The one who believes in the Son of God has this testimony in him, but the one who does not believe has made God out to be a liar, because he has not believed in the testimony that God gave about his Son. THIS IS THE TESTIMONY: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. ( I John 5:10-11) A COURTROOM TESTIMONY How many of you … [Read more...] about Easter’s Enduring Testimony
Brought to Life to Live or to Die
Born into the Christian Church, Nourished by the Means of Grace. The Role of Churches in Our Eternal Lives. BROUGHT TO LIFE Jesus amazed Nicodemus when He told Nicodemus how we must enter the kingdom of God. Are you surprised? Have you thought about it? Here goes… Jesus tells us that we enter the kingdom of God like we enter our families: … [Read more...] about Brought to Life to Live or to Die
Finding Joy in Variance?
A season filled with many family and churchly rituals has just passed. These traditions play an important part in our lives shared with others. We learn that Jesus’ family had its tradition of annually going to Jerusalem at the Feast of the Passover (Luke 2:41-42). Such events give shape and meaning to our Christian lives together. We can well … [Read more...] about Finding Joy in Variance?
Pastor, I Have a Question- February, 2023
Question: During several televised sporting events this past year, I noticed a series of ads that talked about Jesus and made many comparisons between His life here on earth and ours. The ad campaign is called “He Gets Us.” I am curious as to the goals of the campaign and who is behind it. What is the “He Gets Us” campaign all about? Answer: A … [Read more...] about Pastor, I Have a Question- February, 2023
Is it Believing or Belonging?
The Essence of Membership in Christian Churches In many parts of Asia and Africa, Christians risk life and well-being to attend church services[i] while in traditionally Christian countries, confessing Christians skip services to protect a little more sack time, some extra work, or the kids’ soccer game. The lack of faithful church membership has … [Read more...] about Is it Believing or Belonging?
Fasting Prepares Us for Feasting
Some people give up dessert during Lent. Some give up TV. Some give up social media. Roman Catholics are required to give up meat every Friday of Lent. Are you giving up anything? While this can be a useful practice, the Bible does not require it. Some suggest that we should rather add things during Lent—more Bible study, more prayer, and so on. I … [Read more...] about Fasting Prepares Us for Feasting