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
One of the most universal experiences of humanity is shame and embarrassment. None of us enjoy feeling shame, so we try to avoid it, but we never fully escape shame. In Genesis 3, Adam and Eve thought they could avoid the shame of their sin by covering themselves and hiding from God. They failed. It was only when God himself clothed them with animal skins … Continue reading Not Ashamed – An Exposition of Romans 1:16-17
Remember the days when everything seemed good? Maybe for you that was the 1970’s or the 1980’s. You recall those days with nostalgia and wish to relive them. It’s human nature to view the past through rose-colored glasses. But if we examined those days more in-depth, we’d still find evil. Crime and wars were prevalent around the world and sin still flourished. It is critically … Continue reading Pressing on Toward the Goal
Shepherd the Flock 