First Baptist Islamorada Community Ministry Message: Gifts of God January 31, 2023   Have you ever heard the phrase “count your blessings?”  The phrase was first used in a poem written in the 1800’s and became the lyrics of a hymn written by Johnson Oatman written in 1897. It is believed that the idea originated Continue Reading…

First Baptist Islamorada Community Ministry Message: God’s Peace January 24, 2023   Over the next several weeks we will be working to re-launch our clothing ministry.  The clothing closet will be closed for the next few weeks but if you are in need of something during that time, please ask one of our volunteers and Continue Reading…

First Baptist Islamorada Community Ministry Message: God is For Us January 17, 2023   In last week’s message on “Failing Forward”, I talked about how we can learn from our failures to help us better succeed the next time around.  Sometimes when we face difficulties, we can develop a “me against the world” mindset that Continue Reading…

First Baptist Islamorada Community Ministry Message: Failing Forward January 10, 2023   In last week’s message on a “Fresh Start” for the new year, I talked about some of the things in life that can demotivate us from the goals we set for ourselves.  Right at the top of that list is past failures.  How Continue Reading…

First Baptist Islamorada Community Ministry Message: A Fresh Start January 3, 2023 Happy New Year!  I hope your new year is off to a good start.  This is the time of year when many people make new year resolutions to change something about their life.  This is not a recent phenomenon.  Starting the new year Continue Reading…