Criminal reports are sometimes the most humorous items in the paper. The other day, I was reading about two shoplifters who were apprehended when they accidentally dialed 911. The operator recorded them boasting about their crime, and sent officers to apprehend them. Reading this report is a simple reminder that God calls Christians to use their minds. This Sunday we see how the kingdom of God is advanced when we act intelligently.

Criminal reports are sometimes the most humorous items in the paper. The other day, I was reading about two shoplifters who were apprehended when they accidentally dialed 911. The operator recorded them boasting about their crime, and sent officers to...

In Matthew 10, Jesus said something that I always found a little odd. He said, “be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.” I always grasped the “doves” part of the phrase, but what Christian wants to be a “snake?" In Acts 23, the Apostle Paul shows us exactly what it means to be a snake and a dove, all at the same time. This week we dive into Acts 23 so we can learn something about living as shrewd Christians.

In Matthew 10, Jesus said something that I always found a little odd. He said, “be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.” I always grasped the “doves” part of the phrase, but what Christian wants to be a “snake?" In Acts 23, the Apostle...

Last week in Acts, we saw how our convictions should always serve the greater conviction of the Gospel. This week we are going to get more specific. What happens when our personal convictions are shaped by the gospel? This is really the second part of...

Last week in Acts, we saw how our convictions should always serve the greater conviction of the Gospel. This week we are going to get more specific. What happens when our personal convictions are shaped by the gospel? This is really the second part of a two-part message.

Writing in what many consider to be a piece of literary genius, Dr. Suess composed some simple words of conviction. “I meant what I said, and I said what I meant. An elephant’s faithful 100 percent.” Horton the elephant was a man (or animal) of conviction! As followers of Jesus we admire men and women of conviction. As we study Acts have to ask the question, “what are Paul’s convictions?” On Sunday we are going to open to Acts 21 and see Paul’s convictions that drive him in life. This message, has been extremely challenging for me.

Writing in what many consider to be a piece of literary genius, Dr. Suess composed some simple words of conviction. “I meant what I said, and I said what I meant. An elephant’s faithful 100 percent.” Horton the elephant was a man (or animal) of...

If you have attended WCC for any length of time, you have probably heard the news that Jesus ROSE FROM THE DEAD! OK, seriously. Sometimes we hear this fact repeated so often that its easy to take it for granted. You and I might be occasionally tempted to ask, “why should I care?” This Sunday is Easter. You should invite someone to church because, together, we are going to resurrect the resurrection!

If you have attended WCC for any length of time, you have probably heard the news that Jesus ROSE FROM THE DEAD! OK, seriously. Sometimes we hear this fact repeated so often that its easy to take it for granted. You and I might be occasionally tempted...