Last night as evening fell, I found myself in the country enjoying a mellow and comely summer evening. I aimed my chair toward a far-away tree line in the west and read under a huge walnut tree while Lois took photos of our new grand-niece, Bailey Hope. Her big brothers, Riley and Wyatt (do these people have a way with names or what?) played with Hope nearby. I’m sure pictures of wee Bailey will surface within a few days at www.loispierpont.com.
Just as evening fell into the trees and …

In May of this year we invited Tom Harmon to speak to the men of our church on a Saturday morning. We started early and served the men coffee and a light breakfast by the fireside before the sessions began. I prayed for a good turn-out. When I stepped out of my study and turned down the hallway I could immediately see that my prayer was answered.
The foyer was filled with men. There were over a hundred men in attendance. Worship music was playing in the auditorium, but there …

On Saturday night I am using a stand-up desk in a quiet corner of the house to do my final preparations for my messages. It is simple, uncluttered, and uncomplicated. I have already done my library spade work earlier in the week. I have the books and sources on the ‘net, on my laptop and in my Bible in my quiet corner. I try to stay off the ‘net as much as possible so I can keep my “head in the game.”
It is on Saturday night and Sunday morning …

Sunday morning I preached to Evangel on why our prayers are weak. This message will help you understand why God allows trouble and what to do when you have to go through it. It explains how to glorify God and what it means to glorify God.
[Audio clip: view full post to listen]
(Thanks, Bob for fixing the link)

In January I am going to preach a series of messages on the Bible. I hope to inspire the people to build a daily habit of reading, study, memorization, and meditation on the Word of God. I can’t think of anything that will ultimately be more helpful. I am going to share biblical truth about the power of the Bible and practical ideas for Bible study and mediation.
January 4; AM: Read and Mediate on the Bible Daily. PM: Communion: The Blood
January 11; AM: Obey the Bible Faithfully. PM: …

God has used Tom Harmon around the state of Michigan and in many other places. He has been greatly used of the Lord to influence my own family. Last night he was our guest here at Evangel Baptist Church and he delivered an anointed message on prayer. You can listen to the message here.

Have a Revelation of Your Own Depravity (Romans 1-3)
Be Justified by Faith (Romans 3-4)
Experience the Power of the Holy Spirit (Romans 6-8)

This afternoon we are packing for our move to Michigan. We are in blissful chaos–climbing around boxes, looking for packing tape, listening to Christmas music, trying to “lighten our pack,” saying our good-byes, and looking forward to our new life and our new friends. Last night I packed a part of my library, shown here. (You will notice that “lightening my pack” does not include getting rid of any books).

I packed the other half of my library this evening. Dan and Wes have been a huge help. Everyone has been …

There is great rejoicing in my heart this morning. November 11th I accepted the call to Evangel Baptist Church in Taylor, Michigan to join their pastoral team as Senior Pastor. You can count on pictures soon. We are grateful to God for the ministries that the Lord has allowed us to have at IBLP and at First Baptist Church of Momence, and filled with eagerness to begin our new life and ministry in the Downriver Communities back in our beloved Mitten State.
Almost two years ago the Lord began to …