One discussion question b4 City Group…

What does the incarnation mean to you practically & personally? Let’s dwell on it, let’s think about it, let’s talk about it, let’s apply it, and above all let’s live it! Discussion starts now!  

God builds His church!

  We are excited about what God is doing and preparing to do through our group!  Last night we set up our team organization structure. I have been presenting the simple truth that the ministry isn’t about any one of us—it’s all about Jesus. Effective progress will depend upon us all finding our spot in [...]

Get Real!

  REAL from Brian Norris on Vimeo. I’ve talked a lot recently about how good the gospel is for the Christian’s every day life. I’ve promoted the idea of preaching the gospel to yourself throughout the day. I referenced it when we were dealing with the subject of motivation but it goes far beyond that; [...]

Life for ALL!

Today has been dubbed Sanctity of Human Life Sunday. Today I’m reminded of truths that shouldn’t be forgotten. If this genocide surpassing the holocaust ended TODAY– it still should NEVER be forgotten! In addition, it seems that those facets of our community who are most disenfranchised are being targeted by promoters of DEATH! So I [...]

Center City Planting

I’m so excited to introduce the new Center City Planting site! I’m excited because I’m convinced that the team that God brings together to plant Citylight Baptist Church will be blessed with a unique vantage point. We are going to have a front row seat– watching God work in an amazing way! Over the coming [...]

say YES!

say YES! is a social networking campaign that provides an easy avenue for friends, family-members, business-owners, organizations, and church leaders to pool their resources to see Citylight Baptist Church started today. Please take time to read the post below and prayerfully consider what part God would have you play in this exciting new work! Watch [...]

Free Books!

Last week I found out that I had won “Free Book Friday.” Turns out I hadn’t just won one book but an entire set! Today they arrived at my front door. The Pulpit Commentary shipped to my door is a great gift! Special thanks to Scott Postma, the blog owner who offered this giveaway. Some [...]

Worldwide Partnership

                  I’m not gonna lie– we are pretty focused on presenting the mission that God has set before us as a family. We want to see our mission funded so that we can get to work. But… Along the way, I’m encouraged as I become familiar with [...]

The NEW church foyer

I can’t help noticing church trends, and I love visiting churches. Just ask Laura, my wife, and she will tell you that I will drive way out of our way when on vacation to visit a church that I’ve heard about. You can learn something from everybody. Recently I have been contacting numerous churches and [...]

You don’t have to raise your hand!

I’m a pretty decisive person. I confess, sometimes I’m decisive to a fault. Because of this tendency, I attempt to compensate by intentionally questioning myself as well as asking those around me to speak into situations in my life as they arise. Today I have several post ideas swimming around in my thoughts but I [...]