One of my favorite passages of scripture is Hebrews 11:6. It says, “And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.” This verse has been a powerful word for me in seasons...
Some sins, sufferings, and inclinations to evil just don’t go away, do they? I have found that some of the most discouraging and difficult moments of my life are when I am dealing with something I thought was put to death months ago. Anxiety again, sleeplessness again, youthful arrogance...
We have a gorgeous Sanctuary and Worship Center to gather in for the Lord’s Day worship and to sit under the dynamic teaching of God’s word. We have an amazing Welcome Center to serve as the catalyst for lingering fellowship as we build authentic community and receive newcomers to...
The topic of identity shows up all the time. In meeting new people, introducing yourself, and getting to know someone we talk about our identity (i.e. who we are). Conversations usually begin with a line of questioning resembling “Hi, what’s your name?” followed by “What...
At Christmas we give to missions through the Lottie Moon World Christmas Offering which supports 4500 missionaries with the International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention. Charlotte Diggs (Lottie) Moon was a young woman who grew up in a privileged home in Virginia and...
Two short but incredibly potent phrases in the Bible have been gripping me lately: “Do the work of an evangelist” (2 Timothy 4:6) and “Therefore, knowing the fear of the Lord, we persuade men” (2 Corinthians 5:11). As I’ve felt the Lord’s hand on me through...
When my children were little, everyone told me that while parenting small children was physically demanding, those were actually the easy years. I did not believe it. I think the difficulty in parenting older children is that they are away from us so much more, and making their own...
As we have been thinking about the Five Gs of Discipleship and how to grow in our walks with the Lord over the past few months, the issue of forgiveness has come to my mind. Perhaps you have some minor “issues” in your relationships with others that are actually issues of...
It is said that upon rising every morning, Benjamin Franklin would begin each day by asking himself the question, “What good shall I do this day?” That’s not a bad principle to live by (but it is a bit vague). A better (and more biblical question) would be something like...
For several weeks now, I have been on a metaphorical journey to grow in authenticity. And by authenticity I mean being more genuine, honest, and real. There have been several factors that have contributed to my desire to develop in authenticity but the primary reason is fatigue. I find it...
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