We don’t always expect how God is going to lead us, but we can follow Him knowing He is very much with us every step of the way.
As we come an election and contemplate how much those around us drive us crazy, God calls us to a different path as the church than what the world says we ought to do. We turn to 1 Timothy 2 for insights into the Lord’s plan for us in a partisan world.
God is the Savior — He rescues us from the issues big and small in our lives.
As we try to not just do something but something pleasing to God, how do we do that? How do we add the flavor of His love into a world that needs it?
God is faithful. We see that demonstrated in everything He does other than make His creation flourish.
How is God working even when things seem to be going in ways we think are “shipwrecks”? Pastor Tim turns to Paul’s journey to Rome for this week’s encouragement ahead of Faithtoberfest.
James encourages us to listen but not to stop at listening. Combining listening and acting is necessary for arriving where God wants us.
Pastor Tim thinks of the splendor of the autumn leaves and how that splendor points to the even more wondrous Creator behind them.
How often do we “listen” to other people without really listening? How often do we jump immediately to actions and words that don’t reflect the heart of God? James challenges us to do something different.
Pastor Tim reflects on why we dig into the truth about who God is even though it is mind boggling; it tells us about the One who sends us.
How do we deal with darkness and uncertainty in life? Can we count on God’s blessing? James helps us to think about this.
Pastor Tim reflects on why we dig into the truth about who God is even though it is mind boggling; it tells us about the One who sends us.
Pastor Tim reflects on the end of our New City Catechism Sunday School Express series and what comes next as part of thinking about how God’s mercies are always new.
We chase after riches, but what happens when those riches — and our lives — come to an end?
Pastor Tim reflects on 9/11’s anniversary and then Greg helps us think about the final question in the New City Catechism (“What Hope Does Everlasting Life Hold for Us?”).
James calls us to look for the real wisdom of God rather than the “wisdom” we normally chase after.
Pastor Tim helps us think about the next question in the New City Catechism (“Of What Advantage to Us is Christ’s Ascension?”).
How do we understand the difficulties we face in life? James says we can find joy in them — how can that be?
Pastor Tim helps us think about the next question in the New City Catechism (“What does Christ’s resurrection mean for us?”).
James challenges where we find hope as we begin this new series in the first chapter of the Epistle from James.