Reflections

We’ve all been there — that awkward moment when you ask a brother or sister, “How are you doing?” and get a polite but vague, “I’m fine.” But real discipleship goes deeper.

Being quick to hear and slow to speak is essential in discipling someone. Walking with someone and helping them grow requires understanding. And understanding what’s going on in the heart and mind of a dear brother or sister is the gateway to truly helping them.

Continue reading “Deeper Than “How Are You?” — Asking Better Questions in Discipleship”

Paul writes to the church in Rome about worship—not as something limited to Sundays, but as a whole-life response.

Romans 12:1
I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.

Worship is about more than music or a moment. It’s about presenting our whole lives to God. The worth of God is declared by a life that is set apart—holy, different, consecrated.

A blameless, upright life is not a way of making ourselves acceptable to God. Rather, it is a response to His mercy—a life lived to show His worth.

Continue reading “Living Sacrifice: Job’s Worshipping Life”

You might struggle to finish this article—not because it’s long, but because your brain is used to being interrupted.

Every ping, like, and buzz on your phone gives you something: a little hit of dopamine. It’s that pleasure-chemical your brain releases when it gets something it wants—whether it’s chocolate, a text message, or a new follower on your Facebook account. Dopamine is not sinful; it’s part of how God designed us to pursue reward and pleasure. But dopamine has become a kind of digital drug—constantly triggered by trivial things, and slowly dulling us to the joy we were made for.

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“So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” – 1 Corinthians 10:31

This simple yet sweeping command from Paul frames everything the church is meant to be. When a church forgets its ultimate purpose, ministry can subtly shift from serving people for God’s glory to serving them as the goal. That shift may seem small, but the consequences are significant.

Continue reading “Ministry to People vs. Ministry for People”

More than a hundred years ago, deep in the dry sands of Egypt, archaeologists unearthed a small, fragile piece of papyrus. At first glance, it may not have seemed like much—but it turned out to be a remarkable link to the earliest days of Christian worship. What they found is now known as the Oxyrhynchus Hymn, and it holds a special place in history: it’s the oldest-known Christian hymn that includes both the words and the musical notes.

Continue reading “A Song from the Sand: Rediscovering the World’s Oldest Christian Hymn”

In Exodus 12, God gave us a powerful picture where judgment and mercy came together in a striking yet beautiful way. It was a foreshadowing of His eternal plan of salvation. God was justly going to judge Egypt, where the firstborn in every household was about to die because of the demonic rebellion rooted in the worship of false gods. The entire land was under God’s judgment.

Yet even in His justice, mercy was not absent. Through the Passover (pasach), God opened a way of escape for all who believed His word.

On the night of the first Passover, each Israelite family sacrificed a spotless lamb and carefully spread its blood on the doorposts of their home. They ate the lamb with bitter herbs and unleavened bread, ready to leave Egypt at a moment’s notice. That night, as God moved through the land to strike down Egypt’s firstborn, He passed over every home marked by the lamb’s blood, sparing those inside.

Continue reading “Behold the Lamb of God”

I was clearing up today and came across an old Christmas tag that read, “We must be special that we deserved Jesus.” It reminded me of Sunday’s sermon, where we saw in Scripture, the cross wasn’t about affirming our worth—it was about Jesus becoming King, purifying a people for Himself, and calling us to wholehearted devotion, for His glory.

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Good hymns—both ancient and modern—help us reflect on God’s truth, meditate on His person, and respond in worship. In a fast-paced world where reflection is often neglected, hymns call us back to a place of contemplation. Whether centuries old or newly composed, hymns are a gift to the church—an opportunity to proclaim, remember, and rejoice in the unchanging truths of God’s Word.

Singing great hymns of the past connects us with believers who have gone before us, grounding us in the truths of the faith passed down through generations. Singing contemporary hymns ensures the living church continues to express its praise in fresh and meaningful ways. Both serve the same purpose: to glorify God and build up His people.

Continue reading “Why the hymns we sing matter”

Our church covenant states: “Believing Christ has commissioned His Church to make disciples of all nations, we covenant to make the cause of missions at home and abroad a priority concern.”

One of our members, Timothy Duncan, will be returning to the UK in a week.

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Anchored Baptist Church is entering an exciting new chapter as we expand and grow in our ministry.

We have a newly formed membership, who commit to grow in faith, serve within the church, and support its mission. This process fosters unity and accountability within the body of Christ. With the addition of new members, our congregation is becoming stronger in its mission to spread the Gospel and disciple believers.

We are also pleased to announce the appointment of new deacons, who will serve faithfully in leadership, helping guide our church in practical and spiritual matters.

Continue reading “New beginnings”