Big Island Baptist Church

What was going on in the garden?
People around the world have heard and debated the story of Adam and Eve. We use it to make jokes, to argue for which sex is greater, to debate the validity of evolution versus creation, and so on and so forth. There is great mystery surrounding the [...]

What is Heaven?
Pearly gates, streets of gold, St. Peter, Clouds, Harps, Wings, The Great Golf Course in the Sky… We are always trying to imagine what heaven will be like. References to heaven are everywhere in our world. All Dogs Go to Heaven, Tears in Heaven, Stairway to heaven (or if you [...]

Salome: How does God define success?
Success, in a worldly view, is often described in terms of power, prestige and material items. There is pressure on all of us to live this way. I graduated from a wonderful University and several of my friends have gone on to lead lives by this definition. [...]

Think for a moment about the qualities you look for in others. If you have young children, how do you want them to act when they grow up? If you are married, how do you wish your husband treated you? How do you try to live your life?
What’s on your list? [...]

We have begun a new Bible Study for women. If you are unable to join us on Wednesday nights, please join us here!
I recently read His Brain, Her Brain: How Divinely Designed Differences Can Strengthen Your Marriage by Walt and Barb Larimore. This insightful (and often hilarious) book explains that there are actual [...]

Our house has been in sickness mode this past week.  Our youngest family member came down with the flu.  She is already feeling better and, thankfully, the rest of the family has remained well so far.  I have to admit that I am fascinated by the spread of the flu this season.  My daughter’s teacher [...]

At my former choir in Richmond we had a phrase called “truck driving altos.”  This was reserved for those low, gravelly notes that one couldn’t believe came out of such lovely ladies.  A few weeks ago, I lived this term out by borrowing Bryon’s “Bubba truck” for the weekend.
Normally, I avoid driving his truck at [...]

Mary received some money for her birthday and decided to buy the “Tinkerbell” movie.  I was skeptical at first.  Some of the Disney sequels and prequels can be pretty cheesy.  But after having watched Tinkerbell about 25 times, I can safely recommend it.  The animation is beautiful, the writers stayed respectful to the original “Peter [...]

I have never been known for doing things the “normal” way.  But recently I quit my job—during a recession—with no plans to work.  Definitely not normal!  In fact, the representative at Anthem wished me well on my job search and was shocked when I told her I wasn’t looking.  I would have never imagined this [...]