Fear of Coming Disaster
Disasters are a cause for concern. Rev. Dean MacDonald reviews in the fourth part of the Living Fearlessly series – our Fears of Coming Disasters. Reflecting on Hezekiah‘s life through 2 Chronicles 32:20,29-32. The Destruction Of Sennacherib by Lord Byron (published 1815) The Assyrian came down like the wolf on the fold, And his cohorts were gleaming in purple and gold; And the sheen of their spears was like stars on the sea, When the blue wave rolls nightly on deep Galilee. Like the leaves of the forest when Summer is green, That host with their banners at sunset were...
Read MoreFear of Disappointing God
We disappoint God when we quit. Rev. Dean MacDonald explores in this his third part of the Living Fearlessly series the “Fear of Disappointing God”. He uses Roy Rigeals, Rose Bowl game from 1929 to illustrate “not quitting”. Where have you been at in this game of life? Maybe you’re just sitting on the bench, or life is on hold or running in the wrong way similar to Roy Rigeals, no matter what’s been happening Jesus has been inviting you to get back in the game. “Coach, I can’t do it. I’ve ruined you, I’ve ruined myself, I’ve ruined the...
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Purpose – The purpose of the contest is to solicit designs for a logo for the Church’s website (http://hillsboroughbaptist.org/). Eligibility – The contest is open to everyone, except the Church’s website master and Judges. Submissions – All submissions must follow these parameters. a) The logo design should incorporate the words “Hillsborough Baptist Church” or “hillsboroughbaptist.org”. b) The logo design is intended for use on the Church...
Read MoreFear of Not Mattering
Maybe there’s a time in your life that you’ve been overwhelmed with the presence of God, feeling His presence come down into your live and it touching and overwhelming you; sensing his presence in a very special way. Or you looked up into the starry sky and you thought and looked and contemplated “how wonderful God’s creation is” and “how wonderful He is” and “how gracious He is”. Pastor Dean MacDonald explores in the second part of his series on “Living Fearlessly“; the fear of not mattering. Psalm 8
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