May 3
2020
Christian Civil Obedience and Disobedience
For Christians, Civil Obedience is the norm. Civil Disobedience is the exception. Sometimes it becomes necessary to disobey civil rulers.
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Be Careful About Wanting to be Pleased
Dear Christian, we seem too often to wrongly think that everything and everyone must align to please us, or all is loss and everything is a failure. This is painful idolatry and must be replaced with sincere worship.
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WHY CHRISTIANS CARE SO MUCH ABOUT THE LOST AND WANDERING
When Jesus changes your heart, your motives and affections and desires change.
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How to Know if You are Really a Christian
People wonder all the time if they are really a believer. Sometimes other people see a person who says they are Christian and wonder if that is a true profession of faith. This can be for any number of reasons. But there is one specific way found in 2 Timothy 2:19 where are you can know if a person is truly a Christian.
Keep ReadingWhy Baptism and Church Membership Go Together
Let’s pattern our baptisms and church membership as closely to the scriptural pattern as we can. Let's link baptism and church membership more closely. Let's see them as part of a unified process to glorify God, build up believers, and reach the world.
Keep Reading As we live a Christ-honoring life…
As we live a Christ-honoring life… Pure gospel living looks different than posing for pictures It stands in stark contrast to life lived under lights A sovereign God changes our motives The authoritative Word renews our minds
Keep ReadingGod’s Magnificent Grace
As I am alive, raised, and seated with Christ by God’s grace… 5 ongoing outcomes I observe about God’s grace towards me.
Keep Reading Hope of Forgiveness is Real
Has life put a lot of mileage on you? Are you weighed down by the toll it has taken? Are you weary? Are you troubled? Do you feel hopeless? There is hope of forgiveness in Jesus.
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2020
Jonathon Edwards on Christian Citizenship
Jonathon Edwards on Christian Citizenship. Six important things to bear in mind.
Apr 28
2020
Coronavirus and Relationships: 4 Keys To Health
This Coronavirus crisis, especially the shelter-in-place aspect, has affected many relationships. It has tested many families and friendships. An over-abundance of stress and frazzled nerves, plus dwelling in closer quarters, almost always results in increased friction. If we are honest, we have all contributed. How can you make a positive, godly impact in your home, church, neighborhood, and the larger community? Here are 4 Keys to Relational Health you can practice during this Coronavirus pandemic.
Apr 20
2020
Finding Pleasure in God by Doing the Word
Take the opportunity to find your pleasure in God today, rather than wallowing in self-pity, or pontificating about your opinions. Read Hebrews 13:1-19 and see how many exhortations you can practice during this shelter-in-place, social distancing, quarantine time.
Apr 14
2020
Easter has Tuesday Significance
It is easy to miss the point of significant days; to get so emotionally attached to an event we miss their daily importance.
Apr 13
2020
Why is Jesus’s Resurrection so Important?
The resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead is the most important event in history.
Apr 10
2020
“Good” Friday?
Good Friday starts in seeming defeat, yet leads to victory on Resurrection Sunday. Christ’s separation and suffering led to the greatest victory imaginable.
Opinions on how to respond right now are many. The right and wrong of all this is really tricky. Some are more clear cut and all are wisdom issues.
Mar 20
2020
Homebound Helps Relationally and Devotionally
You’re homebound now. If it’s not a regular occurrence you might be getting cabin fever. If you’re not used to it you might be getting annoyed with one another. Especially when the schedule gets so upended. What can you do?
Mar 13
2020
The Great Physician Knows
I don’t know about you, but it’s kind of nice to know you get to just rest a while. We are so crazy busy in our lives that sometimes we don’t stop to take a breather. So, a forced pause might be just what the Great Physician ordered.