Sermon Excerpt – Behavior that Matches the Gospel (Titus 2:1-10)

Brothers and sisters in Christ, we belong to Jesus. This is not the case because of anything we have done or can do. This is not true because of who we are in ourselves. This is true only because of what Jesus has done for us. The grace of God has appeared and has brought … Continue reading Sermon Excerpt – Behavior that Matches the Gospel (Titus 2:1-10) →

A Prayer for Church Leaders – God’s Stewards

Lord, May we remember that we are stewards. We are managers. We are to manage the church. We are to care for and love the church. However, remind us that we are managers of the church; we are not the church's owners. You are the owner of Your church. You have purchased the church with … Continue reading A Prayer for Church Leaders – God’s Stewards →

Prayer for Grace-Driven, Grace-Transformed Homes

Father, I pray that our homes would display the Gospel. May our lives at home be consistent with our profession to know You. Jesus, may our marriages reflect Your relationship with the Church. Protect our purity and holiness.  I pray that our marriages would be Christ-exalting.  For the singles reading and praying this, guard their … Continue reading Prayer for Grace-Driven, Grace-Transformed Homes →

Resources for Those Fighting Depression

Tis the season for depression. The night's are longer and the days are colder. There are unusual circumstances with COVID restrictions. Those who battle depression will likely struggle more from now until spring.  This is true for me. I can go through summertime and hardly have a depressed thought. I study and work outdoors from … Continue reading Resources for Those Fighting Depression →

We Have It, So Let’s Use It!

I watched my son play with toys I cherished as a child. I had fought to guard them through my childhood. I was so careful with them all those years. He was not like that. He wanted to play with them, even if it was messy. A thought came to mind as I watched my son play: “Why have it, if you don’t use it?” What was the point of keeping those toys under lock-and-key for private, careful admiration? The toys were meant to be used. I had actually missed a lot of the fun and experience I could have had with those cars. In a way, I misused them, and I did not get to enjoy them. We often treat spiritual gifts like this.