by Mike Crump | Nov 19, 2024 | Anxiety, Christian Life, Featured, Joy, Purpose
“Aim for Christ and get joy and God. Aim for joy and get neither.” -Pastor Nathan The Christian journey often feels like a paradox, filled with tensions that seem, at first glance, to defy logic. But these tensions aren’t negative; they are divine mysteries that call...
by Mike Crump | May 13, 2024 | Christian Life, Featured, Joy, Purpose
This past March I had the privilege of attending the Coram Deo conference with several other pastors from Heritage. While the trip down to North Carolina included the excitement of a minivan breakdown, roadside bbq, and pastor Dave in a tiny truck, the remainder of...
by Mike Crump | May 6, 2024 | Christian Life, Featured, Joy, Mission, Uncategorized
In our digital world, where phones and other devices are always ready to remind us of calendar events, phone numbers, and all the random knowledge we could ever desire, the ability to remember is in short supply. I recall, long ago in my teenage years, being able to...
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 | Feb 27, 2023 | Featured, Joy
What steals your joy? Seriously stop and consider that question, because it has more significance than you may realize. There seems to be a correlation between our experience of joy and what we value. If we place a high value on wealth, power, or even likes on...
by Morgan Hall | Feb 20, 2023 | Anxiety, Featured, Joy
Joy. This little word is so desired, envied, and sought after these days. So many work so hard to find it, yet are searching in the wrong places. They confuse joy with the idea of constant happiness and perfection. However, the joy of the Lord can be found in any and...
