Our thankfulness to God is not determined by the age in which we live but by the future hope of Christ’s return and the present faithfulness of God.
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Lord, Teach Us to Pray for Our Presidential Candidates
Christians on the Left and the Right use Scripture and prayer during presidential campaigns. So let's ask, "Lord, teach us to pray for our presidential candidates."
Keep ReadingChristian Formation: Habitus, Habits, and Habitat
To cultivate the habitus required as a logical and reasonable response to God’s mercy (Rom 12:1-2), we must carefully consider our habits and we must root ourselves within the ecclesial habitat.
Keep ReadingBook Review: On the Holy Spirit (St. Basil the Great)
To help us grow in our theology and practice of the doctrine of the Holy Spirit, I want to recommend St. Basil the Great's On the Holy Spirit.
Keep ReadingBook Review: Practicing the Way (Comer)
Comer argues that discipleship, or apprenticeship to Jesus, involves three main goals: be with Jesus, become like Jesus, and do as he did.
Keep ReadingGreet One Another
Let’s encourage one another, and especially our visitors, by initiating a greeting and by listening well.
Keep ReadingGratitude in Luke's Gospel
Luke's Gospel provides insight into a truly Christian approach to gratitude.
Keep ReadingScripture Memory Meditation | Romans 6:4-5
In Christ’s death, we die to our old identity. We are no longer slaves to sin. We are free from any obligation, addiction, and necessity to sin because sin has no reign on us.
Keep ReadingScripture Memory Meditation | Romans 5:6
Instead of abandoning us to eternal death and destruction, God, in His mercy and grace, devised a rescue plan for humanity. At precisely the right time, God the Father sent His Son, Jesus, to die for the ungodly.
Keep ReadingScripture Memory Meditation | Romans 5:3-4
The persecutions, losses, physical pains, and tragedies we face, help us to spiritually grow so we can better serve God and provide an empathetic sense of direction for others as we follow the path God has set before us.
Keep ReadingScripture Memory Meditation | Romans 4:3
This resurrection week, look not to fleeting joys but to be joined to the one who fully satisfies, whose perfect kingdom will have no end and be full of immeasurable riches of grace.
Keep ReadingIn Christian homes, there should be a hospitable welcome to share in the death-mitigating bread of the common meal that echoes the welcome from Jesus, the death-defeating Bread of Life. As Christ welcomed us to his Table, we welcome others to ours.
Jul 13
2021
Scripture Memory Meditation | Hebrews 12:1-2
"May we not shrink back in our call, and may we make disciples as we go."
The hope of resurrection should lead to perseverance and an orientation to labor for the Lord in this world.
Jun 23
2021
Weekly Celebration of the Lord's Supper
At Resurrection Church, starting June 27, we will begin weekly participation of the Lord’s Supper in keeping with the New Testament witness that is fortified by the practice of the global Church throughout history.
Jun 23
2021
Scripture Memory Meditation | James 1:22
e each have a personal responsibility to God to live out the scriptures.
Jun 15
2021
Scripture Memory Meditation | Proverbs 3:5-6
"We can trust that God can and will bring us through difficult circumstances and make us more like him."
Jun 2
2021
Scripture Memory Meditation | Psalm 37:4-5
"We take ultimate delight in Jesus Christ who is the way, the truth, and the life. Jesus, through his life, death, and resurrection has beat and conquered all opposing forces."
May 27
2021
Scripture Memory Meditation | 2 Corinthians 4:18
As we live by the Spirit, God renews us in our hearts where he has planted eternal life.
We have hope in God's faithful love and mercy.