We believe in God the Father, who created the heavens and the earth, making all human beings as divine image bearers. We violated the image of God in others and ourselves, and abandoned our role in the creation. In response, God chose Israel as a blessing and light to all peoples, in order to renew … Continue reading A Confession of Faith
Category: Scripture
Say No to Say Yes
In Galatians 5:24-25 the apostle Paul writes, "Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit." This passage is an important reminder that in order to say "yes" to something great, we must be willing … Continue reading Say No to Say Yes
The Big Story of Scripture
Do you want to learn the big story of Scripture? If so, the Wineskins group has created a wonderful resource called "Theodrama," which is a collection of short videos that unpacks the story of Scripture in 70 episodes. The videos are narrated by Dr. John Mark Hicks, who is a theology professor at Lipscomb University … Continue reading The Big Story of Scripture
“Bring Joy to Your Servant, Lord”
Psalm 86 (NIV) 1 Hear me, Lord, and answer me, for I am poor and needy. 2 Guard my life, for I am faithful to you; save your servant who trusts in you. You are my God; 3 have mercy on me, Lord, for I call to you all day long. 4 Bring joy to your servant, Lord, for … Continue reading “Bring Joy to Your Servant, Lord”
Enemies
I'm not sure how to break this to you, but... You have enemies. I know it sounds strange, but it's true. Do you know how I know it's true? Because that's what the Psalms of the Bible claim. This summer, I've been preaching through the different types of psalms that comprise the Bible's collection in … Continue reading Enemies
Choosing Peace
We all long for peace. But we sometimes view peace as only the result of the right circumstances, thus making it something which we have no control over. In this view, peace seems unattainable, placing us in a position of having to rely upon the mercy of "the powers that be." However, we have more … Continue reading Choosing Peace
Do Not Fear
From Bobby Valentine... The “poor soul” in Psalm 34 testifies to many aspects of life that find expression in my own heart. One of the most wonderful are these words, “I sought the LORD, and he answered me, and delivered me from all my fears” (v.4). What a testimony of faith in the God of … Continue reading Do Not Fear
