The way of forgiveness. The way of hope. The way of peace. The way of love. The way of joy. The way of life, not death. The way of light, not darkness. The way of serving others. The way of forgiving those who have wronged you. The way of truth. The way of righteousness. The … Continue reading The Way of Christ
Category: Living for Christ
Bible Study Teachers… Ask Questions with a Purpose
If you teach the Bible and you want to teach like Jesus did, then you will engage your group in questions and answers. There are a lot of different types of questions that you can ask. Here is a good tip of the week from The Gospel Project to help you think about the types of … Continue reading Bible Study Teachers… Ask Questions with a Purpose
Jase Robertson Event… Next Steps
Recently we had a fun event at our church, where more than 7000 people gathered to hear Jase Robertson share his stories of duck calls, family adventures, and faith in Christ. He was hilariously funny at times, very serious at others, and all-the-time authentic. As Pastor Kevin Miller said, "Jase is the real deal." Jase … Continue reading Jase Robertson Event… Next Steps
Born Again
Some people think evangelical Christians invented the phrase "born again." Or maybe they think Billy Graham did. Or Baptists. And because they don't know who made up the phrase, and because some crazy people claim to be "born again," they run away from the term (and they also run away from crazy people). But you … Continue reading Born Again
Prayers Heard ‘Round the World
Have you ever stopped to think about how amazing prayer is? The God of the universe cares so much about us being part of His plans for the world that He invites us to talk to Him in prayer and listen to Him. On Wednesday as we drove through a snow storm in VA (do they … Continue reading Prayers Heard ‘Round the World
Leaving a Legacy
What kind of legacy are you going to leave? What kind of legacy do you want to leave? What kind of legacy does God want you to leave? One man who lived about 3000 years ago was a soldier, a shepherd and a king at different points of his life. He was not perfect by … Continue reading Leaving a Legacy
Cleaning House
Have you ever noticed that it's a lot more fun to clean someone else's house than to clean your own? It makes you feel good to help them. Plus, you know that you only have to clean this one time; they will have to do it day after day. But the reality is that we … Continue reading Cleaning House
God Controls the Weather?! YES.
When winter storms are on the way, people stock up on food and supplies to endure the bitter cold, feet of snow, and power outages. The networks send their bravest reporters to broadcast live from the scene. Many times the meteorologists predict these storms days before, hyping up the storms even if they never occur. … Continue reading God Controls the Weather?! YES.
Five Ways to Develop Leaders that Expand God’s Kingdom
How does God's kingdom expand? As the creator of the universe, He could have chosen to force His will upon people. But He did not. In His sovereignty, He has chosen to work through people to spread the good news of Jesus Christ to people all over the world. When a person chooses to trust … Continue reading Five Ways to Develop Leaders that Expand God’s Kingdom
Victory Parade
Cities love to host parades when their sports teams win championships. Military parades celebrate those who have served to defend the nation. On Thanksgiving Day, huge floats parade the streets of NYC. Every day of the year, Disney World hosts parades to help "all your dreams come true."Parades are important to cultures. They display our … Continue reading Victory Parade