We are now in our fourth week in this series. God created us as individuals, but also uniquely. We’re all made in His image, and bearing that image carries responsibilities to reflect God’s nature to others, seeing them how he sees them, and realizing that each encounter with have with another image bearer can potentially…

This is the third week in a series on individuality. While we are collectively the body of Christ, we are also individually made in His image. Bearing His image comes with responsibility, such as realizing that even with the fall in Genesis 3 and sin entering the world, God is actively restoring the image we…

We’re continuing a series on individuality. God made us unique, but we are also collectively part of one body, being created in the image and likeness of God. Last week we talked about how God made us in His image, and not only that, but we are royalty. God didn’t create something not good enough…

Negative self-talk. It’s a thing. Actually, it’s been a thing for, well, since the beginning. Now, I’m no psychologist, so I’m not even gonna try to give a proper definition. Instead, I’ll just give you examples. Ugly, isn’t it when you see it printed out like that. But we’ve all done it at some point…

Listen: I’m against sin. I’ll kick it as long as I’ve got a foot. I’ll fight it as long as I’ve got a fist. I’ll butt it as long as I’ve got a head. I’ll bite it as long as I’ve got a tooth. And when I’m old, fistless, footless, and toothless, I’ll gum it…

Last week we started talking about Nehemiah and how God honors initiative. We saw how God softened King Artaxerxes’ heart toward Nehemiah and gave Nehemiah time away from his role as cupbearer. The king also provided financial assistance to rebuild the wall surrounding Jerusalem. Nehemiah turned to God in prayer at each step, seeking His…

It is so fascinating to look up at the stars. They spark curiosity, right? They cause us to wonder what else is out there — other planets, galaxies, discoveries that we’ve never even considered? And to think that God spoke, and they all came into existence! Wow! But what we know today about our universe started with…

In his book, “If You Want to Walk on the Water You’ve Got to Get Out of the Boat,” author John Ortberg asked a compelling question, He wrote, “ Some time ago, I asked a spiritual mentor of mine, “How do you assess the well-being of your soul? How do you gauge your spiritual condition?”…

Here’s just a small idea that can make a difference in your day-to-day activities, including your prayer time. I was buzzing through my typical day a few weeks ago when something I habitually worry about came to mind. The first response ought to be to pray about whatever is causing the worry. After all, Jesus…

I admit I’ve not always listened to wise counsel. Oh, I’ve sought it out, heard it, but rejected it. If I’m honest, when I was seeking out wisdom, I’d already made my mind up on the direction I was going when I asked my elders. Seeking wise counsel from them was more of an “It’s…