I thank my God always concerning you, for the grace of God, which was given you in Christ Jesus… — I Corinthians 1:4 As we prepare and look forward to a new year together as a church family, know Dawn and I thank our God for you – for many things. For your encouraging words,…
Several years ago one of my sisters and brothers-in-law took my father’s Bible and copied all of his hand-written notes within. They compiled it into a little booklet entitled ‘Words of Worth.’ Below are a few excerpts… “Man is not his own maker. Therefore, he must not be his own master.” – Leonard Ravenhill There is always chaff where you have wheat,…
Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things again is no trouble to me and it is a safeguard for you. – Philippians 3:1 I have a very good friend who is having a major impact on me because he is a man who rejoices! And he reminds and encourages me…
I delight in the reality that as our Lord builds His church He raises up men and gives them insight that others might have hope & be encouraged. One such man who has encouraged me is CS Lewis. Like every other man the Lord gives to His church, Lewis was limited & imperfect. Nevertheless it’s difficult not to find some nuggets in…
The love of God! Writers of the Bible seem to strain to find the words to describe and measure His love for humans. His love is unfailing (Ex. 15:13). It endures forever (Ps. 136). It reaches to the heavens (Ps. 36:5,6). Over the centuries, preachers and poets have taken their turn trying to describe what is almost incomprehensible. We’re often the better…
Dear Church Family: I’m wrapping up my first full-time month with you. From my perspective it has been a good one. I’ve been able to visit with a number of you in your homes or over a meal or on the phone. It has been an encouragement to me to hear of God’s grace in your lives – through many dangers, toils…
Note from Pastor Tedd: The following was written by Trevin Wax, Managing Editor of The Gospel Project at LifeWay Christian Resources. This is an edited version originally posted on the Gospel Coalition website (www.gospelcoalition.org). Mr. Wax’s Christ-exalting perspective highly encouraged me in regards to the cultural environment our Lord has placed us in. The Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the Defense…
John 2:24, 25 – But Jesus on his part did not entrust himself to them, because he knew all people and needed no one to bear witness about man, for he himself knew what was in man. We live in a media age that regurgitates famous lines from the past to address current events. For example: Almost 40 years ago a…