Letters from the Pastor

Dear HRBC Family,  Think back for a moment to a time when you were a student in school or even college. Was there a teacher who took time to encourage you? Maybe they helped you when you were struggling, noticed a special ability in you, or captured your mind...

On Pentecost Sunday, May 19, we launched a new message series entitled “The Spirit-Empowered Life.” The series is designed to help us with questions like, “Who is the Holy Spirit?” and “How does the Holy Spirit work?” The last two messages have focused on the “fruit...

Have you ever wondered if you make a difference? Perhaps you have questioned your purpose or even your existence. Maybe you have asked, “Do I matter?” If this is you or someone you know, the answer is “YES!” You are created in God’s image with intentionality and...

Grace and peace be with you in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ! I hope this letter finds you in a continued spirit of celebration and joy as we reflect upon Sunday’s Heritage Day celebration. I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for the incredible Heritage...

While in college, American Literature was one of the course requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree (my major was Political Science). The professor required us to read and analyze books from various time periods. One of the books on the list was Walden by Henry...

As the warmth of summer envelops us and the days grow longer, many of us dream of taking a break from our routines. However, the demands of work, family, and ministry often make extended vacations challenging. What if we created a rhythm of “mini vacations” – and a...

Do you feel depleted? Is this a tough season? Perhaps you need a “double portion” of strength? Here’s some help from this past Sunday’s sermon on the Holy Spirit . . . Jim Cymbala is Pastor of the Brooklyn Tabernacle in New York.  In his book, Fresh Power, he writes...

Why do generations label and blame other generations? Earlier this year, I heard the statement, “Every generation throws the next generation under the bus.” I cannot remember the source, but the statement stuck with me. Perhaps because it’s true on a number of levels....

Struggling with credit card debt? If so, you are not alone. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s latest Quarterly Report on Household Debt and Credit, credit card debt in America has increased by $45 billion from Q1 of 2023. In fact, Virginia ranks...

In the sermon on Sunday April 28, I opened with the following story: Last week, I was driving to make a hospital visit. While sitting at a red light, I looked to my right and saw a work truck parked in front of a building under construction. The slogan on the side of...