The Pastors' Blog
Light & HeatReflections from our pastoral staff and elders
An Open Letter To Lauren Daigle
Hi Lauren, You don't know me. We have never met and probably never will. My name is Phillip. I am a husband (of almost 18 years), a father of 3 boys, and have...
Why Politics and Religion Make Americans So Angry
Acts 17:10-13 The brethren immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Berea, and when they arrived, they went into the synagogue of the Jews. Now these...
The Real Issue for the SBC: Eisegesis, Legalism, and a Fear of Risky Grace
Disclaimer: I Am A "Bad Southern Baptist" I have technically been a Southern Baptist my whole life, though, that statement needs some clarity. When I say I...
Baptism, Infant or Believer’s? – Ask The Pastor
The perspectives given here are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official position of Sylvania Church. I would like to thank Allen...
Ask The Pastor: The Future Resurrection and The Millennium
Disclaimer: This post is the theological perspective of the author and does not necessarily reflect the formal position of Sylvania Church. This particular...
A Christian Response To The “Sex Scandals” in Recent Pop-Culture
*Warning - sensitive material included below. Reader discretion is advised. Marriage is to be held in honor among all, and the marriage bed is to be...
I Am Charlottesville. And So Are You.
Charlottesville is on everyone's mind. And rightly so. Words have meanings, ideas have consequences, and people should stand up and fight the good fight...
Bill Nye, Criticism, and The Church Community
Christian Criticism and Bill Nye A recent "article" was released on the Christian comedy site The Babylonian Bee calling into question Bill Nye's credibility...
Stop Going To Church For Your Kids
Children. Fewer topics can stir up more emotion than that of children. How do you raise them? How do you educate them? How do you discipline them? And...
The Gracious Gift of Choosing Joy
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law....
Welcome To Wonderland
I love the story of Alice in Wonderland. Animals that speak. Food and drink that make you grow and shrink. Playing cards, odd courtroom drama, and a...
Revelation – A Quick Guide To End Times Views
Getting Started In this post, I want to provide a quick and concise reference guide to the major "end-times" views. There won't be any criticisms given of any...
New Sylvania U Course Is Going Live!
After a significant time of development, the Sylvania U "Monster Course" - Bible Survey is ready for launch. How It Works This course is designed to be done...
Some People Were Asking – Bible Reading Plan
I had some folks recently who wanted a link to the Bible reading plan for the upcoming (still in development) Sylvania U courses that will carry them through...
Treatment Starts When You Enter
Is there any sin, however despicable, that cannot be cleansed and washed away by the blood of Christ? No, there is not one. Is there any sin, however trivial...
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