Dear Church Family and Community,
I have been thinking of this Henri Nouwen quote recently. It sprang forth during a Q&A session following a speaking engagement. An exhausted and overwhelmed parent steps up and asks,…
Dear Church Family and Community,
I hope this finds you all keeping safe and doing well. You have been in my prayers. This has been a challenging season on so many levels. It has also…
Dear Church Family and Community,
I love seeing God work. This makes me a fan of Church history, because it helps us see how God has moved in our world and among His people over…
Dear HBIC Church Family,
During this season of social-distancing in order to curb the spread of Covid-19, our church staff have been working to find ways to help us stay connected to God and to…
Dear Church Family and Community,
In the last few weeks, we have grown accustomed to words like quarantine, isolation, and “distancing.” We have bemoaned the loss of our routines. We have been reminded that our…
Dear Church Family and Community,
I pray this finds you all doing well, and keeping safe. Like many of you, I find myself trying to both stay on top of all the news regarding this…
Dear Church Family and Community,
Years ago, a friend married a woman named Mizpah. I did not know her well, but was curious as to the origin of her name since this was my first…
Dear Church Family and Community,
I remember the conversation, like it was yesterday. Only it happened years ago, and with a friend who has always been more of a brother to me. I was trying…
Dear Church Family and Community,
One of my favorite HBIC traditions is the Mosaics Meal. Every February, we gather as a church family to celebrate our ethnic diversity with a meal highlighted by dishes that…