Posts by Lars Anderson

Today, we want to share an important article regarding the consumption of information in the digital age. Because of increased control of our own "information feed" and sources, we need to be especially diligent in how we do that. It not only affects our own thinking about important issues, but also our priorities (potentially idols), and our unity in the church: https:...

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. What you have learned and received and heard and seen in mepractice these things, and the God of peace will be with you. Philippians 4:89 ...

Matthew 25:1 "Then the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. 2Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. 3For when the foolish took their lamps, they took no oil with them, 4but the wise took flasks of oil with their lamps. 5As the bridegroom was delayed, they all became drowsy and slept. 6But at midnight there...

Pastor Reflections - Lars...

It is okay to cry, grieve, and mourn. Some feel guilty for feeling sad. Yet sadness or grief aren't feelings we should suppress. Sorrow is one of the clearest expressions of our humanity. In fact, many of us don't grieve and lament enough about the things God expects us to. Please read from Blake Boylston: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/biblical-enc...

Godly parents want to obey the scripture and disciple theirchildren in the faith. Many parents have good questions about baptism for their children. What should I do when my child professes faith? What does the bible say about baptizing young children? How does a water baptism change one's relationship with the church? Is there biblical wisdom on these matters? Please l...

You may have asked this very important question about your own family. Should I home school my kids? Should I send my kids to a public school? to a Christian school? It may come as a surprise that Orchard has an official view on that subject. Our view is this: we adamantly do NOT take a position! We believe this is a matter of parental conscience, something for each fami...

Great wisdom for fathers: https://gentlereformation.com/2018/08/01/being-a-father-isnt-easy-but-it-is-simple/ Posted byLars@orchardbible.org ...

Parents, letscare more about character in our children than about "external badges of honor"! Please read this importantarticle: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/responsible-parenting-priority-character/ Posted byLars@orchardbible.org...

In our day, the messages of this world come at us with relentless force through manifold media. Now, more than ever, we need to be soaking in the Word of God that we might think and live clearly, according to his revealed will....

If you missed our Sunday Nights @Orchard parenting class, you can listen to all three sessions here: http://www.orchardbible.org/sermons/series/sunday-nights-orchard...

"Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit" 1 Corinthians 12:4...

Please pray for us on our elder retreat....

Please join us in thanksgiving and prayer for our new Pastor-Elder Paul Scrabeck! May the Lord bless the ministry of Paul and Linda at Orchard Bible Church....

Orchard is blessed with some great servants who are single. There are unique opportunities (and challenges) for singles in the work of God! An important article for all of us to read: http://www.desiringgod.org/articles/single-satisfied-and-sent-mission-for-the-not-yet-married...

Whether you have a family or not, do not let it become a god!...

"time is the great equalizer"...

While seeking to be a faithful ambassador of Christ to those within our area of influence, we may often face a painful fact that someone no longer wants to listen. Here is some great encouragement and wisdom in those situations. http://feedingonchrist.com/when-they-walk-away/...

If you missed the first marriage class, you will not want to miss the audio below! Join us for the next 3 Sunday Nights at 6:30p http://www.orchardbible.org/sermons/sermon/2017-01-08/marriage-the-big-picture...

A really important article on what it means (and doesn't mean) to be Complementarian. I'm Complementarian and I Read Books By Women - Tim Challies...

Here are some ways the Bible can guide our prayers for the lost...

"...the best evangelism relies on building authentic relationships..."...

It may come as a surprise that we do have an official view on the subject of home schooling, Christian schooling, or public schooling....

Various quotes...

Praying in Jesus' Name......

For many Christians, a primary reason evangelism is intimidating is that they do not have a context to share their faith....

I loved the irony of that phrase in Matt Smethurst's article linked below. We do indeed boast in our weakness and his greatness. What do YOU think about your Savior? People really need to know! Read this brief challenge and pray for yourself and your brothers and sisters at Orchard this week, that we would all be bragging about Jesus! 3 Ways to Share the Gospel This Week ...

Let's recognize there are people all around us created in the image of God - just like you and me. They may be interesting or they may be strange - just like you and me. They may have problems in their marriage, problems in their jobs, problems with their kids - just like you and me. And they desperately need Jesus… (Just like you and me)...

Proverbs 4:23 "Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it."...

Of all age groups, I find teaching the Bible to children to be among the most challenging. I'm so thankful for our Sunday School teachers who do this so well. As a parent, I'm always looking for good insights on teaching my own kids, and found this article to be very helpful. If you are a parent or Sunday School teacher, please give this brief article a read for some great...

As we seek out and pray for the lost, consider these 5 penetrating questions....

I am an introvert. Maybe you are too. Have you ever felt you are at a disadvantage when it comes to evangelism? You are not alone. Here are five suggestions for helping introverts thrive in evangelism from Adam McHugh's book "Introverts in the Church"...

“Jesus said to her, ‘Woman, why are you weeping? Whom are you seeking?’ Supposing him to be the gardener, she said to him, ‘Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have laid him, and I will take him away.’ Jesus said to her, ‘Mary.’ She turned and said to him in Aramaic,’Rabboni!’ (which means Teacher).”...

I may wonder what kind of mission God has for me, when I should be asking what kind of me God wants for his mission....

By God's grace, Orchard Bible Church will launch THIS Sunday!...

The Horror of Shipwreck...

Pursuing holiness: Is Jesus knocking at your door?...

We know that we are from God, and the whole world lies in the power of the evil one. (1 John 5:19)...

A Mary or Martha Morning?...