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The Welcoming Church: How to Talk with Visitors (Friends You Don’t Know Yet)

Posted on December 21, 2024 by admin — No Comments ↓

Visitors are often ignored at a friendly church.

As a roaming greeter in the hospitality team, David has the unique privilege of talking with dozens to hundreds of visitors every week. He considers each one to be a divine appointment. And he considers each one a friend that he doesn’t know yet. But he only has a few seconds to make meaningful contact with each one. In this Continue reading The Welcoming Church: How to Talk with Visitors (Friends You Don’t Know Yet)→

Embracing God’s Word by Hearing, Hiding, and Heeding

Posted on October 29, 2024 by admin — No Comments ↓

By embracing God's Word and allowing it to guide our thoughts and actions, we not only grow closer to Him but also become instruments of His love and grace to those around us.

Embracing God’s Word means more than just reading it; it’s about fully welcoming it into our hearts and lives. When we embrace the Scriptures, we open ourselves to God’s voice, letting His wisdom shape and guide us. This act of embracing builds a deeper, personal connection with God, helping us grow in faith and align our lives with His perfect Continue reading Embracing God’s Word by Hearing, Hiding, and Heeding→

Stirring Up Love and Good Works

Posted on August 23, 2024 by admin — No Comments ↓

Hebrews 10 teaches us be intentional about stirring one another to love and good works to build up the body of Christ and bring glory to God.

Let’s consider how to provoke (stirring, spurring, motivating) one another to love and good works, not forsaking our own assembling together, as the custom of some is, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching. (Hebrews 10:24-25 WEB) As followers of Christ, we are called to live in a way that reflects His Continue reading Stirring Up Love and Good Works→

The best psalms to read when people speak evil, hateful, slanderous things about you

Posted on May 25, 2024 by admin — No Comments ↓

These Psalms collectively offer a rich source of comfort, assurance, and guidance for believers facing the pain of hateful and slanderous speech. They remind the faithful of God's protection, justice, and unwavering presence in their lives.

When faced with the sting of hateful and slanderous speech, believers can find comfort and guidance in the Psalms. The Bible has many examples of faithful individuals who endured malicious accusations and falsehoods yet responded with unwavering trust in God. King David, frequently targeted by slander and betrayal, composed many Psalms seeking God’s protection and justice. Jesus Christ, the epitome Continue reading The best psalms to read when people speak evil, hateful, slanderous things about you→

One in His Love (Lyrics)

Posted on March 30, 2024 by admin — No Comments ↓

This song emphasizes the importance of unity and peace among believers, as a testament of God’s love and grace to the world. The verses are based on scriptures that emphasize the biblical warnings against division and the command to love one another, while the chorus and bridge bring the message together, encouraging believers to live out this love in unity.

101 broken people that God used anyway – Throughout the Bible, God demonstrates His love and grace by using broken and flawed people to accomplish His purposes.
God has numbered all my days and written them in his book – God has numbered all my days and written them in his book. I don't have to worry because that won't change no matter what happens around me.
12 eyewitness accounts from men who saw God – Here are 12 eyewitness accounts from men who saw the glory and majesty of God more overwhelming than the best CGI in any movie.
10 ways prayers are hindered – Prayers are an important part of the Christian life. They are worship, supplication, and confession; therefore, we don't want them to be hindered.
Can two walk together, except they be agreed? – Does Amos 3:3 require Christians to be in absolute uniformity on everything in order to have fellowship?
7 Characteristics of a Real, Genuine, Sincere Apology – A real apology comes from a humble heart that is truly sorry and repentant. But nothing is worse than a faint apology, a false apology, or a non-apology.

Beauty for Ashes: A Biblical Journey to Trauma Recovery: Learn How to Surrender Your Pain to God, Heal from Emotional Scars, and Step Boldly into a Life of Freedom by Jorge Chau – guides readers on a Christ-centered journey of healing from trauma, offering biblical insights, practical steps, and encouragement. It emphasizes God's power to restore, focusing on forgiveness, community, and trust in His promises. Through surrendering pain to God, readers are equipped to embrace freedom, rediscover their God-given identity, and live a life defined by redemption and purpose rather than brokenness. This book is a compassionate companion for those seeking hope and renewal.

Becoming Free Indeed: My Story of Disentangling Faith from Fear by Jinger Duggar Vuolo – In Becoming Free Indeed, Jinger shares how in her early twenties, a new family member—a brother-in-law who didn't grow up in the same tight-knit conservative circle as Jinger—caused her to examine her beliefs. He was committed to the Bible, but he didn't believe many of the things Jinger had always assumed were true. His influence, along with the help of a pastor named Jeremy Vuolo, caused Jinger to see that her life was built on rules, not God's Word

Jinger committed to studying the Bible—truly understanding it—for the first time. What resulted was an earth-shaking realization: much of what she'd always believed about God, obedience to His Word, and personal holiness wasn't in-line with what the Bible teaches.

Now with a renewed faith of personal conviction, Becoming Free Indeed shares what it was like living under the tenants of Bill Gothard, the Biblical truth that changed her perspective, and how she disentangled her faith with her belief in Jesus intact.