“In prayer, we act like men. In praise, we act like angels.” - Puritan preacher Thomas Watson

Thank you fellow servicemen and women for the freedoms we’ve defended, & thank God who watched over us through every assignment. Serving this nation has been an honor, but it’s the sacrifice of Christ that shows us the truest meaning of love, courage, and redemption. John 15:13

“Prayer is not monologue, but dialogue; God's voice is its most essential part. Listening to God's voice is the secret of the assurance that he will listen to mine.” — Andrew Murray

“God requires to be represented by a fiery Church…two things are intolerable to Him – insincerity and lukewarmness.” – E.M. Bounds

After the martyrdom of Stephen we read, “Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the word” (Acts 8:4). May it be true again. #CharlieKirk

Jesus defeated death so you can live.

“When may a revival be expected? When the wickedness of the wicked grieves and distresses the Christian.” – Billy Sunday

“If a man cannot be a Christian in the place where he is, he cannot be a Christian anywhere.” – Henry Ward Beecher

“A man ought to live so that everybody knows he is a Christian… and most of all, his family ought to know.” – D.L. Moody

“It is sweet to be nothing and less than nothing that Christ may be all in all.” – David Brainerd

After a productive time of planning next year’s missions trip, we were able to take 1.5 days for ourselves in the midst of a very busy summer. We are grateful for a church family that supports us taking a tiny downtime to gear up for the next season of ministry! Sunday’s coming!

We have had a productive couple of days in Belize with the Harris family w/@BIMImissions planning next year’s missions trip, seeing the construction of the new building, and getting to see and hear all that God has done through them and their church. What a blessing!

Last week, it was my privilege to speak four times for the first teen week at Commonground Baptist Camp. Over three hundred teenagers gathered, and they were an absolute delight to minister to. Their enthusiasm, their dedication to become and remain right, their tenderness to the

Love these teens and counselors! What a great week at Teen Camp!

Meanwhile, where I was this week...

President Trump ended his remarks tonight by giving thanks to God and humbly expressing our love for God. This is the American way.

This Sunday marks 24 years since starting LBC on April 1, 2001. We've made it this far By Faith! Grateful for all our SS classes and bus routes celebrating the church’s birthday today. Honored to receive a State Citation from Delegate Latoya Nkongolo—who rode a bus to SS as a

The Maryland legislature is forcing all public schools to teach content to 4-year olds that is completely age inappropriate, including "gender options" among other things. What's worse is this bill (HB161) which passed the House of Delegates last week eliminates the standard

Thankful for a great response during our Vision Sunday! Praising the Lord for the responsiveness to the message, the decisions made to get a strong start in the Lord this year, and one person trusting Christ as Saviour! God continues to move at HPIBC!

School choice IS the future of American education! It's time for Maryland to put children first! @GovWesMoore @DeAngelisCorey