RG AUDIO 070621   2 Thessalonians 3:1-9 There is a saying that goes, “change nothing and nothing changes.” It is impossible to follow Christ and not experience any change in one’s life. When someone responds to the grace offered in a relationship with Jesus, that person’s life is forever changed! In 2 Thessalonians 3, Paul […]

RG AUDIO 070521   2 Thessalonians 3:1-9 Paul in 2 Thessalonians 3 states that the Lord is faithful, provider, and the strength the people of Thessalonica need. These words are not only meant for the church in Thessalonica, but for anyone who reads them. God is faithful, provider, and strength. Paul reminds the people in […]

RG AUDIO 070421   Psalm 32:6-11 What do you rejoice in? We can rejoice in many different things. Some of them are healthy and helpful while others can be damaging and destructive. As a dad I rejoice in the achievements and accomplishments of my kids. Maybe you rejoice in time together with your family, or […]

RG AUDIO 070321   Romans 5:1-11 As I am writing this, the world is in the midst of a global pandemic that is impacting people in every corner of the world. For some, this has been the most trying thing they have ever endured. While we generally tend to suffer individually or in seasons, we […]

RG AUDIO 070221   Acts 12:5-12 “But the church.” Isn’t that a powerful phrase? In Acts 12, we’re reading about a challenging moment in the life of the early church.  Their most visible and vocal leader had been arrested and was about to stand a public trial. It was almost certain he wouldn’t be treated […]

RG AUDIO 070121   2 Thessalonians 2:9-17 What are you doing with your hands and feet right now? Paul’s charge to his readers calls them to be attentive to and active with their hands and feet. He tells them to stand firm and hold fast. This is not a passive image: it is powerful and […]

RG AUDIO 063021   2 Thessalonians 2:1-8 These days, in my part of the world, we hear a lot about “fake news.” Popular social media outlets and other sources are now working harder to filter out news that isn’t true so that there is no deception. It is often harder to know what is real […]

RG AUDIO 062921   2 Thessalonians 1:7b-12 Paul frequently urges his readers to live a life worthy of the calling. At first hearing that may sound impossible. We were unworthy of the grace given to us in salvation and many Christ followers struggle with feelings of unworthiness their entire lives. Certainly, the transformative work of […]

RG AUDIO 062821   2 Thessalonians 1:1-7a If you are hearing this there is a solid chance you are a part of a local church somewhere. I hope you love that church! What is it that you love about that place and those people? What is it that makes your church special and unique? What […]

RG AUDIO 062721   Psalm 20:1-9 Sometimes life situations can take you down. You find yourself in a place you’d rather not be. You’re feeling battle weary and ready to give up. You wonder where God is in the midst of it all. Doubts and questions fill your mind. Hope looks far away. When we […]