Sunday Sermon: The Gospel According To Abraham—Galatians 3:6-9
Read moreArchival Post: Faith Is The Way To God
Faith Is the Way to God
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Abel was the son of Adam and Eve and brother to Cain. We don't know much about these two men, but we do know they both offered a sacrifice to God. Perhaps God had instructed them to do so. Perhaps their parents had taught them the need for sacrifice. Whatever their reason for sacrificing to God, Genesis tells us their sacrifices were somehow different.
Read moreNon-Digital Friendships (Proverbs 27:10)
Non-Digital Friendships
(Proverbs 27:10)
The Proverbs were written in a bygone era, a time many millennia before our modern age. Our social advancements and media, our technologies, were beyond any of their dreams. But one tendency of humanity today is one they struggled with back then: the temptation to cultivate friendships with those far from us while neglecting those who are next to us. (1 Minute/250 Words)
Read moreA Vision for Marriage
A Vision for Marriage
Churches should have a vision of what their communities could look like if impacted by Christ. Various facets of life are all driven forward by having a strong vision. Militaries, families, sports teams, enterprises, research -- all of it is propelled by vision. It makes sense, then, that married couples should have a vision for marriage. Too much is at stake. (15 Minutes/3700 Words)
Read moreThe Life of David: Protected by God (1 Samuel 19)
The Life of David: Protected by God
(1 Samuel 19)
Early in the public ministry of Christ, during a time when His popularity was shooting forth, He taught in a house in Capernaum. His presence had rocked that region, so the house overflowed with people. (14 Minutes/3700 Words)
Read moreThe Life of David: Shaped (1 Samuel 18)
The Life of David: Shaped
(1 Samuel 18)
David was a God-hearted man, and his defeat of Goliath was evidence of his deep love and reverence for the Lord. David believed in God when no one else would and was willing to fight for God’s reputation and name. He trusted in the living God. (14 Minutes/3500 Words)
Read moreArchival Post & Podcast: Clean Manger or Abundant Crops? The Choice Is Yours
Clean Manger or Abundant Crops? The Choice Is Yours
Archival Post & Podcast
As usual, the Proverbs demand a choice. Which do you prefer: a clean manger or abundant crops? The proverb teaches that you cannot have both. (2 minutes/600 Words)
Read moreFaith is the Way to God (Hebrews 11:4)
Faith is the Way to God
(Hebrews 11:4)
In his treatise on faith, the author of Hebrews will dissect the outworkings of faith in Old Testament characters. After detailing the creation account (Hebrews 11:3), he moved to his first subject, Abel. (3 Minutes/700 Words)
Read moreArchival Podcast: Proverbs Guide to Friendship
Proverbs Guide to Friendship
Archival Podcast
Enjoy this conversation with Pastor Nate about how mankind is made in God’s image, so mankind is made for friendship. “God is Triune, in perfect community within Himself. Additionally, God is relational with us. He relates. He made us to relate. He made us for friendship.”
Read moreArchival Post: Great Leaders Have Good Friends
Great Leaders Have Good Friends
Archival Post
“ I am happy to share this archival post as a reflection on a topic that has been important to me.
I hope you will enjoy either revisiting this topic with a new awareness or reading it for the first time with fresh eyes.”
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