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From the blog this week: The Person of the Holy Spirit How Do I Find Freedom from Worry? “We’re sinners; I’m a sinner. I don’t deserve any promise of God fulfilled in my life. How can I count on the promises of God being fulfilled in my life? One thing: Christ died for me.” A…
True Rest in the God who Helps “ In this season of uncertainty, where our first-world idols of health and wealth have proven to be flimsy, I have been forced to seek solace in the power of my Maker. I have learned that even if I stop working, the world is sustained by a Helper who does not…
From the blog: Don’t Give Up The Ordinary People God Chose “At times, the local church can seem to us like a sporting event to a non-athlete, or a baking show to a microwave cook, or a book club to someone who doesn’t like to read. It can seem like a big fuss over something…
From the blog: Practice Self-Discipline What is the Attractional Church? “But when attraction becomes the primary mission, you tend to use whatever works to attract them…What you win people with is what you win them to. The best motives in the world cannot sanctify unbiblical methods.” When Your Prayers Lack Words “Prayerlessness feels like wanting to…
From the blog: Flattery is Not Encouragement Waiting on the Lord is Not a Waste “Why is waiting so difficult? Because it feels as if we’re not doing anything. And that’s the point. You’re not doing anything, but God is. However, waiting is one of the greatest applications of the Christian faith. You are putting…
From the blog this week: A Different Kind of Easter Sunday The Scoundrels of Scripture: A 6-Day Video Devotional “Over and over again, Scripture shows us how Jesus interacted with people— people with hopes, dreams, hurts, and disappointments. We’ll hear what Jesus said to those who welcomed him and wanted him, as well as to…
From the blog this week: 3 Dangers of an Over-Realized Eschatology Free to Stream: The Biggest Story Animated Short Film “During these stuck-at-home days, Crossway is offering free streaming access to The Biggest Story: The Animated Short Film through April 12, 2020.” Coronavirus and Christ by John Piper Another free resource you should check out!…
From the blog this week: We continued our Social Distancing Devos through the book of Colossians. The Lord’s Supper Online? “As many in this emergency situation are being creative in making online worship engaging, there still are a few churchly things that may be a bit more perplexing to figure out. The ordinances are on…
From the blog this week: EPIC: An Inspirational Journey Through Church History. Also, be sure to check out the Social Distancing Devos through the book of Colossians! Practice Hospitality, Especially during COVID-19 “COVID-19 is not going to overcome the world. Christ is. “For everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world. And this…
From the blog this week: Faithful Unto Death A Practical Way to Love Your (Self-Isolated) Neighbor A practical tip we can do to minister during this time. “A frightened world needs a fearless church.” The Freedom in Failure “Performance-based identity is like a toxic gas, often undetectable and always harmful. We breathe it so frequently…