Shall We Truly Hear the Psalms?
In one way or another in his many works, Walter Brueggemann has asked his readers, “Shall we truly hear the Psalms?” I hear in his...
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bguffey
- Aug 12
Prayers in Praise of Every Age: Aging
While waiting to hear from an ophthalmologist about a cataract. (08.11.23) O LORD, Thank you for reminders of age that let me know life...
caitlin483
- May 25
Christ to the World
To celebrate FSBC's 175th anniversary, our May 21st, 2023 worship service comprised of four different meditations from minister and...
caitlin483
- May 25
Progressive
To celebrate FSBC's 175th anniversary, our May 21st, 2023 worship service comprised of four different meditations from minister and...
caitlin483
- May 25
Committed to Downtown
To celebrate FSBC's 175th anniversary, our May 21st, 2023 worship service comprised of four different meditations from minister and...
caitlin483
- May 25
Excellence in Worship
To celebrate FSBC's 175th anniversary, our May 21st, 2023 worship service comprised of four different meditations from minister and...
caitlin483
- May 11
175 Anniversary Celebratory Shirts
One of the hallmarks of Freemason Street Baptist Church is our commitment to service. As we look to celebrate our 175th Anniversary, what...
bguffey
- May 1
The Power of Teachers Is a Calling to Shape Lives
As another school year draws nearer to a close, I’m thinking of teachers and thanking God for them, especially now. My mom and Angie’s,...
bguffey
- Apr 10
The Day After the Resurrection (again)
(a reposting, heartfelt and still true) It had been one of those nights when it felt as if, with enough of a shove, the entire world...
Bob Guffey
- Mar 29
Our Easter Journey: From the Ashes of Lent to the Fire of Pentecost
What is it that makes a Christian a Christian? Is it following a particular philosophy or having an attitude of care and compassion for...
Make of Us A New Creation
"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come" (2 Corinthians 5:17, NIV) On Saturday, March 4, 2023 members of our church...
Bob Guffey
- Feb 28
The Work of Lent: Becoming People of Forgiveness
The Seven Words of Jesus from the Cross occupy our Sundays in worship this Lenten season and on through Resurrection Sunday. We hope to...
Bob Guffey
- Feb 2
Waking Up to Jesus
When she was faced with people others found difficult to be with or even threatening, Mother Theresa would pray, “In what distressing...
Bob Guffey
- Nov 29, 2022
Attentive at Advent
The poem is called “Annunciation.” You can find it in a lovely book called A Pentecost of Finches, written by Robert Siegel. She didn’t...
Bob Guffey
- Nov 3, 2022
Vote Like a (True) Wesleyan (Better Angels)
The election to choose who would succeed George Washington as president, held in 1796, was a bitter contest marked by meanness,...
Deborah Antony
- Oct 5, 2022
Deacon Discernment- calling our servant leaders
Beloved Freemason Street, At this time in our church year, we turn our attention to the nomination of deacons. I have been asked to...
Bob Guffey
- Oct 4, 2022
The Flood Never Gets the Last Word
(The flood in your life may not be literal, but many of us are feeling overwhelmed in some way today. Keep going.) The things we witness...
Bob Guffey
- Apr 27, 2022
The Wounded God
Thomas’ encounter with the Risen Christ can teach us what it means to be the Church today. Like Thomas, we are disciples who have not yet...
Bob Guffey
- Apr 26, 2022
Good Doubt
For many Christians, doubt is a word that reflects failure, especially when it comes to their faith. I know many who have questioned...
Bob Guffey
- Apr 25, 2022
Thomas Was Wounded, Not Doubting
It took a while for me to get to know Thomas. For years, I knew of him by the wholly inappropriate nickname, Doubting Thomas. Growing up...
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