Stepping out in faith…
I know it's hard to rest! My mind is thinking of all of the things I need to get done when I try to relax! That's not very restful. But then why did God command us to rest? Remember the sabbath day by keeping it holy. Six days you shall labor, and do all your …
We've been talking about the Sabbath in our sermons at church. So, where does the Holy Spirit come into play? <a href="http://Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@alexisrbrown?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText">Alexis Brown</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com/s/photos/bible-study-group?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText">Unsplashhttp://Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@alexisrbrown?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText">Alexis Brown</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com/s/photos/bible-study-group?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText">Unsplash</a> It's during our Sabbath rest that we can focus on the Holy Spirit. During this time we allow ourselves …
In the hustle and bustle lives that we lead in today's world, rest doesn't usually make it into our list of things to do. I keep a day planner and have for years, but guess what never makes it into the planner. Yep, you're right... rest. Noise seems to overwhelm our day and as it …
"When a man is freed of religion, he has a better chance to live a normal and wholesome life." - Sigmund Freud I had to chuckle to myself when I saw this quote on our screen at the beginning of our pastor's sermon. I've heard his sermons for 3 years now and I have learned …
What does the abundant life look like to you? Are you living it now? Is that your plan for the future? I appreciate our pastor sharing his faith walk with us. But our walks are all different. Does our commitment made at a young age still hold true? What have you had to walk through …
To love like God, you first have to know God loves you and how he loves you! So, there has to be a disconnect for unbelievers because they don't know the love of God. When our world seems to come crashing down around us, it can seem cold, unfair, unforgiving, impersonal. If we don't understand …
In the time when Jesus was active in his earthly ministry, the Jews were in constant oppression, dealing with political and racial issues. Sound familiar? Luke 10: 25-37 Jesus is asked by an expert in the law, "Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?" Jesus responds to his question with a question. Bible …
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus summarizes with this: Do to others whatever you would like them to do to you. This is the essence of all that is taught in the law and the prophets.John 7: 12 This theme seems to run through many religions. Let's take a look at some of the …
We can learn a thing or two from "Doubting Thomas". If we don't ask the tough questions how will we ever find answers? Leaving doubt to fester and grow is not going to give us peace. Afraid of what Jesus will say to you if you doubt that he is who he says he is? …
Jesus, whom the disciples had put their faith in had been crucified and buried. Just imagine how they felt. Fear would be a viable emotion considering what they were facing. If the Jews would kill Jesus, wouldn't they seek to kill his followers also? So they scattered and we find them hiding away behind a …
