Being Biblical or Christlike?

This past Sunday we explored the story of King Josiah in 2 Kings 22–23, a young leader who rediscovered God’s Word, allowed it to pierce his heart, and led his people into repentance and renewal. Josiah reminds us that the most dangerous loss in life isn’t misplacing...

Practicing the Presence of God

While in seminary, I was introduced to Brother Lawrence by my professor of Christian Spirituality, Dr. E. Glenn Hinson, who passed away earlier this year. Dr. Hinson had a way of pointing us toward voices in the Christian tradition who spoke with clarity and depth...

Shaped to Serve, Sent with a Purpose

This August, we walked through a three-part series titled Gifted and Called: SHAPED to Serve, exploring how every believer is saved for something – called, equipped, and sent for God’s purposes. Together, we saw that God’s calling isn’t reserved for pastors,...

Where You Sit Matters (Sort Of)

Church seating is a fascinating thing. Over time, most of us gravitate to “our spot,” whether that’s on the aisle, near a friend, or close to the back. I’ve even joked that if someone sits in your seat, it can throw your whole morning off. And of course we kid about...

Walking with Our Schools in Prayer and Service

This past Sunday was a special day of prayer and blessing at HRBC. We began with our Blessing of the Backpacks, where students of all ages brought their school bags forward and we prayed together for a year filled with curiosity, kindness, and courage. As a...