Nehemiah had a grand task ahead of him. He was looking to rebuild the city of Jerusalem. Much of the wall and many of the gates had been destroyed. God put it in his heart to rebuild the city and the people of God. The resources were slim, and the people were in shambles. More… Continue reading 5 Ways to Build in the Face of Opposition
Across the landscape of our country church buildings are sitting empty. Churches, which once hosted vibrantly singing worshippers, weddings, and baptisms now have grass growing high all around them, broken stained glass, or have been turned into apartments or businesses. The question is, how did we get here? One reason is surely that some churches… Continue reading 4 Ways Churches Can Work to be Unified
God’s Word is powerful and encouraging. Here are five Bible verses that will remind you of this and carry you through the new year. All of these verses are best studied in their context, so take time to look at the surrounding verses. Psalm 31:23-24 Love the Lord, all you his saints! The Lord preserves… Continue reading 5 Verses to Start the New Year
For centuries many have thought that the church building was the church. We even use phrases today like, “Let’s go to church.” We know by that we mean, “Let’s go to the church service at the building where Christians meet.” We are moving (in some areas) into a proper understanding of the true definition of… Continue reading Christianity Without the Church?
I had another amazing opportunity to go overseas. Our small group recently returned from serving in India. The things we saw and were able to take part in were truly amazing. The Indian people were very friendly, kind, and welcoming to us. There is one thing I would like to point out which was very… Continue reading What Indian Christians Taught Me about Unity in Christ
Everyone has an idea of what church should be like. Some people are looking for specific traditions or programs they believe the church needs in order for them to attend. Others have a long list of requirements, to the point that they will never find the “perfect” church they are looking for. So when someone… Continue reading Why Catechism?
