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Part I
Christ died on the cross so that we would have eternal life. He, a man, took on the weight of sin from the past, the present, and the future on that cross and died. Jesus endured the cross for the joy on the other side (Hebrews 12:2). His love encompassed all… [...]

4 “You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below. 5 You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sin of [...]

Is anyone else out there caught up in trying to live a perfect life and/or be the perfect person? What a noble thing to strive for (kidding!). It’s easy to overlook the immense pressure it puts on us. It weighs us down, burdens us beyond what we realize. But maybe you’ve come [...]

This week in church we are started a nine week study on discipleship via Dietrich Bonheoffer’s book, The Cost of Discipleship. I read this book back in 8th grade and had a difficult time grasping what he was saying, but after many years I’m sure it will be a more rewarding experience. Anyways… [...]

The title of this blog is ‘Faith.’ One word. No strings attached.
In all of its simplicity, faith is loyalty to, belief in, and trust in something. It is the essence of part of our lives. Maybe you’re a boss and have faith in your employees. Maybe you’re a [...]

Lately I’ve been interested in, enamored by, and puzzled by the voice of God. Maybe I’m making it too complex. God speaks to us all. He can’t be limited! His Word, people, circumstances, nature, and so many things surrounding us are all vehicles through which God communicates to us. God [...]

God is the master organizer! Have you ever really thought about it? From the galaxies and planets, the stars in their place, the earth with the water, sea, and sky, all the peoples and nations, down to the microscopic array of the composition of atoms, God had it all organized and planned beforehand. [...]

Currently I am reading the book And I Will Be Found by You by Francis Frangipane. One particular chapter has just blown me away. I still have trouble wrapping my mind around some of the truth found in here! You can read the entire chapter here. Here are a few quotes [...]

It’s the Christmas season and one of the most blessed times of the year. All of the fun, festivities, and gatherings have helped to muster up the Christmas spirit—a spirit of joy, of thanksgiving, of love. This is a time when people on a much larger scale make an effort to reach out [...]

Isn’t it amazing how much King David was diligent about keeping God’s Word treasured in his heart? Psalm 119, which sometimes sounds like the same thing stated over again so many times, reminds us how much David really wanted to please God and follow all of His commands.