For the third week in our Advent series, Pastor Chris helped us examine Ruth 3. On a quick read through the chapter, you might be left wondering what you’ve just read…
Read MoreAs we continue our Advent series in the book of Ruth, we are reminded that God is providential over every detail of our lives. This truth can particularly comfort…
Read MoreThis Christmas, our church is going through an Advent series on the book of Ruth titled “Hope for a Weary World.” Have you felt weary or worn out recently…
Read MoreAs a church, we were recently reminded that our actions reveal the condition of our hearts. In Mark 12:38-44, we find two opposite examples that teach an important lesson about actions and desires…
Read MoreAdvent is intended to be more than candles lit on Sunday mornings or chocolates to be eaten daily (though I’m a big fan of any excuse to eat a piece of chocolate). It is meant to be a heart-preparation… a time of reflection, reading, prayer and worship. As Joy to the World says, “let every heart prepare Him room.”
Read MoreWhat is our greatest responsibility? We certainly have important responsibilities like caring for our kids, fulfilling our duties at work, and maintaining healthy relationships. As believers…
Read MoreHave you ever felt stunned or amazed by something wonderful? Have you ever tried to describe something so incredible that no words seemed right? When we consider God’s plan of salvation, it’s hard not to be overcome with a jaw-dropping sense of awe and wonder…
Read MoreAt times, it can be challenging for us to recognize and submit to the authority of others. We sometimes push back, fight against, and question authority. Sadly, we do this most of all with our Savior. Every time we sin, we rebel against His authority and insist on our own ways…
Read MoreWhat do others think about Christians and the church? It is common for those outside the church to think of us as hypocritical. This review doesn’t really surprise us much. You’ve probably heard that one before. As Christians, we tend to write off this critique…
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