The Church and Justice
What is the role of the church when it comes to issues of justice in society? This question is at the center of debate in Christian communities all over the country. In my view there [...]
Religious Liberty . . . for All?
The subject of religious liberty has become a hot point topic in the United States. Whether it relates to baking cakes for same-sex weddings or California Bill 2943, which deals with whether or not [...]
The Age-Old Danger of Virtue Signaling
The term “virtue-signaling” has emerged in the public vernacular over the course of the last several years. The term refers to the idea of saying or doing something in order to let other people know [...]
A Christian Response to “Cancel Culture”
“Cancel Culture” is a term used to describe the recent movement that has led people to lose their jobs or their influence because of troubling things that they have said, especially on social media. The [...]
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 [...]