Applause and Criticism

A Reporter once asked a woman from the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra: “How does it feel to get a standing ovation from the crowd at the end of your performance and then wake up in the morning to a negative review in the newspaper?” She said over time she has learned not to pay attention to the applause of the crowd or the disapproval of the critics. She was only after the approval of her conductor.

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A Donkey is Still a Donkey

A Lebanese proverb states, “A donkey is still a donkey even if he carries the sultan’s riches.” No matter how much money, property, and possessions God allows us to have in this short life, we are still a human being, created by God, and have sinned against Him causing our own spiritual death. No matter how much of God’s riches you or I carry around with us in this life, we are still who you are.

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Join us in worship

We offer traditional and contemporary services along with bible classes and ministries. Attending a service is the best way to get to know us!

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Activities at Balboa

We invite you to participate in one or more of our many activities and events as a way to connect, socialize and experience the Balboa Baptist community firsthand.

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Prayer Request

If you have a concern or would like to ask for someone to be lifted up in prayer fill out our short form and we will add them to our list.

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