He can do above and beyond all that we can ask or think. Ephesians 3:20 I like those words. They were written by a missionary who had many years to test those words and many opportunities to prov...

What do you think of when you hear the idea “Church Government?” Some of you have never thought about it. But others might think of stodgy deacon boards, slow moving elder boards, contentious congregational voting, or the ‘profe...

For moms, life can simultaneously feel like a roller coaster and a slow walk through the park. MomLife was launched nearly ten years ago to support moms through the overwhelming toddler years. For years, MomLife met once a mo...

During the pandemic, many people went to extraordinary lengths for the local church. But the confusion many had regarding the local church before the pandemic was often amplified during the pandemic. The topic of church membership is ...

I don’t know about you, but I often wonder how current world events and even my actions and decisions will affect the generations and world of the future. Some refer to this as the butterfly effect, a seemingly meaningless event (li...

We talk about making disciples at Faith Bible Church, a lot. After all, we want disciple making to be the culture of our church. As we say, “We are a loving community making disciples of Jesus Christ.” However, even with all the discipling tal...

The use of the term ‘grace’ is second nature in Christian language and thought. The frequency and ease with which we talk about ‘grace’ speaks to two observations: That ‘grace’ is fundamental to the theology which Scri...

Like last year, I’m using Tim Challies’ reading challenge to help guide my reading for this year. I’ll post monthly updates this year for tho...

Many of you know that Brian and Michelle Sayers had an older daughter who developed cerebral palsy due to complication during and after a home birth. This story of trial, suffering, and God’s grace was written by Michelle just three weeks be...

What is God’s relationship to our tears and sorrow in our own suffering and affliction? Psalm 56:8 says, “You have kept count of my tossings; put my tears in your bottle. Are they not in your book?” God knows our suffering and t...

What does it take to continue the great commission to generations to come? It takes many things. But one thing is indispensable, trained and qualified men. The Apostle Paul tells Timothy, “and what you have heard from me in ...

"Everything is fine. I’ve got it all together. Can’t you see how great my life is? How happy and smart my kids are? Even my food is beautiful!" Or how about this one: "Everything is terrible. The worl...

Tragedy Turned into Bitterness Tragedy followed this poor woman. And she blamed it all on God. She and her husband and two sons left their hometown and went to a foreign country to escape famine. Instead of a temporary exile, they remain...

Like last year, I’m using Tim Challies’ reading challenge to help guide my reading for this year. I’ll post monthly updates this year for tho...

Week 6: March 28 – April 4, 2021 Vision & Direction SundayPray for wisdom, patience, and unity as we move toward being fully open. Eph 4:1–3 M...

Groups like ACBC (The Association of Certified Biblical Counselors) are highly recommending Gentle and Lowly by Dane Ortlund. You might be wondering, what is all the hype? Should I read it? Others are weighing in, saying this book is “d...

Like last year, I’m using Tim Challies’ reading challenge to help guide my reading for this year. I’ll post monthly updates this year for tho...

Discipling is a team sport. Being a Christian is not primarily an individualistic thing. Just as you would never try to win a soccer match or a football game by yourself, ultimately being built up into the likeness of Christ is not something you c...

I guess it’s true—you are never too old to learn something new. That is even true for things you didn’t want or need to learn. A few weeks ago, I was talking with some men about mentoring younger, inexperienced fathers. Not one of us ...

While reading the book of Exodus with my family a few weeks ago we came upon the scene at the foot of Mt. Sinai where Aaron molds a golden calf at the commissioning of the people while Yahweh met with Moses on the mountain above them. Talk about s...

Today is the last day to get early bird pricing for the Transform Conference, featuring Dr. Owen Strachan on the topic of “Manhood, Womanhood, and Gender Confusion,” February 12-13 r...

On March 7, four Sundays from now, we are excited to return to having two 75-minute services at 8:30am and 10:30am! We will still require face coverings, and livestream the second service. Childcare will also expand through second grade....

Like last year, I’m using Tim Challies’ reading challenge to help guide my reading for this year. Unlike last year, I’m not going to attempt ...

There are things I have been praying about for well over 20 years. Praying faithfully, fervently, and regularly. So far, I have seen nothing to indicate God has heard or is acting response to these requests. I see no hint of any activity that woul...

We had planned for our California vacation for months, back to one of our favorite spots, a small coastal town in the central part of the state. A charming small motel, just across the street from the ocean, big red Adirondack chairs facing the su...

Well, like everyone else, I started this year with good intentions. And, like everyone else, my intentions didn't amount to much! Thanks, 2020. But seriously, for all its grieving, frustration, and difficulty, there were some pretty solid silver l...

Undoubtedly, many Christians in the U.S. were disappointed at the outcome of the recent presidential election. Then there’s COVID-19 with its restrictions, job losses, cancelled vacations and sadly, its deaths. It seems like a year with a lot to...

Spokane, WA, Faith Bible Church, December 24 – Join us anytime between 4:00pm and 6:00pm on Christmas Eve at 600 W Cora Ave. Learn more at fbchurch.org/christmas...

Hopefully by now you’ve heard that we’ve got something big planned for this Christmas Eve! So far we’ve said it will be nothing like any Christmas Eve service you’ve been to before, and that’s it’s going to be a lot of fun. But by far ...

A couple years ago, part of my pre-lit Christmas tree went dark, leaving my cozy view looking a little stark. I felt embarrassed about taking a picture of it—it wasn’t the perfectly beautiful Christmas tree that I’ve put up every year and co...

In a season of world and national turmoil, strife and uncertainty there are a couple of things to remember before we look at the finances themselves. First, is to find our peace and rest in the sovereign God of the universe who is ruling over all!...

When Government Steps Out of Its Jurisdiction Many cop shows and movies carry this story line. A big city federal agent shows up to a small-town crime scene. He waves his badge and tells the small-town sheriff that he is in charge now. Th...

  Greetings to our dear brothers and sisters in Christ, We are...

Ministry While we often think of England as the land of the Puritans and Spurgeon, the current climate in England is one of abject spiritual darkness. The statistics about the modern church in the UK demonstrate that, while England...

Every year I like to set a reading goal for myself to help me stay focused on learning and growing. For three out of the last four years, I have used ...

I’m not real sure about this article! I’ve wanted to write something about the racism issue, maybe some thoughts on a biblical response to racism. But who ...

As Mrs. Sorenson, a lovely, silver-haired lady, exited church one Sunday morning, she warmly grasped the Pastor’s hand and exclaimed: “Oh, Pastor, what a wonderful sermon! I will never forget it!” But then she chuckled, “What am I saying...

As believers in Christ, we have become members of one another as we share in Christ. We are all together members of Christ’s body (1 Corinthians 12:12-31). We have all been grafted into Christ (John 15:1-11). As we share in Christ’s body, we a...

Discipleship is a vital aspect of our lives and is a command from God. When Matthew 28:19-20 calls us to, “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit,” it doesn’t leave o...

Note: The information in this post is no longer accurate, including the service times. For accurate service times, please visit this page. The elders of Fai...