Posts tagged “Church Family”
Christianity Seems Foolish
Watch the entire devotional series from this week as Pastor Ben helps us see that what looks foolish to the world actually gives us great hope.
Foolish Christianity: What’s up With the Bread and Wine?
There are many things that can divide us. But we should focus on being unified by creating a holy community through this simple, seemingly foolish meal.
If you build it, they will come
“If you build it, they will come.” That was the classic line from the classic baseball movie Field of Dreams. A mysterious voice from…
Laugh a little
Life can be so serious. There’s a lot of important stuff going on, important things we need to be doing, and important matters we…
No time for spiritual retirement
The Johnny Depp trial and the latest Top Gun movie have shown me, among other things, that my generation isn’t as young as it…
Two tips for church
If you’re part of a local gathering of Christians, how could you make your church even better? Paul encourages growth when he writes, “Brothers…
Jesus Judges Churches Too: Do We Compromise Sexual Morality?
Churches today face the temptation of believing they are faithful while subtly compromising their values, especially when it comes to biblical sexual morality. It’s an uncomfortable topic that needs to be addressed, Pastor Mike says, in order to enjoy God’s gift of sex, to understand the consequences of falling to sexual temptations, and to see how God helps us through it all.
Choose your own adventure with God this summer
If your Bible reading has sloughed a little these last weeks (er, months), Haggai is the perfect book to get you back into it….
Jesus Judges Churches Too: Faith in the Midst of Suffering
It’s tempting to think that being a good enough Christian will lead to a good life. But Jesus warns us that because of our faith in him, we will suffer and have to endure pain. That begs the question: Then why risk everything for Jesus? The answer lies in a short letter from Jesus to a small first-century church suffering unimaginable persecution. It’s an answer that still holds true for us today as we hold on to our faith while battling through the hard times.
The Book of Revelation
Watch the entire devotional series from this week as Pastor Jon takes us through the book of Revelation—and gives us the most important takeaway.
The Book of Revelation: The Risk of Being Lukewarm
Are you too complacent in your faith? too comfortable in your life?
Known and loved
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before. A guy in a suit and tie walks into a bar; everyone in the place turns…
