A Calling By God

A calling by God is—by definition—the summons of a higher authority.  In fact, to recognize a calling from God is to recognize something life-changing and profound; it is to recognize that you do not have authority over your life . . . God does.

The Church Is The Church, Right Now

Sometimes people express a great longing or desire for what the church could be.  And there is something good, helpful and motivating about those forward-looking longings, desires and visions.  But it’s also helpful for us to not allow the longings for what the church could be, to minimize what the church now is.  The church, in all its imperfections, exists as Christ’s bride, now.

Jesus Christ Is Alive And He Is Lord! Happy Easter!

Easter really did happen.  Jesus has risen!

Therefore…

Jesus Christ is the name above all names.

He is supreme over all creation!

                        He is the Healer and Forgiver!

                                    He is the redeemer and Savior!

Jesus Christ is alive and He is Lord!

Is There Good Evidence For The Resurrection?

“Even the once-doubting Sir Lionel Luckhoo, identified by the Guinness Book of World Records as the most successful attorney in the world, was forced to conclude after an exhaustive analysis of the evidence, ‘I say unequivocally that the evidence for the resurrection of Jesus Christ is so overwhelming that it compels acceptance by proof which leaves absolutely no room for doubt.’” – Lee Strobel

No One Has Done For You And I What Jesus Has Done For You And I

No one has ever done for you and I, what Jesus has done for you and I.  No one else ever could, it’s not possible.  On Good Friday, I think about His sacrifice and His love and though the words don’t seem adequate in light of the magnitude of what He has done, I say, “Thank you, Jesus!”

What's Coming Easter 2012? -- Audio Podcast

We provide some details on the podcast about what's coming up this weekend!  We also talk just a little bit of baseball.

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Respect For The Wisdom Of Those Who Have Gone Before Us

It’s very possible for us to underestimate just how deeply influenced—even brainwashed—we are by the culture in which we live.  This is why it is helpful for us to know something about history and to have some respect for the accumulated wisdom of those who have gone before us.

The Proper Use of Freedom -- Audio Podcast

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Stand With The Bible Or Go With The Culture?

For 2000 years the Bible has been acknowledged and accepted as the trustworthy and authoritative source of teaching about God and morality by Christians all over the world. Now, we find that the Bible is saying things that are politically incorrect in American culture. Question: Should I go with the flow of the culture or should I stand with the unpopular positions of the Bible?

Rachel & Suzie's Celtic Adventure!

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God Will Never Stop Loving Us

When problems or difficulties come into our lives, or when deep sorrow comes our way, it’s possible to interpret these events as indications that, perhaps, God has stopped loving us.  But, that’s not true.  The Bible tells us that God won’t ever stop loving us.  “…[N]othing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Rom.8:39

Real Love Is Enduring

Real love is enduring. It does not quickly or easily withdraw from the loved one when encountering unattractive attitudes or actions. This is because the source of real love is God and, thankfully, God does not withdraw His love from us when encountering our unattractive attitudes or actions.