Think Different. Live Different. - "Rejoicing in Our Sufferings," Part 1
July 10, 2023
Christians are put on the defensive when asked about the senseless suffering of this world. Paul goes on the offensive and teaches about rejoicing in our suffering.
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We need to approach this passage with humility so as not to miss something that may be lurking in our lives. This pertinent passage examines our lives, and we need to come to it with humility, openness, and an acknowledgment that it comes from our loving Lord Jesus.
July 8, 2023
None of it has to do with what we have done, it is all through him, the Lord Jesus Christ, that we have obtained free access to the throne of grace. Pastor Josh speaks about the hope of the glory of God.
July 7, 2023
Sometimes it can seem like Christians are just burying their heads in the sand and not facing up to the realities of suffering and difficulty. But it's actually in the context of that suffering that the hope of Christ shines much brighter.
July 6, 2023
Fear is not a positive virtue, especially when we think of fearing God. So what does the Bible mean when it exhorts us to fear God? To find out, we look at the end of Ecclesiastes for the final goal of wisdom.
July 5, 2023
Social networking through the internet—Facebook, Twitter—the question is raised whether all this interaction is actually improving our relationships. Friendship is a wonderful gift—it's one of the richest experiences of life, and it has spiritual benefits, too.
July 4, 2023
There's only one thing harder than living alone—learning to live with another person! Marriage is like juggling—it looks easy until you try it! All jokes aside, the church family includes all of those who love Jesus, including those who are single. This teaching is for everyone.
July 3, 2023
Worship is very important, but here Jesus is placing a high premium on reconciliation before worship. It all comes back to the issue of not being individualistic in our idea of God. Our relationships with other people actually matter in our act of worship because we go to church as a community.
July 1, 2023
We can be creative but not be the Creator; we can invent but not truly create. The "gender agenda" is an attempt to recreate humanity. It will not work. Sexual fidelity is God's best for us.
June 30, 2023
We will never achieve much nor make life work until we master our fears. The only way to do that is to fear and reverence our Master. The Lord is good and loving, and his perfect love casts out all fear.
June 29, 2023
There is no ancient literature like the book of Proverbs more likely to enable us to attain a wise life. We need practical wisdom, and the Bible provides it for us.
June 28, 2023
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