by FBC Knoxville | Feb 13, 2023 | FirstLife Blog
When I was a child, I remember hearing the story of Joni Erickson Tada. She had a terrible swimming accident that left her a quadriplegic. In spite of her physical limitations, Joni became an accomplished author and artist. Her story of faith is inspiring. On her...
by FBC Knoxville | Feb 6, 2023 | FirstLife Blog
I so enjoyed celebrating communion with the family of faith yesterday. We’ve just begun to pass the plates again in the 11:00 am service. While I love the image of approaching the altar, as we do in the First Community early service, I also love the image of serving...
by FBC Knoxville | Jan 30, 2023 | Uncategorized
A pastor of a small church would occasionally call on a gentleman to pray, and every time this one particular man would pray, he would end with the strangest statement: “And, oh Lord, prop us up on our leaning side.” One day after hearing this phrase over and...
