The church isn't an organization; it's an organism. Membership isn't optional. If we are in Christ, in a saving relationship with him, then we are necessarily members of his body. Christians don't choose to belong to the church; if they belong to Christ,
05/01/2013 by Tim Archer
Christianity is more than a set of rules no one can follow. It is about a relationship with Jesus.
04/24/2013 by Steve Ridgell
I need to think about dying. Not in a scared way, nor some kind of morbid obsession. I need to remember that death is coming… and it's not the end. I need to prepare for my real retirement, the one that will last forever. All of the "busyness" that surrou
04/17/2013 by Tim Archer
Our family has owned our farm for 110 years, but that is not our most important family legacy. Faith is.
04/10/2013 by Steve Ridgell
As you read the accusations of the friends, Job must have done something really bad to provoke God and with Job's claim of innocence and bewilderment, it's easy to forget that up until the time they opened their mouths, they were doing what good friends d
04/03/2013 by Bill Brant
The crucifixion and resurrection are at the heart of the good news of Jesus. He came to this world, was rejected and killed, then overcame death and the grave. One day he will come again, and God will judge the world through him. Those who have put their
03/27/2013 by Tim Archer
It is dangerous to assume God said something that he did not say. Even worse to think he said something different than what he really said.
03/20/2013 by Steve Ridgell
We know that Jesus will come again. We have to get ready.
03/13/2013 by Tim Archer
As long as we can find someone worse than us, we think we are good enough to get into heaven. That kind of thinking misses the point.
03/06/2013 by Steve Ridgell
In the book of Job, Elihu played an important role, preparing Job to hear the voice of God.
02/27/2013 by Bill Brant
When it comes to finding your way through this world, no GPS can help you. No map program will get you there. You need directions from someone who really knows the way. The book of Psalms says, "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path" (Ps
02/20/2013 by Tim Archer
God created us and knows how we function best. Why do we think we know better?
02/13/2013 by Steve Ridgell
It's important to start our walk with God, but even more important that we finish it. We have to persevere until the end.
02/06/2013 by Tim Archer
Jesus promises new life. Part of new life is getting rid of the old one.
01/30/2013 by Steve Ridgell
We know we need faith in God. But did you realize that God has faith in you?
01/23/2013 by Bill Brant
Just as people misquote celebrities, many misquote God or try to make him say things he never said. We need to study the Bible to know what God really said
01/16/2013 by Tim Archer
There will be another tragedy somewhere today. Christians overcome our tragedies because of what we believe about this world.
01/09/2013 by Steve Ridgell
New weeks and new years feel like new beginnings, but only God can truly make things new.
01/02/2013 by Tim Archer
God loves his son. God loves us. Sending Jesus to die on the cross for our sins and then raising him from the dead demonstrates that love.
12/26/2012 by Steve Ridgell
Like the Magi of old, people today will follow the signs that lead them to Jesus.
12/19/2012 by Bill Brant
We need to think about the meaning behind the things we do.
12/12/2012 by Tim Archer
Some used the fact that 98% of our DNA was not functional as an arguement against the existence of God. Now they know that over 80% of our DNA is functional. God did know what he was doing.
12/05/2012 by Steve Ridgell
Many times, our zeal to condemn sin can make the vulnerable among us feel alienated from God.
11/28/2012 by Tim Archer
We worry about the past and cannot do anything about it, but God can. We worry about the future and cannot do anything about it. But God can.
11/21/2012 by Steve Ridgell
It’s the time as we stand around the table, holding hands and expressing thanks to God for all that He’s given us that has become the essence of Thanksgiving for us.
11/14/2012 by Bill Brant