BLOGS
Life-Giving Friendships
The Bible has some examples to turn to when thinking about our friendships and relationships with others. As Christians, how should our friendships be rooted in the Word, point to Jesus, and ultimately, be life-giving?
How Can I Grow in Patience?
Some of us can be patient in some ways but not others. How can we be holistically patient in our lives?
Is Our Hope Believable? Apologetics for the Christian Faith
Discover why belief in Jesus offers hope and answers in a diverse world of beliefs. Learn how the path of redemption through Jesus addresses the perplexity of creation, the reality of suffering, and the quest for meaning, providing lasting fulfillment and purpose beyond transient solutions offered by other worldviews.
Make the Most of Sunday
Does the Sunday worship gathering feel routine to you? While important for the Christian, it takes intentionality to get the most out of a Sunday. Here are 7 ways that you can be encouraged, and grow in your worship of God through the church gathering this week.
Why Does Our Church Use The Valley of Vision?
The Valley of Vision is a popular compilation of Puritanical writings used by many Christians and churches around the nation. With the complicated past of the Puritans, why is this book still found on the shelves of many believers and so highly revered?
Can Women Be Deacons? Humbly, Yes.
The evidence from the exegesis of 1st Timothy 3:8-11, the historical validity that women served as deaconesses, the cultural necessity for women to serve in this role, and the helper design of the woman all lead me to humbly conclude that women can serve in this office.
How Do I Put God First In My Decisions?
How can we ensure we are making decisions that put God first? What cultural influences, idolatries, and desires might be inadvertently affecting our choices? Explore how we can align our lives with his purposes and discover a protocol we can follow to ensure we are traveling down the path of his will for our lives.
How Are Instruments Used to Worship God?
God’s people have used instruments to artfully express worship for thousands of years. What purpose do instruments serve in a modern worship service? As a member of the congregation, what do you do as the instruments play, but there isn’t anything to sing?
Should I Ask More Questions?
How often do you ask thoughtful questions? Why are questions important? How can questions help us love others, understand ourselves, learn about the world, and connect more with God? What does it look like to be more inquisitive?
The Story of Hudson Taylor
Hudson Taylor was sold out for God and the mission of sharing Jesus with the people in China. Throughout his life, Taylor experienced much loss, challenge, and hardship as he sought to follow and obey Jesus, Taylor was the founder of the China Inland Mission, and by the time of his death, he had seen hundreds of missionaries accept the calling to serve the Lord in China and thousands of people say "yes" to following Jesus through the CIM.
How Does the Church as a "Called-Out Assembly" Change How You Live?
The church is called out by God to himself. While this is a wonderful act, how does it affect how you should live your every day life?
Should I Start Journaling?
While not commanded in Scripture, the act of journaling can be a greatly beneficial spiritual discipline to employ.