Subjects like war, terrorism and defense by force are contentious and controversial topics in today’s political discourse. Many on the right give the impression that war and defense by force are always justifiable when it comes to acts of terror, while many on the left give the impression that neither are ever justifiable. But can […]

Progress is something of a buzzword in politics today. The problem is, everyone wants it, but no one knows what it actually looks like or how to make it happen. Some see getting the right candidate or party into the White House as progress, while others aren’t convinced that progress is even a possibility this […]

The Bible speaks a lot about humility. And yet, in the book of Mark we find a passage where the disciples are arguing over who is the greatest. There is something very human about this exchange, but at the same time, something is off here. Jesus responds with grace and truth what the key to […]

God is constantly at work in our lives and our church. He invites us to enjoy the fruit of his work by participating in that work with him.

Throughout the bible God gives us examples of how a marriage should work.  Husbands are called to care for their wife as Christ cared for the church; by loving, serving, and ultimately giving His life for her.  Wives should have freedom and security, to move in their calling, when properly cared for by their husbands […]

Christ’s work is the source of all spiritual progress. Believers have the joy of participating in their own progress by stimulating spiritual growth through discipleship and devotion.

In the book of Mark a story is recorded where Jesus takes 3 disciples up a mountain, and then changes and transfigures into a more glorious form. Jesus then proceeds to have a conversation with Elijah and Moses two key characters from the Old Testament who have been dead a long time. What is the […]

The harvest we reap in our lives belongs to the Lord, but he graciously invites us to participate in the process. We can contribute to our own spiritual progress by planting the seeds of the Gospel in our lives and relationships.

Jesus warns us of the snowballing effect that the teachings of the world can have in our lives. The desires of our hearts may not create big changes at once, but they will direct our lives over time good or bad. So how do we guard our hearts against this “leaven.” Real church community.

God has a work that he wants to do in our lives and our church. In order to see that work to have its full effect, we need to give our time and attention to the areas of our lives that are often neglected or resistant to that work.