Do Not Love the World – An Exposition of 1 John 2:15-17

What you love matters! Too often, people don’t examine their loves, living life without consideration for what they invest themselves in. As Christians, we cannot follow suit. We must soberly examine our values.  In 1 John 2:15-17 the apostle John gives an exhortation – do not love the world or the things in the world. In our passage “the world” means the system of evil … Continue reading Do Not Love the World – An Exposition of 1 John 2:15-17

How to Find Your Lost Keys

I was recently at my favorite local coffee shop when something unfortunate happened – a friend of mine lost her car keys. For probably 15-20 minutes this created no small stir at the shop as several people did what they could to locate the keys. I continued working away at my little table expecting they would soon be found. No such reports materialized. My friend … Continue reading How to Find Your Lost Keys

Given for You: The Wonder of the Lord’s Supper

Our world is full of traditions. Some are common, like celebrating birthdays and anniversaries, and others more personal or cultural. As Christians, we’re part of the family of God, and one of the most important traditions He gave us is the Lord’s Supper. This sacred meal must never become a mere ritual. To appreciate it rightly, we need to understand its meaning power, and the … Continue reading Given for You: The Wonder of the Lord’s Supper