Do you show animals at your county fair? It would be odd if someone took a lame, unkempt animal to show. Yet this is how we are judged before Almighty God. Left in our sins, we stand before Him as unkempt, filth-ridden, diseased, death-bound human beings. His standards are absolute perfection. Sadly, try as we might, the “best” we can muster will only “show” our imperfections even more.
Read MoreCritical Race Theory (CRT) is an academic and philosophical discipline now mainstreamed in multiple segments of American culture—from public schools to the broader American business world, and even down to congregations and their members. As Christians, we want to know how to fight against the sin of racism, uphold biblical justice, and love our neighbor, all while not letting a dangerous ideology sabotage our trust in Jesus Christ and His Word of truth.
Read MoreJesus is the Lord of Lords—and truly our Messiah. His earthly role as a carpenter reminds us to pursue our vocation, but it does not distract from His role as God, sacrifice, redeemer, Messiah. He knows how important it is to follow God’s call on your life, even when it goes against what others would expect from you.
Read MoreAs a church, we must not simply declare the things we stand against, but we must also robustly proclaim the things we stand for. This includes being for the family—being for faithful husbands and fathers, being for faithful wives and mothers. We must identify and celebrate the God-ordained vocations within the family—including the vocations of being male and female. Whether you are single or married, the family is still the origin of your being.
Read MoreFrom the Song of Simeon, we learn how to orient our lives: according to the Word of God. It is only through the word of God that we are given true peace and solace. In a world of hurtful everyday words, God’s Word is a soothing balm for our souls.
Read MoreWhen we follow Jesus through all seasons, we discover the full life of Christ. During this season of Lent, let’s take a closer look at the 40 days during which Satan tempted Jesus. Here we learn that it is the Word of God alone that saves us.
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