The surge of virtual services is a good thing, but a virtual service doesn’t work for me.
It’s Your Choice: Choose to Be Known
God made us to be seen and loved. If you're feeling isolated, this post is for you.
A Sign from Jesus
And others, tempting him, sought of him (Jesus) a sign from heaven. And when the people were gathered thick together, he began to say, This is an evil generation: they seek a sign; and there shall no sign be given it, but the sign of Jonah the prophet. For as Jonah was a sign unto the …
Walking by Faith Means Moving Not Waiting
Walking is not standing. Walking is not sitting. Walking, in fact, requires movement, and you can do it while you’re waiting.
Why Church Is Essential
Many people don’t attend church. They’ve decided they can worship God anywhere and that “traditional” worship services stifle their relationship with God. But church is essential for a Jesus-believer.
New Year. New Hope
We’re not quite two weeks into a new year, but the heaviness of 2020 still weighs on hearts and minds. We want to claim that a new year fills us with new hope, but that’s not always the case.
When Division Is More: A Look at Acts 15
Division in church is bad. Everyone will tell you that. I won't disagree, but I would like to point out that perspective is everything. And in Acts 15 division led to multiplication and growth. So should we condemn the process when it results in positive outcomes? Division in church is not what God wants. But …
Three Results of Being Mediocre
Who looks for a mediocre employee or a job with mediocre benefits? No one I know. But for some reason, we settle for mediocrity in our spiritual life. Is there a single thing in your life that you wish was mediocre? A mediocre tax bill, maybe? Nope. We’d wish for a minimal bill or better …
A Surprising Lesson from Answered Prayer
It's been several weeks since Bro. Harlan preached the message from Acts chapter twelve that he called, "The Power of a Praying Church." And still the lesson that sticks with me is the surprised reactions of those prayer warriors. What lessons can God's answers teach us? So you don't have to flip over to Acts …