He was born poor but lived so others could become rich. He was born in anonymity and died famous throughout the world. William Carey, whose 250th birthday was just last month, was the son of … Read More
Santa Barbara A Rocha Summer Update
Just over the hill from parking lot “B” you will find the Santa Barbara A Rocha Five Loaves Farm. The entire 3 acres have been planted out with veggies ranging from Anaheim peppers to zucchinis. … Read More
Doing Homegroup Well
By Susi Lamoutte In the August Community News we looked at the purpose of homegroups. They are designed to build community and to develop disciples—discipleship in community. All group members are involved in both of … Read More
Homegroups SBCC Style
By Susi Lamoutte Homegroups. What are they? Many churches have some kind of small groups: Covenant Groups, Family Groups, Core Groups, Cell Groups, Men’s Groups, Women’s Groups, Recovery Groups….They can be called many things, and … Read More
Walking in the Stubbornness of My Heart: Some Thoughts on Sin from Moses and the Puritans
The setting is the plains of Moab within easy eyesight of the Promised Land. And the people are tired of wandering. Moses has been their leader for over forty years, but he won’t be crossing … Read More
Teach Me to Listen and to Pray
I was given the gift of a 3-month sabbatical. It is difficult to convey the experiences and lessons learned in an article, so my hope is that I can bless the church as I seek … Read More
Five Uneasy Steps to Forgiveness
A list of reminders, for people like me, who need them… 1. Be humble: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment…(Romans 12:3) If we … Read More
Always Build
by Mike Bennett Imagine that you’ve just started construction on a new house for yourself. This isn’t just any house though – you’re building your Dream Home™! Your fervor for your new abode knows no … Read More
Harold Camping, Rob Bell, Glenn Beck and The Need For Spiritual Discernment
Eighty nine-year old Harold Camping predicted that Saturday, May 21st, would be the date of the return of Christ to rapture his church before the great tribulation. If you are reading this, Camping was wrong. … Read More
The Virtue and the Value of Hell
Hell has been getting some bad press lately, and we need to know that the gates of heaven won’t prevail against it. As you may or may not know, Rob Bell, pastor of Mars Hill … Read More