by FBC Editor | Mar 3, 2020 | Pastoral Ponderings
PASTOR’S DEACONS DEVOTIONAL MARCH 2020 REV. ZACHARY L. BAY “Lord, teach us to pray.” So say the disciples in Luke 11, prompting Jesus to teach them one of two versions of the Lord’s Prayer in the Bible. Luke’s version of the Lord’s Prayer is shorter and more terse...
by FBC Editor | Mar 2, 2020 | Pastoral Ponderings
“HAVE YOURSELF A LIMINAL LITTLE LENT” GENESIS 2:15-17; 3:1-7 MATTHEW 4:1-11 MARCH 1, 2020 (LENT I) REV. ZACHARY L. BAY Two months ago today, I was packing a bag to head off to South Africa for a two-week Doctor of Ministry Travel Seminar. Kristy’s...
by FBC Editor | Feb 5, 2020 | Pastoral Ponderings
My Doctor of Ministry travel seminary to South Africa was a large experience. One of the largest this boy from northeastern Kentucky has ever had. I knew when I was gearing up to leave that I was heading to a nation that was not unlike my own. Well meaning friends...
by FBC Editor | Feb 5, 2020 | Pastoral Ponderings
“Do Justice, Love Kindness, Walk Humbly” Micah 6:1-8 Matthew 5:1-12 Rev. Zachary L. Bay Micah 6:8 is one of my favorite passages of Scripture. You likely don’t remember it now, but six or so years ago, Kristy and I made a brochure to introduce ourselves to you all....
by FBC Editor | Jan 29, 2020 | Pastoral Ponderings
“Called…for what?” 3rd Sunday after Epiphany Isaiah 9:1-4 Matthew 4:12-23 Rev. Zachary L. Bay I have preached this Gospel Lesson passage numerous times. You have heard it preached more times than I have preached it. There is a lot to work with, here. Today, I want...
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by FBC Editor | Dec 30, 2019 | Pastoral Ponderings
“Be It Resolved” Isaiah 9:2-7 Luke 2:1-20 Rev. Zachary L. Bay Have you decided on your New Year’s resolution yet? Maybe you’ll try to eat better this year. Or exercise more. Perhaps your goal is personal, or maybe it’s professional. Maybe you’ve grown cynical with...
