There are many occasions that cause times of sorrow. Different areas of loss that lead to sadness. It could be through loss of a good relationship, death, financial loss, a decline in emotional, mental, physical health, or even spiritual decline. During these times we are called to cry out to God. In Psalm 77 the… Continue reading How to Receive God’s Comfort in Times of Sorrow
“Love is love” is a mantra repeated extensively throughout our society. For some of us it feels like a hammer we’re repeatedly being smashed in the head with. It’s really a trite saying that says very little, which is why it falls apart at the seams when discussed philosophically. The proponents of the phrase “love… Continue reading Is Anything Labeled Love God’s Love?
I often get the question as a pastor, “why does your church not baptize infants?” A lot of people see that we will baptize children or adults, but note that they never see us baptizing toddlers or infants. It’s a great question and can be confusing because of how different denominations handle things. Let me… Continue reading Baptism and Baby Dedication
When we look at the book of James, it sounds like James may be saying “good works save.” James 2:14 says, “What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him?” After reading this we wonder if faith saves or works? Or at… Continue reading Do Good Works Save Us?
