married. When I talked to older people about marriage, their basic advice was always the same: “Marriage is wonderful, but it is also [...]
Walking in Obedience to God
by Pastor Troy Spilman There are seasons in our Christian experience where we can go through the motions of the faith but not be walking in true obedience. Excuses In the book of 1 Samuel, [...]
Men and Anger
Anger can play a significant role in all of our lives. With men in particular, though, anger tends to be a major battlefront. And for men who have families, anger is too often directed toward [...]
Why Believe in the Resurrection?
Each Easter, we have a special celebration for the resurrection of Jesus. But the truth is that the resurrection is not simply the focus on the Easter holiday, but the focus of the entire Christian [...]