The Bible teaches us that church isn't a building and isn't a place, but a people. Followers of Jesus are the church. There is what we call a "universal" aspect to this--every believer from every age of history and every location on earth. We are one big family, but we won't all be together until… Continue reading How to “do church” when we can’t gather together
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Good Reads 01.18.17 (on: the cost of following Jesus, parenting, and more!)
Here is a collection of good reads gathered from across the internet this past week. Enjoy! On community and the cost of following Jesus: Church, This is a Call for Familial Friendship by Christine Hoover We certainly can't lay out the benefits without the costs for the unconverted, but perhaps even more so we must… Continue reading Good Reads 01.18.17 (on: the cost of following Jesus, parenting, and more!)
What Child Is This? (an advent meditation)
What Child is this Who, laid to rest On Mary’s lap, is sleeping? Whom angels greet With anthems sweet While shepherds watch are keeping? This, this is Christ, the King Whom shepherds guard and angels sing Haste, haste to bring Him laud The Babe, the Son of Mary! The Christmas song What Child Is This?… Continue reading What Child Is This? (an advent meditation)
Good Reads 09.21.16 (on: friendship, being ordinary, and more!)
Here is a collection of good reads gathered from across the internet this past week. Enjoy! On the needed wounds through faithful friends: Find a Friend to Wound You by Greg Morse Praise God then for the faithful wounds of true friends who protect us from ultimate injury. They tell us plainly, “You’re flirting with… Continue reading Good Reads 09.21.16 (on: friendship, being ordinary, and more!)
Speak Out! (a meditation)
Has the Lord redeemed you? Then speak out! ~Psalm 107:2 (NLT) Almost everybody loves to hear a good story. Even better if the story gives us hope that people or things or situations can change. We crave that light in the darkness which points toward better days. God intends his people to be such storytellers.… Continue reading Speak Out! (a meditation)
Awana and Youth (2016-17) begins 9/14!
Wednesday night kicks-off our Awana and Youth programs for the 2016-17 school year. Both start in the gym at 6:30pm and finish at 8:00pm. As always, adult prayer meeting and Bible study gathers at 7:00pm. For more information, check out, like, and follow our Facebook pages: Click *here* for our Awana Facebook page. or Click… Continue reading Awana and Youth (2016-17) begins 9/14!
Good Reads 09.07.16 (on: marriage, God’s loving discipline, and more!)
Here is a collection of good reads gathered from across the internet this past week. Enjoy! On growing your marriage: Your Marriage Is Either Growing or It Isn't by Melissa Edgington But, I think after seventeen years I have finally begun to learn that no marriage will grow deep and strong unless we are both… Continue reading Good Reads 09.07.16 (on: marriage, God’s loving discipline, and more!)
Good Reads 08.31.16 (on: quietness, a greater love for God, and more!)
Here is a collection of good reads gathered from across the internet this past week. Enjoy! On fathering: 6 Things a Godly Dad Does by Scott Slayton A man can only be an effective father as he continues to grow spiritually. Our marriage and parenting will be impacted by our sin and lack of maturity.… Continue reading Good Reads 08.31.16 (on: quietness, a greater love for God, and more!)
Be Merciful to Me, a Sinner (a meditation)
One of my favorite old hymns is Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy. The last verse goes: Let not conscience make you linger / Nor of fitness fondly dream All the fitness He requireth / Is to feel your need of Him It reminds us of the fact that we have nothing to offer God… Continue reading Be Merciful to Me, a Sinner (a meditation)
Good Reads 08.24.16 (on: justice, God’s love, and prayer)
Here is a collection of good reads gathered from across the internet this past week. Enjoy! On the greatness of God's love for us: We Have Nothing to Offer the One Who Offers Us Everything by Jared C. Wilson If you look to Jesus, the bread of life, and ask him to satisfy your hunger,… Continue reading Good Reads 08.24.16 (on: justice, God’s love, and prayer)
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