The gospel is good news. The gospel is good news that needs to be shared. The gospel is also the good news that changes your life. When you understand all that Jesus did for you by living a perfect life, dying for you on the cross, rising from the dead, ascending into heaven, drawing you … Continue reading The impact of the gospel on your life
Category: Living for Christ
Stumbling Blocks
A stumbling block in a literal sense is just what it sounds like: a block of wood, concrete or other material on the ground in the path that causes you to trip or stumble. In a figurative sense, a stumbling block can be an event, someone's behavior or something else that causes your progress to … Continue reading Stumbling Blocks
Where was God when the Las Vegas shooting occurred?
When tragedies occur such as the recent massacre of people attending a concert in Las Vegas, it is very normal to ask the question, "Where was God while this was happening? Why didn't he stop it?" God's Word guides us. In times like these, it is important to seek the Lord and think biblically. We … Continue reading Where was God when the Las Vegas shooting occurred?
On Marriage, Intimacy & Singleness
The Bible has a lot to say about marriage, intimacy and singleness. From the very first book of the Bible, Genesis, marriage is celebrated and described as a union between one man and one woman, living in a covenant relationship with one another for life. Moses is given instructions concerning marriage, intimacy and singleness by … Continue reading On Marriage, Intimacy & Singleness
You belong to Christ
One of the amazing aspects of following Jesus is realizing that even though once we were God's enemy because of our sin, through Jesus God has adopted us into his family, welcomed us onto his team, given us a seat at his table. He is excited to be associated with us. He is excited to … Continue reading You belong to Christ
Extreme Cases
The question is this: should a church ever remove someone from their fellowship? The Corinthian church was a mess. The city of Corinth was very sinful, so much so that even the religious components of first-century Corinth fed the lusts of the flesh. Amazingly, in the midst of this city, God was rescuing people from … Continue reading Extreme Cases
Servants of Christ
When we say, "the church is a mess," we are acknowledging that every church is made up of messy people. We are all sinners who have been saved by God's grace. We are now called saints, and we serve the king who has forgiven us of our sin and given us new life in Christ. We … Continue reading Servants of Christ
Together We Obey
When we obey God, things happen. They happen in a big way. Some people love it when we obey God. Some people do not love it when we obey God. As followers of Jesus, we realize the amazing love, forgiveness, grace and peace that we have found in Jesus, and we realize this same life … Continue reading Together We Obey
What is your life built upon?
We live in the real world. People in our world build their lives upon many things: Material possessions Fame Career advancement Relationships Community involvement A host of other things What that you are doing today will matter in one hundred years? What that you are doing today will matter in one thousand years? If the … Continue reading What is your life built upon?
The impact of God’s Spirit on your life
Many things impact your life: current events, your family, job situation, health, finances, relationships, the weather (eclipse!) and more. God wants to impact your life. He created you. He knows you better than you know yourself. He invites you to trust in Jesus as Lord and Savior. When you receive him by faith, his Holy … Continue reading The impact of God’s Spirit on your life