How do you know the right way to go? Follow Jesus, he will always lead you on the right path. How do you find out the truth, in any situation? Ask Jesus, he will always give you the truth. How can you know that you will have eternal life in heaven and enjoy abundant life … Continue reading The Way. The Truth. The Life.
Author: Derek Spain
Mini Fall Festivals were a hit!
Last Thursday, many families from our church held Mini Fall Festivals in their neighborhoods. (If you're wondering what they were, see this post.) Here are some quotes we heard about them: "The kids loved it!" "Mom, pleeeassse... I don't want to leave!" "We did a hayride through our neighborhood. We gave about 100 kids along … Continue reading Mini Fall Festivals were a hit!
Washing Feet?!
The roads were not clean in the first century. Some were cobblestone, but most were dirt roads. People and animals shared the same roads, and animals are not very good at cleaning up after themselves (when you gotta go, you gotta go!). Open sandals were the footwear of choice. Everybody wore them. So when you … Continue reading Washing Feet?!
Mini Fall Festivals
On October 31, many of your neighbors will come over to your house, dressed in costumes, asking for free candy. Let's take this opportunity to get to know our neighbors better and advance the cause of Christ at the same time. So here's the idea: Set up a “mini fall festival’ in your yard. It … Continue reading Mini Fall Festivals
Do You Believe This?
The news was not good. A close friend was gravely sick, and he was far away. He just knew in his heart that his friend was going to die. When he finally arrived near the house to check on his friend and his friend's family, the look on Martha's face confirmed it: her brother Lazarus … Continue reading Do You Believe This?
The Good Shepherd
The eternal God of the universe relates to us in amazing ways. The Bible uses descriptions that we can understand to describe this relationship. God is our Father, King, Helper, Comforter, Healer, Savior, Encourager and much, much more. Jesus is God's Son, literally God-in-the-flesh. Jesus is the great "I AM." Jesus is the Good Shepherd. … Continue reading The Good Shepherd
Hospitality
When Levi met Jesus and began to follow him, one of the first things he did was to invite some friends over for a meal so that they could meet Jesus too. Levi’s friends were not religious or deeply devoted to God. But he knew Jesus could change their life. And the first step in … Continue reading Hospitality
The Door
Front doors. Back doors. Car doors. Bedroom doors. Bathroom doors. Office doors. Doors on "Monsters Inc." A band called "The Doors" from a few years ago. Lots of doors. Why do we need doors? What do they do? And why would Jesus refer to himself as a door? “I assure you: Anyone who doesn’t enter … Continue reading The Door
The God Who Can Move Mountains is Mighty to Save
It would be really hard for me to move a mountain. It would take a lot of money, a lot of explosives, a lot of workers, a lot of dump trucks, a ton of work, and an enormous amount of time. God could move that mountain in an instant. Just ask anyone who has lived … Continue reading The God Who Can Move Mountains is Mighty to Save
The Light of the World
The news we read online and hear on TV is not always good news. The reporters are talking about the government shutdown, looming debt crisis, wars around the world, leaders who won't work together, crime in local communities and more. It could get you depressed and discouraged. However, if you know that God is in … Continue reading The Light of the World