In Psalm 96, verses 2 and 3 instruct us to proclaim God’s salvation day after day. This is the same idea that is encapsulated in the word “evangelism,” which is about proclaiming Good News. The psalmist reminds us that we have Good News story to share, and in verse 3 he describes it as declaringContinue reading “Perspective in the middle of tough times – Psalm 96, Part 3”
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Why Christians should not be separate from the world – John 17:6-26, Part 3
Some Christians throughout the centuries have wanted God to take them out of the world. Many Christians have attempted to separate themselves from the world. Some have felt that the world is evil, and we Christians need to be unpolluted by the world. But does the (potentially) healthy concern about being unpolluted require separation? I don’tContinue reading “Why Christians should not be separate from the world – John 17:6-26, Part 3”
When trusting in God is scary [Christians & War – Deuteronomy 20, part 5]
What will really change the heart of humanity? Fighting wars? No! Only Jesus. So what does trust in God look like when we are faced with strife in our world? Christians should be known as a people who pray deeply for and strive for peace. We should love our enemies. We should seek to shareContinue reading “When trusting in God is scary [Christians & War – Deuteronomy 20, part 5]”
Computer, Health Insurance, Serve Team papers – Monday Messy Office Report – 12/22/14
My office is tidy Friday, mysteriously messy on Monday. Here’s what I found today: 1. An old, but working computer in a cardboard box. This one is not a mystery. My cousin Eric donated the computer, and I picked it up last week. It is a 2009 Dell in very good condition. We don’t haveContinue reading “Computer, Health Insurance, Serve Team papers – Monday Messy Office Report – 12/22/14”
Guest Speakers: Sarah Thebarge and Bruce Hill
This past week Faith Church has heard from a couple different guest speakers, and I urge you to give them each a listen. Sarah Thebarge was with us this past Thursday evening. Sarah grew up in Lancaster County, but after graduating from high school, her life’s journey has taken her to California, Yale, New YorkContinue reading “Guest Speakers: Sarah Thebarge and Bruce Hill”
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