Anchor Christian Bible Fellowship

04/06/2024

My Dear Friends,
The surgery did not go as planned. It never got started. During anesthesia I was administered an antibiotic. For some unknown reason it caused anaphylaxis shock. My heart which was in excellent condition stopped beating. The doctors worked on me for 21.5 minutes. They administered epinephrine, shock, and pounded my chest in a futile effort. By the grace of God almighty I am alive after losing heart and brain function. I am at Anmed hospital 800 Fant Rd, Anderson SC. If you can visit that would be great. If you have my number call.
I love y'all so much and I am glad the Lord allowed me to continue here on earth
I do have broken ribs, no hugs yet. I will be here for a while to recuperate.
May God continue to bless you.
Pastor Dennis

12/27/2023

The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world. He was in the world,

and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him.

He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. Yet to all who did receive him,

to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God—

children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband’s will,

but born of God. The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.

We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son,

who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.

John 1: 9-14

Throughout scripture, the coming of the Messiah became legendary. Generations of hearts ached for a prophesied King of Kings and Lord of Lords to save the chosen people from corruption, oppression, and condemnation. But instead of wealth and power, the Messiah was brought into this world in a humble state and circumstances. The King of Kings was born into poverty. The Lord of Lords was wrapped in cloth and laid in an animal trough. He was quietly raised and lived among Jews and Gentiles until it was time to teach, heal, and then be arrested, crucified, and miraculously resurrected. The true light came down from the heavens, fulfilling prophesies from Samuel, Isaiah, Daniel, and yet, there was still disbelief. How could a baby be the Messiah?

Tis the season for renewing our belief in who Jesus Christ is and why he was sent. Let us take time to be still and meditate on the glorious truth: "This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins." I John 4:9-10.

This Christmas, I pray we have renewed hearts, recognizing and receiving God's love given to us through His Son, Jesus Christ. Help us remember that at his birth, the Word became flesh, and through his life, death, and resurrection, we have seen his glory. He is our King of Kings and Lord of Lords - full of grace and truth. May his light shine forevermore. Amen.

Merry Christmas to you all,

LGN Presiding Presbyter

President, Aidan University,

Dr. Charles Travis

12/24/2023

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12/20/2023

Why does Christmas matter?

•Jesus Christ is the son of God
•More-so God in the flesh
(Emanuel)
• Everything was made for and by Jesus
•Jesus was born of a Virgin
•Jesus lived without sin
•Jesus was tortured and died for all sin
•Jesus rose from the dead
•Jesus is the one to save us from hell
•Jesus stands between the wrath of God that we deserve and the heaven we don't deserve
•Jesus is coming again to claim His faithful
•Jesus is our only hope

That is why Christmas matters!
Forget all the other nonsense and push your anxieties aside. Love your family and worship this coming Monday- just as the Angels and Shepherds did that glorious day.

(Jesus birth did not land on this day but it is a representation of His birth and only that)

God Bless Us Everyone,
Pastor Dennis

12/18/2023

12/06/2023

Found this poem I wrote years ago. Still means the same to me as back then. Can't believe the Lord brought it back to me after sitting in a box for all this time. Thank you Jesus for your love, grace, and mercy.
- Pastor Dennis

12/02/2023

What many folks don't realize is that Satan wants you to do good, hoping that you will believe your good is enough to get you in heaven.
-Pastor Dennis

12/01/2023

Satan used Judas to try to destroy the Ministry and Gospel of Jesus to undermine God.
You aren't exempt from his wiley ways. He'll do it to you.

11/09/2023

Mental health: Transparency
Three and half years ago I was going through some difficult mental health situations. I was never diagnosed properly throughout my life and it was all coming to a head. As a pastor, most folks think you don't have these issues. It is hard to find someone to talk things through, no less convince friends and family that you have a problem. PTSD, chemical imbalance, stress, and many other things can flare up a mental illness. I was gaining weight, feeling down, anxious to the point of hyperventilating, and all the time thinking it was normal because it has happened before and I can work through it. My family was being adversely effected and losing confidence in me. I was in a down spiral.
I learned that mental health illness can be helped and that "crazy pills" were ok.
I was prescribed medication and started therapy with Crossway Ministries Inc .
The key things I learned during this journey were:
I am loved by God and I am not here to impress anybody.
I am a Saint that sometimes sins
I can have conviction about my mess ups but I also need to understand that I am forgiven and I must forgive myself.
The Holy Spirit is real and I need to surrender to it.
Jesus Christ surrendered His life for me to live a life of joy.
Talk about your feelings with someone that can help you through them and not feed the anxiety and depression with foolish advice.
Seek healthy means of living - body, soul, and spirit.
Read the Word of God and apply it in your life.
It is OK to take medication that helps and be honest with Doctors so they can get the medication correct for you.
Ask for help
In the photos you can see a difference physically, but the change mentally and spiritually cannot be seen.
I assure you that I am physically, mentally, and spiritually healthier today than I have ever been in my life. I have many people to thank for that,
but I first and foremost am grateful to almighty God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit.

If you or somebody you know is going through what I have through psychological difficulties, please don't cast them aside. Lead them to a Christ centered place of therapy that will focus on their greatest need.

God Bless You my friends,

Pastor Dennis