Our hearts are broken. Today we are caught in between two immutable truths. Lucy is experiencing ineffable joy with the Lord; we are experiencing unspeakable grief and sorrow. John Newton penned a beautiful poem reflecting on the first truth. In vain my fancy strives to paint The moment after death, The glories that surround the…
The Word Became Flesh
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This year at Christmas you may be suffering, but even so the Word became flesh and dwelt among us.
Book Review: “Hope: Living Confidently in God” by John Crotts
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“…he has called us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.” -1 Peter 1:3 In the interest of recommending quality spiritual resources let me introduce you to a 31 day devotional by my friend John Crotts. Hope: Living Confidently in God is just what a…
The Church Will Thrive… Right?
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The mission of making and maturing disciples of Jesus is based on the promise of God that he guarantees its success.
Christmas and the Snake
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The arrival of the Messiah is presented in truly epic terms—nothing less is at stake than the rescue of sinners and the universe from evil.