Sermon Recap The Apostle Paul likely has in mind the story of the Exodus as he writes to the church in Colossae. In the book of Exodus, the story is told of how God used Moses to miraculously deliver His people, Israel, out of Egypt, where they lived in bondage...
A Biblical Look at Material Possessions and Giving Through my recent study of the book of Acts, I have been awestruck by the generosity of the first-century church; the believers were amazingly unattached to money and possessions. As I have meditated on texts like Acts 2:45 and 4:32, my heart...
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It’s as if time is standing still. This man, whom I just met, is present… in the moment… attentive. I learn a much-needed lesson that will not be soon forgotten. After a long Sunday, I look forward to having Monday as a day of rest. I normally like to spend...
Is the Christian life about Biblical truth and doctrine or spiritual experience? Is Christianity intellectual or experiential? My answer is, “Yes!”. In my thirty-two years of being a believer, I have visited many churches, and— when it comes to this issue— the pendulum seems to swing wholly to one...
In light of the availability of multiple English Bible translations, I am often asked why Real Life Community Church uses the English Standard Version (ESV). I love the Word of God and consider it an incredible privilege to have the Scriptures in our own language! To be sure, I don’t...
According to Barna Group research, 10% of Americans now classify themselves as people who “love Jesus, but not the church.” This is beyond alarming and demonstrates the spiritual decline and secularization of our nation. Is this okay? To be sure, church attendance does not save us. We are saved by grace alone,...
“I want to, but I just don’t have the time,” is one of the most common frustrations I hear from people from all walks of life. Dreams are not becoming realities and goals are not being achieved, because countless individuals are convinced they simply can’t fit certain priorities into their schedules. Whether...
Another Christmas has come and gone, yet the truths that we celebrate during its festivities should remain constant. One of these glorious truths, which was the focus of my Advent series, is found in one of Jesus’ titles, Immanuel, which means, “God with us.” This word, Immanuel, most likely rings familiar...
“Thanks for taking us out to eat Dad. Can we rent a movie on the way home?” This type of conversation is frequent with my children. In one breath they express gratitude, yet in the next, they beg for more. I am trying to teach them that the fruit of...