Letters from the Pastor

What if we were as honest with God as we are with our doctor? How freeing would that be? What healing might be possible within us or in our relationships? This question came to mind after my recent dermatologist appointment and prompted some personal reflection. Maybe...

Hugs speak comfort and connection. During the Covid-19 pandemic, we had to maintain six feet of social distancing. Hugs and handshakes were to be avoided, while we greeted one another with a wave or a fist bump. This season of distancing was really difficult,...

Some of you work or have worked the night shift.  In the days before electricity and incandescent lights, work ended at sundown.  Life came to a halt.  People wrote or read by oil lamp or candlelight.  They were awakened at dawn by the rooster’s...

Fall has arrived!  “Pumpkin Spice” can be found everywhere -- in your latte, muffins, candles, air fresheners and even in peanut butter! People are starting to decorate. And churches, including ours, are planning fall festivals and...

Join us for this 4-week series on Mental Health Awareness at Huguenot Road Baptist Church. Throughout the series, special guest practitioners will help us to be better informed about the critical issues concerning mental health that our churches and families face...

On Wednesdays during September, I am facilitating a Bible study on prayer. The Lord’s Prayer, as recorded in Luke 11:1-4, is the guiding passage.  I have chosen the book Before Amen, by Max Lucado, as our tool for practical application.  Lucado takes us...

On Saturday night, September 9, 2023, Melanie and I were driving back from Harrisonburg, and I received a call from Norman Boswell. (Norman is a charter member of our church and he also serves as our Sunday Custodian.) Given the urgency in his voice, I figured there...

Little things truly make a big difference! Chick-Fil-A (CFA) team members embody this corporate value, for they are in the people business. Yes, they sell chicken sandwiches, but at the end of the day, it’s relationships that truly matter. CFA has a series of...

On Sunday, August 27th, we held a special “blessing of the backpacks” litany during our morning worship service. This, combined with the wonderful music, made for an uplifting day for all!    We welcomed several guests from Chesterfield County Public...

In real estate, they say it’s all about location: “location, location, location.”  For the church, we say, “communication, communication, communication.”  We are in the business of communicating the good news of Jesus Christ.  Effective communication is essential for...