Vaccines (12/17)
There is a lot of talk today about vaccines and how soon we may get them. They will be helpful. But there is a greater virus and...
Mark Barbee
Discipleship Pastor
Mark has worn many hats at Fairfield over the thirty years he has been a pastor here. He has degrees from OSU and Cincinnati Bible Seminary. He loves to teach Bible studies, and to lead Baptism and New Member Classes. He has written several books. The most recent is titled Testimonies of Discipleship – Stories from the Local Church. He and his wife Lori are very involved in leading our prayer ministry. Mark plays guitar and enjoys leading prayer and praise gatherings. They have three children and five grandchildren. Mark enjoys writing, travel and golf.
What is Hanukkah? (12/10)
Why would Christians be interested in Hanukkah (Chanukah)? It is the last feast that was added to the Jewish calendar about 185 years...
Look it Up in the New Testament (12/3)
It is almost humorous to consider how many ways the little word “up” is used in our language. It can be a noun, a verb, an adverb,...
Joy in the Psalms Part II (11/25)
Psalm 66 commands “Shout with joy to God all the earth! Sing the glory of his name, make his praise glorious.” Psalm 71 has this...
The Real Lessons of Thanksgiving (11/19)
The Pilgrims helped found this country and everyone knows the story of how they landed in the fall of 1620 and lost about half their number...
Joy in the Psalms (11/12)
The Psalms are a tremendous source of joy and praise. They are especially helpful in troubled times like our nation has experienced...
It’s Time to Rise Above Fear (11/5)
Now that politicking is abated for a while, it is time to look at what is true and what has been fear-mongering. How many times did Jesus...
Tie a Knot and Hang On! (10/29)
You know the old saying, “When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on!” With God’s help, we can hang on because...
Prayer for the Court (10/22)
Let’s begin our devotional this week with something that is very urgent for our society. The confirmation of Judge Amy Coney Barrett...