The Community MinistryWeekly Message: The Power Behind the PurposeMay 26, 2026 Have you ever been out fishing in the Gulf Stream? The western edge of the current typically flows anywhere from 10 to 20 miles offshore from Islamorada, roughly tracking the drop-off of the continental shelf. Driven by trade winds and the squeezing effect of the narrow Continue Reading…
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Gifts that Last a Lifetime
The Community MinistryWeekly Message: Gifts that Last a LifetimeApril 7, 2026 Every individual possesses a unique set of abilities and a blend of innate talents that shape how we interact with the world. From the analytical mind that untangles complex problems to the empathetic heart that offers comfort without a word, these capacities represent more Continue Reading…
Anchored in the Storm
First Baptist Islamorada Weekly Message: Anchored in the Storm March 4, 2025 Have you ever had to anchor your boat in a storm? I have had several occasions where a severe thunderstorm seemed to come out of nowhere and gave me some significant challenges out on the water. I have talked to many of our Continue Reading…
Kindness
The Community Ministry Weekly Message: Kindness October 1, 2024 So, what is kindness and why is it the focus of this week’s message? Kindness is defined as the quality of being warmhearted, considerate, humane, and sympathetic, an inclination to do kind or charitable acts. Is our country and community becoming more or less kind? Continue Reading…
Our Inheritance
The Community Ministry Weekly Message: Our Inheritance June 11, 2024 Have you ever wondered what your inheritance will be? We use the word inheritance several ways today. One meaning of the word would be those things you acquire from someone who has died. The Mirriam Webster Dictionary defines the word to mean “the acquisition Continue Reading…
Integrity
The Community Ministry Weekly Message: Integrity May 14, 2024 We live in a world that seems to change a lot every day. Recently I was reading through some articles on what several journalists believe will be the most impactful changes to our world over the next decade. Some of the more notable changes that Continue Reading…