Being the Church

Being the Church

What does it mean to be the church? Aren’t we, as the Church, supposed to strive to be like Jesus? Didn’t Jesus himself say after washing his disciples’ feet, “For I have given you an example, that you also should do just as I have done to you (John 13:15)”?...
Pulling Together

Pulling Together

Throughout the New Testament, the people of God are called to be very intentional towards one another. In fact, our attitudes and actions towards one another are to take on the very nature of Jesus Christ. This is seen clearly in Philippians 2:1-5 when Paul tells the...
Anticipation

Anticipation

Anticipation. It’s an oft-used word this time of year, whether it is the blossoming excitement of a child opening up presents long settled under the tree or the hope of new beginnings by the turn of the calendar from one year to the next. Truly, I’ve yet to meet a...
Our God Is…

Our God Is…

In the late eighties, Rich Mullins released a song that became a regular anthem in the church where I grew up. This song spoke about a God who reigns from heaven with wisdom, power, and love. Each verse described a God who spoke creation into existence, held lightning...