Emily had traveled from Taiwan to our town to work a semester as a college exchange student. Her family was Buddhist, but a short time before arriving in our town she had heard about Jesus, believed in him as her Lord and Savior, and was saved by his grace. Emily wanted to be obedient to … Continue reading Be Baptized
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The Baptism of Jesus
It was a big deal that Jesus was baptized. Everyone knew it was a big deal. The man who baptized Him initially tried to prevent it. What was the meaning and significance of His baptism? Here are four insights. Matthew 3:13-17 13 Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan, to be baptized … Continue reading The Baptism of Jesus
John the Baptist
Wild and crazy. Extreme. Camel-hair clothes and a leather belt. A diet of insects and honey. These are some of the phrases that first come to mind when you think of the man known as John the Baptist. But what was he really like, what did he do, and what can we learn from him? … Continue reading John the Baptist
A Conversation Between Families Who Met on a Cruise Led to a Baptism Last Sunday Morning
One of my consistent prayers goes something like this: "Heavenly Father, today as our church family is spread out around our community and around the world -- in homes, at schools, at businesses, at sports and other activities, on vacation, on mission trips, wherever they are -- please use them today to serve others, to … Continue reading A Conversation Between Families Who Met on a Cruise Led to a Baptism Last Sunday Morning
God Has a Plan
God has a plan. He has a plan for everything. He works in and through our lives to grow us, stretch us, and work through us, with the #1 goal of leading men, women, teenagers, and children to faith in Jesus Christ. If we can remember that is the goal, we will find great encouragement … Continue reading God Has a Plan