“Then His disciples remembered this prophecy from the Scriptures: ‘Passion for God’s house will consume Me.’” (John 2:17 NLT) Passion is a multidimensional issue. There are those in our world today who are very passionate about evil, and it’s no wonder. Satan is extremely motivated to take as many people to hell with him asContinue reading “Apathy and Passion”
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Are You Ready?
“And just as each person is destined to die once and after that comes judgment, so also Christ dies once for all time as a sacrifice to take away the sins of many people. He will come again, not to deal with our sins, but to bring salvation to all who are eagerly waiting forContinue reading “Are You Ready?”
Why Does Christianity Work?
“In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God.” (John 1:1 NLT) Christianity, as I understand it, isn’t a religion, as much as it’s a relationship. So, the question above could also be asked, as with any relationship, “Why does a relationship with the God of theContinue reading “Why Does Christianity Work?”
The Basis of Unity (Part 2)
“Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace. For there is one body and one Spirit, just as you have been called to one glorious hope for the future.” (Ephesians 4:3-4 NLT) In yesterday’s post we looked at the basis of unity from practical aspects based on whoContinue reading “The Basis of Unity (Part 2)”
Is Conversion a Good Thing?
“Jesus called a little child to Him and put the child among them. Then He said, ‘I tell you the truth, unless you turn from your sins and become like little children, you will never get into the Kingdom of Heaven. So anyone who becomes as humble as this little child is the greatest inContinue reading “Is Conversion a Good Thing?”
Our Indispensable Anchor
“This hope is a strong and trustworthy anchor for our souls. It leads us through the curtain into God’s inner sanctuary.” (Hebrews 6:19 NLT) Hope, like love, is an often misunderstood and underused privilege that is given those of us who know and love Jesus. Hoping for a good score on an exam or thatContinue reading “Our Indispensable Anchor”
Who’s “Broken” in Your Life?
“I am ignored as if I were dead, as if I were a broken pot.” (Psalm 31:12 NLT) Realizing there are lots of ways to think about brokenness, let me try to give a clearer understanding of what I mean, at least for purposes of this post. But before I do that, just to makeContinue reading “Who’s “Broken” in Your Life?”
The Gospel vs Religion
“And when you fast, don’t make it obvious, as the hypocrites do, for they try to look miserable and disheveled so people will admire them for their fasting. I tell you the truth, that is the only reward they will ever get.” (Matthew 6:16 NLT) In our July 10th worship, Dr. Bryan Loritts shared aContinue reading “The Gospel vs Religion”
Walking With Jesus 