Category Archives: God

Knowing Jesus: The Good Shepherd

Posted on February 1, 2024 by Jason

In 2021, a sheep named Baarack was found wandering alone in the wilderness of Australia with more than 75 pounds of fleece weighing it down. A property maintenance worker spotted Baarack in the forest that adjoined the property where he … Continue reading →

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Knowing Jesus: Lord, Part 3

Posted on January 17, 2024 by Jason

Jesus gives a good definition of “lordship” in Luke 6:46. “Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord’ and don’t do what I tell you?” Luke 6:46 To make Jesus your lord is to do what He says. Obedience has seemingly … Continue reading →

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Knowing Jesus: Lord, Part 2

Posted on January 16, 2024 by Jason

Here’s something I’ve noticed: we would rather have a Savior than a Lord. Here’s what I mean by that. Everyone wants a Savior to come along and rescue them. These are sometimes referred to as “foxhole prayers.” You know the … Continue reading →

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Knowing Jesus: Lord, Part 1

Posted on January 15, 2024 by Jason

There are quite a few royal titles given to Jesus in the Scriptures. He is called the King of Kings, the Prince of Peace. There are a lot of royal meanings associated with the word “Messiah,” which comes to us … Continue reading →

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Knowing Jesus: The Story Behind the Name, Part 3

Posted on January 12, 2024 by Jason

As we go through this Knowing Jesus series, we are interviewing some people at our church and we are asking them a simple question: How did you come to know Jesus? I’m excited that these videos are an opportunity for … Continue reading →

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Knowing Jesus: The Story Behind the Name, Part 2

Posted on January 10, 2024 by Jason

The angel of the Lord told Joseph and Mary to name their son after the great Old Testament military leader, Joshua — the one who led the Israelites to the promised land. I think that’s also a big part of … Continue reading →

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Knowing Jesus: The Story Behind the Name, Part 1

Posted on January 8, 2024 by Jason

There’s a story behind every name. I bet there’s a story behind your name. Maybe you’re named after someone or your parents selected that name for you because of it’s meaning. Maybe you took your spouse’s last name on the … Continue reading →

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Best Books of 2023

Posted on December 22, 2023 by Jason

Each year, I set myself a goal of reading one book per week. It’s an ambitious goal and I rarely ever hit the mark. This year I’m finishing with a total of 45 books read. But given the hectic pace … Continue reading →

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The Five Love Languages: Receiving Gifts, Part 2

Posted on December 21, 2023 by Jason

The Bible tells us that God is the best gift-giver. James 1:17, Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. God’s gifts are good … Continue reading →

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The Five Love Languages: Quality Time, Part 1

Posted on November 28, 2023 by Jason

If you show me how you spend your time, I can show you what you love. That’s because the way we use our time is an indicator of what we love. It has been said that time is more valuable … Continue reading →

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