Beloved, we find in Eph. 4:1-3 that the proper posture of a worthy walk is to have an eager readiness to do God’s will. And as Paul makes clear, this involves embracing godly attitudes (“…with all humility, gentleness, and patience…”), and fulfilling godly actions (“…bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity […]
February 24, 2016Holiness, Ministry, Stewardship, The Church, TrainingChristians are those who, by the power of God’s Spirit, should be zealous to “THEREFORE…walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which we have been called” (Eph. 4:1). Because God has “made us alive together with Christ” (Eph. 2:5), we should be eager to grow in the glories of knowing God (this is […]
February 17, 2016Truth, worshipHudson Taylor (1832-1905) was the founder of China Inland Mission. He was also a man who deeply understood the power of prayer within God’s sovereign purposes. Echoing the heart of Paul’s prayer in Eph. 3:14-21, the following expressed Hudson Taylor’s daily request before God. Perhaps this simple, poetic petition will be an encouragement for […]
February 10, 2016Exaltation of ChristAs we prepare to gather again this coming Lord’s Day, let me encourage you in a few specific ways. First, take advantage of the “order of service” information we include in this newsletter. Individually, or with family/friends, take some time in the days prior to our Sunday gathering to read through the various Scripture passages […]
February 3, 2016church growth, Holiness, Ministry, Stewardship, The Church, worship