Howdy all!
Sorry I haven't posted anything new for quite some time.
I've been busy finishing my second book, God's Glorious Christian Soldiers.
You can read more about the book and hopefully purchase a copy or two at:
http://stores.lulu.com/SteveKendall
Monday, December 18, 2006
Monday, October 16, 2006
Happy 121st Anniversary Mt. Moriah!
Happy 121st Anniversary (Oct.15-22, 2006) to Mount Moriah Baptist Church
of Washington, DC. Dr. Lucius M. Dalton is our Senior Pastor.
Please vivist our church Web site for more details: http://www.mountmoriahchurch.org
We would love to meet you!
God bless,
Steve Kendall
of Washington, DC. Dr. Lucius M. Dalton is our Senior Pastor.
Please vivist our church Web site for more details: http://www.mountmoriahchurch.org
We would love to meet you!
God bless,
Steve Kendall
Wednesday, August 02, 2006
Coretta Scot King's autobiography
Coretta Scott King, the widow of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., in her book, My Life With Martin Luther King, Jr., talks about her earliest Sunday school memories on page 27, "Grandfather Scott would open the Sunday school service by singing a hymn. We had a prayer in the large group--about thirty-five people--then went to our classes, where we were told Bible stories and taught the Catechism."
Later, on page 48, Mrs. King discusses God's plan for us, "I believe that there is a plan and a purpose for each person's life and that there are forces working in the universe to bring about good and to create a community of love and brotherhood. Those who can attune themselves to these forces--to God's purpose--can become instruments of His will."
The passage above reminded me of the Old Testament book of Jeremiah, chapter 29, verse 11, "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end." (From the King James Bible)
Later, on page 48, Mrs. King discusses God's plan for us, "I believe that there is a plan and a purpose for each person's life and that there are forces working in the universe to bring about good and to create a community of love and brotherhood. Those who can attune themselves to these forces--to God's purpose--can become instruments of His will."
The passage above reminded me of the Old Testament book of Jeremiah, chapter 29, verse 11, "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end." (From the King James Bible)
Tuesday, August 01, 2006
Bible Study-The Book of Acts
The Senior Pastor of my church, Dr. Lucius M. Dalton, is covering the Book of Acts in Bible study.
You can view his notes online at the discussion board of our church, Mt. Moriah Baptist Church:
http://mtmoriah.suddenlaunch3.com/
When you reach the discussion board, click on the "Bible Study" link to view Pastor Dalton's
notes.
You are also welcome to read notes from our various church school classes.
God bless
You can view his notes online at the discussion board of our church, Mt. Moriah Baptist Church:
http://mtmoriah.suddenlaunch3.com/
When you reach the discussion board, click on the "Bible Study" link to view Pastor Dalton's
notes.
You are also welcome to read notes from our various church school classes.
God bless
Bible Study Resource-Back to the Bible
I listened to an 8-week Bible study series this summer on the book of Revelation from the radio program, Back to the Bible.
The transcript of the Revelation series begins at:
http://www.backtothebible.org/broadcasts/radio/today.php/27318
I like the fact that this radio show provides a written
transcript of their programs so that I can keep up and later
review the notes.
The transcript of the Revelation series begins at:
http://www.backtothebible.org/broadcasts/radio/today.php/27318
I like the fact that this radio show provides a written
transcript of their programs so that I can keep up and later
review the notes.
Monday, July 31, 2006
Free Bible Study--Charles Stanley Institute
I'm currently taking a free online course, noncredit, from
the Charles Stanley Institute.
At present, I'm enrolled in a course about The Holy Spirit.
You can signup for the free classes at:
http://www.intouch.org
At the In Touch site, look for the link to
the Charles Stanley Institute.
If you enroll, please let me know what you think of
the classes and tell me of your progress.
God bless
the Charles Stanley Institute.
At present, I'm enrolled in a course about The Holy Spirit.
You can signup for the free classes at:
http://www.intouch.org
At the In Touch site, look for the link to
the Charles Stanley Institute.
If you enroll, please let me know what you think of
the classes and tell me of your progress.
God bless
Monday, June 12, 2006
My Church Newsletter
Howdy everybody!
I haven't posted anything new in quite a while.
I thank my brother-in-law, William, for checking this site and asking
if I had anything new.
At present, I'm hard at work on a book I'll publish (prayerfully this fall),
which will be a collection of Christian-themed short stories for children.
Until then, you can catch up on things I've written as editor for my church's publication, The Clarion, the official newsletter of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church of
Washington, DC.
You can find the Clarion by going to our church Web site:
http://www.mountmoriahchurch.org/clarion.html
Issues of the Clarion are posted as PDF files.
Be sure to explore other parts of our church site while you're there.
God bless,
Steve
I haven't posted anything new in quite a while.
I thank my brother-in-law, William, for checking this site and asking
if I had anything new.
At present, I'm hard at work on a book I'll publish (prayerfully this fall),
which will be a collection of Christian-themed short stories for children.
Until then, you can catch up on things I've written as editor for my church's publication, The Clarion, the official newsletter of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church of
Washington, DC.
You can find the Clarion by going to our church Web site:
http://www.mountmoriahchurch.org/clarion.html
Issues of the Clarion are posted as PDF files.
Be sure to explore other parts of our church site while you're there.
God bless,
Steve
Wednesday, January 11, 2006
What God Has Done For Me
The following article was first published in the November 2005 Evangelism Ministry Newsletter of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church:
By Brother Steve Kendall
I recently heard someone say, “God is greater than your barriers.” That phrase is certainly true for me these days. I believe God has a way of getting our attention and drawing us closer to Him through Jesus Christ. After my health failed and I could no longer work full-time, it was God and God alone who helped me to not only cope with these barriers, but He continued to provide for my needs.
So, if you’re reading this and believe your problems are too great for you, pray to Jesus and ask Him to come into your life. He will help you carry your burdens.
By Brother Steve Kendall
I recently heard someone say, “God is greater than your barriers.” That phrase is certainly true for me these days. I believe God has a way of getting our attention and drawing us closer to Him through Jesus Christ. After my health failed and I could no longer work full-time, it was God and God alone who helped me to not only cope with these barriers, but He continued to provide for my needs.
So, if you’re reading this and believe your problems are too great for you, pray to Jesus and ask Him to come into your life. He will help you carry your burdens.
Would you like a better, more abundant life?
The following article was first published in the November 2005 Evangelism Ministry Newsletter of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church:
In the New Testament Bible, in the book of John, 10th chapter, 10th verse, Jesus said, “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.”
Jesus wants you to have a better, more abundant life. Ask Jesus to forgive you of your sins and accept Him into your life.
Mount Moriah Baptist Church wants to help you to become a Spirit-filled, productive Christian.
You will always be welcome at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church.
Please join us for one of the services listed below.
If you need a ride to the church, please call our office at:
(202) 544-5588
Our address:
Mt. Moriah Baptist Church
1636 East Capitol Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002
Worship Services at Mt. Moriah:
Prayer / Praise-Every Tues, 12 & 6:30 pm
Bible Study—Every Tues.,__ 1 & 7:30 pm
Sunday, Early morning service—–7:45 am
Sunday, Church School—–———9:45 am
Sunday, Prayer & Praise—–——10:45 am
Sunday, Morning Worship————11 am
In the New Testament Bible, in the book of John, 10th chapter, 10th verse, Jesus said, “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.”
Jesus wants you to have a better, more abundant life. Ask Jesus to forgive you of your sins and accept Him into your life.
Mount Moriah Baptist Church wants to help you to become a Spirit-filled, productive Christian.
You will always be welcome at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church.
Please join us for one of the services listed below.
If you need a ride to the church, please call our office at:
(202) 544-5588
Our address:
Mt. Moriah Baptist Church
1636 East Capitol Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002
Worship Services at Mt. Moriah:
Prayer / Praise-Every Tues, 12 & 6:30 pm
Bible Study—Every Tues.,__ 1 & 7:30 pm
Sunday, Early morning service—–7:45 am
Sunday, Church School—–———9:45 am
Sunday, Prayer & Praise—–——10:45 am
Sunday, Morning Worship————11 am
Wednesday, November 02, 2005
Great Sermons You Should Check Out
I listen to both Dr. Charles Stanley and Dr. Tony Evans
on the radio Monday - Friday and watch Dr. Stanley on
TV every Sunday.
Both of these pastors, like the senior pastor of my church,
Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, Dr. Lucius M. Dalton, give fantastic,
Spirit-filled sermons. I have yet to hear a sermon from
these men that I didn't like. Their messages often resonate with things going on in my life.
To truly learn more, I take notes on their sermons and
maintain a notebook that I can review.
I encourage you to listen to Dr. Stanley and Dr. Evans online at
the following sites:
Dr. Evans:
http://www.oneplace.com/ministries/the_alternative/Archives.asp
His main site address is: http://www.tonyevans.org/
Dr. Stanley:
http://www.kintera.org/site/c.7nKFISNvEqG/b.1014815/k.873A/InTouch_Radio.htm#
His main site address is: http://www.intouch.org/
As for my pastor, prayerfully, his sermons will be on the Web
in the near future. I'll post an announcement when it happens.
After you listen to Dr. Evans and Dr. Stanley, please
share your thoughts with me.
God bless,
Steve Kendall
on the radio Monday - Friday and watch Dr. Stanley on
TV every Sunday.
Both of these pastors, like the senior pastor of my church,
Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, Dr. Lucius M. Dalton, give fantastic,
Spirit-filled sermons. I have yet to hear a sermon from
these men that I didn't like. Their messages often resonate with things going on in my life.
To truly learn more, I take notes on their sermons and
maintain a notebook that I can review.
I encourage you to listen to Dr. Stanley and Dr. Evans online at
the following sites:
Dr. Evans:
http://www.oneplace.com/ministries/the_alternative/Archives.asp
His main site address is: http://www.tonyevans.org/
Dr. Stanley:
http://www.kintera.org/site/c.7nKFISNvEqG/b.1014815/k.873A/InTouch_Radio.htm#
His main site address is: http://www.intouch.org/
As for my pastor, prayerfully, his sermons will be on the Web
in the near future. I'll post an announcement when it happens.
After you listen to Dr. Evans and Dr. Stanley, please
share your thoughts with me.
God bless,
Steve Kendall
Thursday, October 20, 2005
How I Spent My Summer Vacation--With Jesus
by Steve Kendall, Witness for Christ/Writer, BibleStudyCafe.com
(First published in the Sept. 2005 edition of the Mount Moriah Baptist Church newsletter.)
One morning this past summer, while working in my garden, I began to reflect on how God blessed me with the strength and energy to complete a lot of work around my house despite my muscle disease. I was able to paint the exterior of our home, build a gazebo made of bamboo, and many other projects—all made possible by God.
I felt blessed by all of this, but I thought, “What have you done lately to honor and serve God?” It was there, in my garden that I decided to rededicate myself to the Lord in an effort to better serve and obey God.
For several years, I gave the Devil opportunities to defeat me through my health. I would become angry when I didn’t feel well enough to attend church. I began to doubt what I could do physically, as well as mentally, and after awhile, became reluctant to fully participate in serving God.
Since that morning in the garden, I have been blessed with a new joy for life and a greater passion for and understanding of the Bible. And, since that morning in the garden, a series of blessings flowed:
I rejoined the Evangelism Ministry at my church, Mount Moriah Baptist Church, and took my son along as we fed the homeless and was blessed as my son joined the Evangelism Ministry as well.
I once again look forward to attending church and not focusing on my health problems as a barrier to my worship and fellowship experience.
I now pray more often throughout the day and call upon the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit to help me.
I also decided to remove the word “worry” from my vocabulary and instead focus on what Jesus taught the disciples as recounted in Matthew 6:24-34 and again in Luke 12:22-34. I especially try to remember what Jesus told them in Luke 12: 25, “Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?”
Other blessings flowed all summer long. Despite a drop in my income by 90%, after leaving full-time teaching due to health problems, God continued to provide for my family, just as He promised.
After ten years of writer’s block, I was finally inspired to finish a series of short stories called, “God’s Glorious Christian Soldiers.” At present, I’m even completing work on my second book—all thanks to God.
As I embark on my next career, that of a writer, I’ve decided to dedicate my work to spreading the Good News and introducing others to Christ. As my pastor, Dr. Lucius Dalton recently told our congregation, the best method to evangelize is by word of mouth. I realize that I certainly need to improve in that area.
I’m a better Christian, husband and father thanks to that garden moment with our Lord. I basically experienced a “spiritual growth spurt” this summer and must thank Jesus daily for that. For without Him, I was truly stumbling along in the dark.
So, whenever the Devil tries to gain a foothold, during a valley day, I will read this article again, to remind myself of God’s awesome mountain experience that awaits each of us.
(First published in the Sept. 2005 edition of the Mount Moriah Baptist Church newsletter.)
One morning this past summer, while working in my garden, I began to reflect on how God blessed me with the strength and energy to complete a lot of work around my house despite my muscle disease. I was able to paint the exterior of our home, build a gazebo made of bamboo, and many other projects—all made possible by God.
I felt blessed by all of this, but I thought, “What have you done lately to honor and serve God?” It was there, in my garden that I decided to rededicate myself to the Lord in an effort to better serve and obey God.
For several years, I gave the Devil opportunities to defeat me through my health. I would become angry when I didn’t feel well enough to attend church. I began to doubt what I could do physically, as well as mentally, and after awhile, became reluctant to fully participate in serving God.
Since that morning in the garden, I have been blessed with a new joy for life and a greater passion for and understanding of the Bible. And, since that morning in the garden, a series of blessings flowed:
I rejoined the Evangelism Ministry at my church, Mount Moriah Baptist Church, and took my son along as we fed the homeless and was blessed as my son joined the Evangelism Ministry as well.
I once again look forward to attending church and not focusing on my health problems as a barrier to my worship and fellowship experience.
I now pray more often throughout the day and call upon the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit to help me.
I also decided to remove the word “worry” from my vocabulary and instead focus on what Jesus taught the disciples as recounted in Matthew 6:24-34 and again in Luke 12:22-34. I especially try to remember what Jesus told them in Luke 12: 25, “Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?”
Other blessings flowed all summer long. Despite a drop in my income by 90%, after leaving full-time teaching due to health problems, God continued to provide for my family, just as He promised.
After ten years of writer’s block, I was finally inspired to finish a series of short stories called, “God’s Glorious Christian Soldiers.” At present, I’m even completing work on my second book—all thanks to God.
As I embark on my next career, that of a writer, I’ve decided to dedicate my work to spreading the Good News and introducing others to Christ. As my pastor, Dr. Lucius Dalton recently told our congregation, the best method to evangelize is by word of mouth. I realize that I certainly need to improve in that area.
I’m a better Christian, husband and father thanks to that garden moment with our Lord. I basically experienced a “spiritual growth spurt” this summer and must thank Jesus daily for that. For without Him, I was truly stumbling along in the dark.
So, whenever the Devil tries to gain a foothold, during a valley day, I will read this article again, to remind myself of God’s awesome mountain experience that awaits each of us.
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