The extreme cold and fresh snow have made traveling difficult on some of our local roads. I drove around our church’s area earlier this evening and noticed some slick intersections and roadways. The subzero windchill is making it difficult for road salt to work effectively, and with the temperatures plummeting…
Since mid-March, the COVID-19 has caused many churches to limit their assemblies – some have even had to cancel all meetings. Here in St. Louis County we were limited to less than 10 people per meeting room. Those requirements have been eased for churches in the St. Louis County. According…
Updated March 19, 2020 The current COVID-19 pandemic is constantly changing, and it behooves us to adapt to those changes as they come. Recently, the St. Louis County government has placed a 9-person cap on all assemblies. Consequently, our church will be abiding by the following procedures: We are encouraging…
It was the year 1973, and a young wife waited nervously in the doctor’s office. The grim-faced doctor approached slowly. He chose his words carefully. “Mrs. Cassada, I am sorry to tell you that the fetus you carry will not be born a normal child. It will probably die in…
It’s no secret that the weeknight prayer meeting is the least popular service in the weekly schedule of most churches. People have all sorts of reasons that keep them away from the prayer meeting. Some folks get home from work too late, others aren’t able to drive at night, and…
My name is Joe Cassada, I’m the founder and pastor of Solid Rock Baptist Church. I grew up in a military family and spent my childhood in places like Montana, Texas, Washington, Colorado, and Japan. I was privileged to be raised in a strong Christian home. As a teenager, I…