Marriage is a big deal to God. God's design for marriage is beautiful. Here are five truths about marriage that we must remember. 1. Marriage and having children are God’s ideas. Because marriage and children are God's ideas, people cannot just define marriage any way they choose and expect those definitions to be blessed by … Continue reading The Beauty of Marriage
Author: Derek Spain
Six Questions to Ask of the Bible
Bible Scholar J.I. Packer suggests six questions to ask when reading and studying the Bible, to make sure you are understanding it correctly and putting it into practice in your life. What do these words actually mean? What light do other Scriptures throw on this text? Where and how does it fit into the total biblical … Continue reading Six Questions to Ask of the Bible
The Value of Each Human Life
God values each human life. The Bible makes that very clear. But not all societies honor Jesus Christ and the Bible. And in those societies, many people suffer. When there is no regard for human life, evil people treat other people in terrible ways. Jesus Christ changes people from the inside out. When Jesus is reigning … Continue reading The Value of Each Human Life
Freedom of Religion
This post will focus on the freedom of religion. Here are some Scriptures to consider: John 18:36 (HCSB) 36 “My kingdom is not of this world,” said Jesus. “If My kingdom were of this world, My servants would fight, so that I wouldn't be handed over to the Jews. As it is, My kingdom does not have its … Continue reading Freedom of Religion
Jesus is Lord over Time & Nature
Is anything too hard for God? The answer is "No." He is Lord over all. God is supreme and sovereign over all things, including time. God always answers, right on time. God always meets your needs, right on time. God is also supreme and sovereign over nature. Now, we live in a broken, fallen world. Because … Continue reading Jesus is Lord over Time & Nature
Mission Trip Instructions
So you want to go on a mission trip, eh? (OK, my ten years of living near the Canadian border is coming through. Lots of "eh's" up there. Eh?) To go on your mission trip, how about get some instructions from Jesus, the master of equipping mission teams?! He summoned the Twelve and began to send them out in … Continue reading Mission Trip Instructions
It’s Never Too Late, and Everybody is Somebody
In Mark chapter 5, two events happen simultaneously. A woman who has been suffering for 12 long years with a chronic sickness is miraculously healed by Jesus; and a little 12-year-old girl that is deathly sick dies, then is miraculously brought back to life by Jesus. In this story, we learn a lot of incredibly … Continue reading It’s Never Too Late, and Everybody is Somebody
Reach Out Together
At any moment of any day, you can know that Christians around the world are engaged in gospel conversations, the kind of conversations that Jesus had with people when He was on the earth. God calls us to reach out to others with the good news of Jesus Christ. We have good news to share! Pastor … Continue reading Reach Out Together
Learning to Follow Christ
Learning to follow Christ is a lifelong journey. It begins when you trust in Jesus as Lord & Savior. The same grace that saves you is the grace that sustains you in your walk with Him. Remember daily that Jesus is the one who strengthens and guides you. As you read the Bible, you learn … Continue reading Learning to Follow Christ
Do You Care?
God calls us to show care and compassion to one another. When a church family does this in community with each other, it is powerful beyond belief: needs are met, people are encouraged, lives are changed. Because of the way that God has worked in our lives, we know that He is a caring God. … Continue reading Do You Care?