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In winter's chill.... In spring's rebirth... In summer's warmth... In autumn's ebb... ...our God remains faithful!

In winter's chill....

In spring's rebirth...

In summer's warmth...

In autumn's ebb...

...our God remains faithful!

Musings & Meditations

Musings & Meditations
The everyday experiences of life hold meaning. Here's my take on some of them.
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Sermons

Sermons
An archive of messages preached at Faith Baptist Church in Sterling, IL
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Book Musings

Book Musings
Read personal reflections on some of the books that have influenced me.
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Recent Blog Posts

“41 and Counting…”

August 9 marked another milestone. Forty-one years ago, after dating four years and a 14-month engagement, my bride and I said “I do” to one another at about 1:20 p.m. at a church in the Chicago suburb of Lombard. Thankfully the process leading up to the wedding day wasn’t nearly…

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bryan.bice August 10, 2021 August 9, 2021Marriage Divorce, Marriage, Relationships

The Gardener’s Enemy

A gardener I am not. Not even a hobbyist gardener. More like a dabbler. Several years ago, I read somewhere that pastors ought to have a garden. I can’t remember why, but surely the writer gave a bunch of good reasons—enough, at least, to convince me it was a good…

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bryan.bice August 3, 2021 August 2, 2021Faith, God's Word, Growth, Harvest Gardening, God's Word, Harvest, Weeds

The Family Name

I grew up thinking I was one of those “Heinz 57” people with a genetic makeup that spans the globe. Well, not the globe, but the European continent, anyway. When asked my nationality, my family name, I’d have to answer, “Well….it’s complicated.” Until a few years ago, I had no…

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bryan.bice July 27, 2021 July 27, 2021Eternal Life, Family Eternity, Faith, Family, Heaven

That Sometimes Deafening Background Noise

Nineteen years ago this month, my better half and I had the wonderful opportunity to go on a two-week Alaskan land and sea tour—and it cost us next to nothing! I should also mention that Chris and I were co-hosts on this cruise-tour with another couple. Our presence was expected….

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bryan.bice July 21, 2021 July 21, 2021Anxiety, Christian Living, Eternal Life, Faith, Hope Anxiety, Faith, Trust
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