The last few months in these monthly articles we have been looking at the new purpose statement that we hope will define what we are trying to achieve as a church. The statement reads as following:Smy...  Read More

As I mentioned last month, we as a leadership have crafted a new purpose statement that we hope will define what we are trying to achieve as a church. The statement reads as following:Smyrna Presbyter...  Read More

As we turn the calendar from November to December, that wonderful time of year is upon us. As we decorate our homes, play Christmas music, and wrap gifts. What a wonderful time to celebrate the Lord’s...  Read More

As you read this article hopefully you are well into the Christmas Season with decorations, presents, and songs. This truly is a wonderful time of year. One that is filled with spiritual meaning and s...  Read More

On Sunday morning in Hebrews 11, we recently learned about the severe test that the Lord sent to Abraham by asking him to offer his son Isaac. The testing of faith is a predominant theme in the second...  Read More

Recently one of my pastor friends came for a visit, and the church where he pastors is beginning a capital campaign in order to build a church building on newly......  Read More

There is so much anticipation and preparation for Christmas that it is often not well reflected on both beforehand, and definitely not after. One might say we have an entire Advent season that build a...  Read More

I mean it. If it’s not necessary let’s cancel all of our services, board up the windows, lock the doors, and send everyone on their merry way. Sure, Christians have been gathering together to hear the...  Read More

Perhaps you too have wondered what it means that Christ “descended into hell.” There is no Scripture that speaks of a literal descent into hell, so what are we to make of this?...  Read More