by Ed Emmerling | Jan 15, 2026 | Uncategorized
Keep the Fire Burning in 2026 When I was in high school there was a song that came out by REO Speedwagon, who happened to be one of my favorite bands at the time, called Keep the Fire Burning. As I penned this article I could not help but hum that song as I was...
by Ed Emmerling | Dec 24, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Beauty God Brings Together “Emmanuel” As we pull out our Christmas decorations each year, most of us don’t start with brand-new ornaments. We reach for boxes that have been packed away for years—sometimes decades. Inside are ornaments from every season...
by Cornelius Roberson | Dec 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
Going Home: Answering God’s Call to Uganda It was a profound honor to be invited to join the 2025 Uganda Mission Team. When Pastor Hill extended the call through the IMB, I was reminded of Isaiah 6:8: “Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, ‘Whom shall I send? And...
by Ed Emmerling | Dec 9, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Word Became Flesh As we enter this Christmas season, my heart is full of gratitude for each of you pastors and churches. This time of year has a way of re-centering us—not simply on the beauty of our traditions, but on the power of the gospel we proclaim. “The...
by Ed Emmerling | Sep 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
Seizing the Day: A Call for the Church Our world is trembling under the weight of violence, division, and despair. The assassination ofCharlie Kirk and the countless acts of senseless violence remind us of the fragility of life and theurgency of truth. People are...
by Ed Emmerling | Aug 27, 2025 | Uncategorized
How the Frances Brown State Mission Offering Helps Accelerate Gospel Movement The Frances Brown State Mission Offering—commonly known as the SMO—has become a cornerstone of support for Michigan’s Baptist churches. Taken annually, this special offering channels lives...
