Category Archives: Church

Four Key Questions for the Church

Posted on August 18, 2024 by Jason

I clipped this from FB the other day; I found it to be thought provoking.

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A Violent Kingdom

Posted on July 22, 2024 by Jason

Francois Fenelon was a French Catholic theologian and writer who lived in the late 1600s. He had quite a career, serving as a priest, a missionary, and as a tutor to the grandson of King Louis XIV. His spiritual writings … Continue reading →

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Pedro’s Story

Posted on July 15, 2024 by Jason

I don’t think I will ever forget Pedro’s story:

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Baja 2024

Posted on July 12, 2024 by Jason

We had a great time on our Baja mission trip this year. I especially enjoyed the opportunity to preach on the theme of “Returning to Your First Love.” I’m grateful to say that we had several restorations and one baptism. … Continue reading →

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How We Grow: Rest

Posted on May 14, 2024 by Jason

I was talking with someone last week and I was saying to her that our final spiritual discipline in this series was rest. And she said, “OK, rest is right in my wheelhouse! I know how to do that one!” … Continue reading →

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How We Grow: Service

Posted on May 8, 2024 by Jason

Ephesians 2:10 For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. The word translated as “workmanship” is the Greek term poiemo. Our English word “poem” is derived … Continue reading →

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How We Grow: Study

Posted on April 29, 2024 by Jason

Psalm 119:11 I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. One of the ways God grows our souls is through study — specifically Bible study. Regular engagement with Scripture is a vital part … Continue reading →

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How We Grow: Confession

Posted on April 14, 2024 by Jason

The first thing I want to say today is this: God loves to forgive. This is the good news that changes everything for us. Someone has estimated that one-third of the parables Jesus taught are about forgiveness. In the Lord’s … Continue reading →

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How We Grow: Fasting

Posted on March 27, 2024 by Jason

Today we want to continue our series by looking at what the Bible has to say about fasting. Last week, we kicked off this series by focusing on prayer as a way of keeping company with God. And it’s fitting … Continue reading →

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How We Grow: Prayer

Posted on March 20, 2024 by Jason

Today we begin with the gold standard spiritual practice: the discipline of prayer. What’s unfortunate is that so many believers feel inadequate when it comes to prayer. Public prayer in church is partly to blame, if I had to guess. … Continue reading →

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