Simple thoughts on faith, church and discipleship
Austin is one of the fastest growing and dynamic cities in the US. It is a place of great opportunity and great need. How can the church love this city in a way that points to the love of Christ and the good news of the gospel?
"If I ever reach Heaven I expect to find three wonders there: first, to meet some I had not thought to see there; second, to miss some I had thought to meet there; and third, the greatest wonder of all, to find myself there." - John Newton
It’s all fun and games until you wake up face to face with a bear.
God meets with people right at the end of their ropes. He stands to meet us right at the end of the runway of our own capabilities and self-assuredness.
The Baptism of Jesus shows us what total submission and surrender looks like. The Baptism of Jesus shows us what Jesus will do to secure our righteousness. The Baptism of Jesus shows us what the perfect, loving community of the Trinity is like.
If Jesus didn't rise from the dead then Christians are dumb and naive. But he did rise, so ...
This text is as well known and overused as Footprints. But it is powerful when understood in the context of God's love for his church.
Tongues, prophecy, women speaking in meetings. What could go wrong?
Part 2 of our 5-week series in the Spiritual Gifts from 1 Corinthians.
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