We continue our series in James to learn from James 4:7-10, in which James in several short sentences approaches sin remediation with a series of strong exhortations, urging us to…
James: Double-Minded Danger
Sin
James: Trials and Temptations
Continuing our series on the book of James, in James 1:12-15 we learn about trials and tests, how these tests can become a temptation to sin, and how prone we…
Created & Called: Genesis 34 – Jacob’s Family Troubles
As the story of his life nears its end in Genesis, Jacob's family challenges seem to multiple. In Genesis 35, Jacob is betrayed by his eldest son, Reuben, and he…
Created & Called: Genesis 34 – Jacob, The Passive Father
The story of Jacob's daughter, Dinah in Genesis 34 is a story about a sensitive and yet very important issue that affects our world today: sexual assault. On Father's Day…
Created & Called: Genesis 20 – The Lost Art of Lament
This message gives an in depth look at Abraham's interaction with King Abimelek, and how that relates to the lamenting of our sin, and the process of grieving over the…
Created & Called: Genesis 18:16-33 – Avoiding Cultural Conformity
It is not a wonder that so many are judged. It is, however, a wonder that any are saved. It is only by God’s goodness and mercy. When He sees…
Affection for Jesus
A new year is a time for new beginnings, and many of us want to commit to working on and improving our relationship with the Lord. But what does that…
December Nights – Make Ready
December Nights is here again. Sometimes we are unable to understand what God is doing. Even when we are struggling with lack of fulfillment and the burden of our sins,…
Genesis 10-11: The Fallout of Self Sufficiency
Humans are very capable beings; we can do so much. Apart from God, however, our plans will perish.