by Chelsea Barnwell | Jan 29, 2024 | Featured, Gospel, Kids, Mission, Parenting
We are the church. That’s a special statement, even unique grammatically. It implies multiple people or parts making up one singular object. It’s similar to saying “We are a family.” For those who are in Christ, being the church is not limited to taking a membership...
by Mike Crump | Jan 2, 2024 | Anxiety, Christian Life, Featured, Gospel, Suffering
It was December 31, 1999, and the world was waiting with bated breath. Y2K was upon us and the news cycle was wall-to-wall coverage of what could happen when all computer clocks turn over from 1999 to 2000. In the end, it was either going to be the greatest disaster...
by Nathan Fox | Jan 2, 2024 | Christian Life, Christmas, Featured, Gospel, New Year
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...
by Morgan Hall | Dec 18, 2023 | Christmas, Featured, Gospel, Joy
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end, on...
by Mike Crump | Nov 21, 2023 | Christian Life, Featured, Gospel, Theology
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...
by Joshua Hankins | Nov 21, 2023 | Family, Featured, Gospel, Kids, Parenting
Few theological truths should shape our model of children’s ministry like the incarnation of Jesus Christ. In the incarnation, God got down on our level and told us of his incredible nature in a way we could understand. What are the implications of Christ’s...
