My Journey to God
My father left our family when I was a young boy, and my mother remarried shortly after. I was an angry lad, mad about something nearly every day – for…
Passing of Lola Brown
On November 25, 2019, surrounded by family, Lola Brown made one last move of many she had made serving the Lord, this time to her eternal home. This was a…
Come on In, the Water’s Fine!
I must admit that I have a somewhat warped sense of humor, so it should come as no surprise that two of my favorite movies to watch are O Brother,…
Baptism FAQs
This is an extension of Gary Khan’s article, “Come On In, the Water’s Fine!” Why should I be baptized? Because Jesus commands it. Jesus tells us in Matthew 28:19-20 that…
We Need Both the Spirit and Scripture
As a student in Bible college and seminary I was given tools for “rightly handling the word of truth” (2 Timothy 2:15, ESV). Bible study methods and the art of…
Former Enemies Worship Together: The Ethiopian and Eritrean Fellowship Church
Even though the countries of Ethiopia and Eritrea were at war with each for years, one of Open Bible’s newest ethnic church plants is comprised of people from both countries….
My First Real Christmas
It was Noel time! That meant some nuns or other nice people might come to our school and pass out candies. This season always excited me because candies were hard…
Five New Year’s Resolutions that Impact Others
The first of January provides a valuable opportunity to leave behind an old pattern or habit and begin something new. As I have gotten older, I have recognized the importance…
Footprints in the Snow
Growing up in Iowa, I remember winters with snow days, snow forts, and snowball fights! So much snow! Now winter consists of snow shovels, ice melt, and windshield scrapers. The…
First Spanish Church of the Open Bible Celebrates 70th Anniversary!
First Spanish Church of the Open Bible (Primera Iglesia Hispana de la Biblia Abierta) in Hialeah, Florida, pastored by Edgar E. Figueroa, celebrated its 70th anniversary Saturday, October 26, 2019. The…