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As the Apostle Paul wrote to his younger protégé Timothy, he gives him some divinely inspired wisdom that we would all do well to heed.  “Flee the evil desires of youth, and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.” (2 Timothy 2:22) The Bible doesn’t Continue reading

As the Lord gave the children of Israel His commands on how they were to relate to one another and to Him, He added this caution:  “Do not add to what I command you and do not subtract from it, but keep the commands of the Lord your God that I give you” (Deuteronomy 4:2).  It was important that God’s Word Continue reading

When we began planning for our first church building, we committed to a simple idea – excellence without excess.  Our desire was to build a functional, attractive facility but not one which was flamboyant or ornate.  Our priority was to have a beautiful church, but we wanted to make sure that we never confused the Continue reading

Perhaps you’ve heard the statement by Morton Kelsey: “The church is not a museum for saints but a hospital for sinners.” Is this true? Without a doubt Jesus never intended the church to be a museum for the saints.  The church is not to be merely a beautiful building with fine furnishing designed and built to Continue reading

Lord Horatio Nelson was Britain’s greatest naval hero. As his fleet was sailing into battle one day, it is reported that Nelson’s men began to fight among themselves. Calling out their names, Nelson pointed toward the approaching fleet and exclaimed, “Gentlemen, there is the enemy!” All church members would do well to adopt the same Continue reading

I’ve always heard it said that if you find the perfect church don’t join it – you’ll just mess it up.  We all know that the church is filled with imperfect people.  None of us has reached the point of sinless perfection in our thoughts, words, or actions.  Even though this is so, God’s Word Continue reading

Before Jesus ascended into heaven, He shared with His disciples words that are today called the Great Commission:  “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.  Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them Continue reading

I just became aware of the film “Beware of Christians.”  The title is meant to grab attention … and it does.  It is a film made by Christians to challenge the typical notions of what it means to follow Jesus.  Based on the preview I saw, it could be helpful in a dialogue on the Continue reading