You know what being "born again" is, right? It's a biblical phrase that refers to the spiritual regeneration of people through the gospel of Jesus. It's what Jesus said must happen to Nicodemus if he were to be able to see the kingdom of God (John 3:3). It's what God said He would do to … Continue reading Six Marks of Being Born Again (part 1)
It's been eight years since we have gotten up every 3 hours to take care of a baby. Obviously the joys of having another child outweigh any concern for things like that, but those kinds of tasks seem daunting when looking at them. "I don't know if we could ever raise another baby," some might … Continue reading Strength for Today
There are parts of our lives as followers of Jesus that aren't yet like Jesus. We are being transformed from one degree of glory to another (2 Cor 3:18). The way God transforms us is pain, death, faith/repentance, resurrection, repeat. So often we think either we must be doing something wrong if we're experiencing pain … Continue reading Being a Christian Is Supposed to Hurt Sometimes
The fundamental difference between how a Christian and a non-Christian engage God's Word is that a non-Christian just reads and listens, while a Christian eats. God's Word claims it is food for our souls. Remember what Jesus said in Matthew 4:4 But he answered, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word … Continue reading Don’t Just Read and Listen, Eat!
When we had our back-to-school Sunday a few weeks ago, many of us gathered in the Family Center after getting some lunch from the food trucks. When I was able to get over there, I noticed several newer people and families sitting by themselves. Then I saw Neal Ballah, deacon extraordinaire, go over to a … Continue reading Great Job Neal Ballah
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