New Orleans is a great city in the midst of a rebirth. But New Orleans is also a tough city. As people flock to our city, as homes are rebuilt, and new business are started, we are faced with this question: can all of this new life really impact our lives and change our city?
Read MoreIn New Orleans, the people’s sense of direction is in four viewpoints: Uptown, Downtown, River, or Lake. Along the lines of this compass that the Crescent City has graciously designated her own, unique neighborhoods exist, rich in history and culture. New Orleanians are known for their pride in their city, yet it only deepens as it reaches their own doorsteps. Each neighborhood contributes its own ingredient to the distinct, flavorful pot of the city that is New Orleans. Over the next few months, we will be offering several “profiles” of neighborhoods in the city of New Orleans. As we look to live the gospel, love the city, and be the church, it is important to know where we live and who we live among. Today’s neighborhood is the Uptown/Carrollton neighborhood.
Read MoreSaturday March 21st is a Vintage SERVE DAY. Saturday is a great opportunity for you to BE the Church. Join us as we launch out to serve our city. We have 3 sites lined up: Light of Hope (Downtown), BCHS (9th Ward), Freret Neighborhood Center (Freret).
Read MoreSome figures in history are so important and yet so mysterious that they become almost mythological. Today is March 17th, otherwise known as St. Patrick’s Day. On this day, many people commemorate the almost mythological St. Patrick by wearing green, participating in parades in his honor, and drinking green beverages – but what does any of that have to do with St. Patrick of Ireland? St. Patrick’s Day has little to do with the historical St. Patrick. If his very own day has nothing to do with him, then who was the real St. Patrick?
Read More“Put to death therefore what is earthly in you…” –Colossians 3:5
Read MoreLast week, I wrote a post entitled, “How Jesus Changed Time: Redeeming the Liturgical Year.” Understanding how Jesus changed time through his life, death, and resurrection is crucial to recognizing the importance of today’s holiday. Today is Ash Wednesday, the first day after Fat Tuesday and the beginning of Lent, a season of reflection and repentance leading up to Easter.
Read MoreAll of life is measured by different increments of time. We all tend to live according to seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks, months, and years. Some of us measure our lives in weather seasons and, if you’re a student, your life is probably measured in semesters. Depending on your background, your life might be measured by the church calendar as well. For those who were raised in the Roman Catholic Church or another high-church culture (e.g., Lutheran, Episcopalian, Presbyterian), you are probably familiar with the liturgical calendar. For others, like myself, who grew up as a Baptist and consequently in a low-church culture, the liturgical calendar is a complete mystery.
Read MoreI’m originally from the beautiful foothills and upstate of South Carolina. I grew up in Anderson and then Spartanburg, SC where there was plenty of land to traverse and endless red clay to dirty my boots. I loved growing up with nearby mountains and the beach only a few hours away. I’ve always enjoyed being outside. I have been richly blessed to grow up with amazing, Jesus-loving parents as well as 1 older sister who not only paid me attention but also poured into me and allowed me to hang out with her as we grew up.
Read MoreThis week marks the final week in our Shout Joy! blog series. We have looked at several elements to the book of Philippians. Remember, you can find all of the resources for this series, including the sermon video and audio, sermon notes, community group discussion guides, and an introduction to the book of Philippians here. In this final week, we take a look at four themes found in the book of Philippians. Regardless of what Paul was writing about, these four themes were prominent in everything he wrote to the Philippians.
Read MoreI grew up in the thriving metropolis of Seminole, Oklahoma, a town of roughly 6,500 people. I’ve been in church since I was 9 months old. I grew up in the First Free Will Baptist Church in my hometown. My family was very involved in the church as my dad was the music leader, my aunt (his sister) was the pianist starting at age 16, and their parents were very involved in the leadership of the church, my grandpa being a leader of the deacons.
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