We know that going in for a yearly physical, especially as we age is a good thing. It can catch early symptoms of a health issue before it becomes a problem. Even more important than a physical check-up is a spiritual check-up. It determines the matter of where we spend eternity. It's one of the most important examinations we will ever take. Examine yourselves, to see whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Or do you not realize this about yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in ... continue reading...
Cultivating True Christian Fellowship
How many times at church do you find yourself discussing non-spiritual things? I love to talk about the Lord with others, but He doesn't always come as naturally as I think He should into a conversation. As believers, our relationships with others in the body of Christ are unlike anything non-believers will ever experience. It is such a joy when you come across another Christian that you haven't met before and because of the common bond of Christ, it is if you have known them ... continue reading...
Podcast Episode 10: Setting Spiritual Priorities for the New Year
I am a calendar and planner lover. I love lists and making goals and seeking to make the most of my days. I’m also aware how easy it is to become overwhelmed, miserable, and exhausted when I don’t have a good plan in place to make the most of my days. I want to share today a system I’ve used for years on planning my spiritual priorities for the year. It has helped me to focus and build my choices in light of biblical priorities. It comes from a great little resource called Shopping for Time ... continue reading...
Weekend Coffee Break {December 1st}
To Read: 6 Ways to Reach the Nations Next Door to You - @ERLC Strangely, gospel work right here at home can seem more daunting than a two-week trip around the globe. Judge Not Lest Ye Be Judged by Your Own Crippling Standard - @The Blazing Center It’s a terrifying thing to think of God judging me based on the way I judge others. So often, my judgment lacks mercy. It lacks compassion. And it lacks knowledge. Do I want to be judged by God and others with the same standard? No! That would ... continue reading...
Sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ in Your Sphere of Influence
As Christians we have the best news in the world to share, so why are we so hesitant to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with others? In Matthew 5:13-14 God's Word tells us we are salt and we are light. By being light, we are called by God to shine brightly in the darkness, and by being salt, we are called to be a preservative in a culture that is decaying away in sin. The best way we can expose the darkness and preserve a culture that is in decay is by sharing with them the ... continue reading...
