A conversation between Mr. Attentive and Mr. Wiseman from John Bunyan’s Life and Death of Mr. Badman (1680) Attentive: Does not God, by instituting of a day unto holy duties, make great proof how the hearts and inclinations of people do stand to holiness of heart, and a conversation in holy duties? Wiseman: Yes doubtless; […]
Good Friday April 2, 2021 OPTION: Individuals and families can observe the tradition of the Tenebrae service of deepening shadows, in which a candle is extinguished after each gospel reading*. 5 candles are needed. Call to Worship: Romans 5:6-11 Worship through Song Here is Love Gospel Reading Mark 15:1-15* Worship through Song See the Destined […]
“Easy” – That is the word I would describe our age today. More specifically, our information age is easy. We have the easiest access to information than ever before. It is literally at our fingertips. And though having easy access to information can be helpful, it can also have negative effects for living wisely in […]
by John Calvin (1509-1564) Without the gospel: everything is useless and vain; without the gospel we are not Christians; without the gospel all riches is poverty, all wisdom folly before God; strength is weakness, and all the justice of man is under the condemnation of God. But by the knowledge of the gospel we are: […]
In a recent Barna Survey on evangelism, it was discovered that though almost all Christians would recognize that sharing the gospel is essential to being a follower of Jesus, an increasing number would say they feel uneasy about doing it. Not just uneasy, because it can feel awkward; but uneasy because they feel that it […]
This past year (and probably more of 2021) has isolated us more than ever before. The result is sadly that many bad habits get formed, away from the support of fellowship. The new year can bring reflection and cause for renewal. Below are four ways you can begin to cultivate fellowship in community. 1.) […]
“For we are not ignorant of his schemes.” (2 Corinthians 2:11) 2020 was the year we didn’t expect. In February, very few saw the challenges we would face. We assumed things would continue as usual, that our plans would move forward, that all would be well – until it wasn’t. As we close out the […]
Only the Bible has sold more copies than The Pilgrim’s Progress. Bunyan’s classic, first published in 1678, quickly became a hallmark among English readers and beyond, enduring down to our day as a unique resource for spiritual reflection and encouragement. Starting January 13th, we’ll be meeting Wednesdays at Noon on Zoom to discuss this important classic. […]
Let’s talk about three kings – not the ones you might be thinking. From the ivory palace of Caesar Augustus to the halted kingdom of David to the straw-filled manger throne in Bethlehem. Spoiler Alert – The humble baby in the manger is the King of kings. JESUS – THE HUMBE KING OF kings While they were there, […]
Let’s talk about three kings – not the ones you might be thinking. From the ivory palace of Caesar Augustus to the halted kingdom of David to the straw-filled manger throne in Bethlehem. Spoiler Alert – The humble baby in the manger is the King of kings. David – the incomplete king Joseph also went up from the […]