Tara Sing provides us with ten misconceptions about practicing hospitality Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. (1 Pet 4:9)Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality. (Rom 12:13) One of the marks of a Christian is practisinghospitality. Whenever it's mentioned in the New Testament,it is assumed as a staplepart of...
Keep ReadingVery helpful and practical article from AllPro Dad! One of my favorite movies isIt's A Wonderful Life. The main character George Bailey, played by Jimmy Stewart, has dreams of leaving his small town and conquering the world. His desires for wealth and adventure, however, are consistently sacrificed in order to help people in need. As the years go by he puts himself second...
Keep ReadingCrossway has provided this article that was adapted fromThe Gospel and Personal Evangelismby Mark Dever. WhyDon'tWe Evangelize? A. T. Robertson was a famous Bible teacher and a beloved seminary lecturer. He was also known as a tough professor. At the time, students would stand in class and recite from memory long passages from their assigned books. Sometimes it went well...
Keep ReadingDan Doriani and the Gospel Coalition gives us a helpful article about how we love and think about sports. Jason knew staff meeting typically began with a momentof recognition for jobs well done, but today he squirmed as his colleagues heaped praise on Michael. They were friendly rivals, so there was no reason to be upset. Last week Michael learned that his father ...
Keep ReadingCrossway provided an encouraging article from pastor and radio host Tony Evans. He gives men the advice and inspiration they need to battle on through difficult circumstances and be the men God made them to be. What's under the Surface? Some time ago, I was in my backyard and noticed a piece of wood lying beside the air-conditioning unit. It had been there for a long tim...
Keep ReadingPastor Chuck Lawless gives us some clear instructions for THIS weekend! Want to do some new things at church this weekend? See if any of these suggestions would be a "new" thing in your life: Invite somebody to go with you. Skip breakfast before church, and instead fast and pray. Get to churchbeforethe service starts. Prepare your heart by forgiving that church mem...
Keep ReadingJoin us on an exciting adventure this summer! From June 12th through the 16th, we'll be gathering together each day to discover the God of the Universe! Don't miss it! On day one, we'll start at the beginning and learn howGod created us to love Him. Throughout the week, we will journey to see God's authority, our sin, a Savior being promised, the Son of God being the prom...
Keep ReadingAn incredibly helpful article for us to consider! For the Church andRyan Higginbottom have given us some thought-provoking ideas to think through! Sermon, prayer, song, postlude. The worship service ends and the scramble beginsget the children, get the jackets, head for the door. It's time for lunch. Though we exchange brief "how-are-yous" with the folks in our pew, our ...
Keep ReadingBBC's Mom2Mom Ministry had the joy and priviledge to hear from Katie this past Wednesday, and on Wednesday nightKatie shared about the Beauty of Scripture. Listen to her second talk HERE! ...
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