My prayer for our women. Encouraging the ladies of Canyon to maximize their spiritual growth and gospel impact through books, through relationships, and through evangelism in the Summer of 2018. ...
If you’ve ever been dumbfounded by a passage of Scripture, here are 6 Guidelines for Clarifying Confusing Passages. ...
It has been said that “you will die without good friends,” and God has been clear in Scripture that every believer is truly in dire need of other believers. Perhaps one of the greatest reasons for this is that we have the opportunity to pray for one another. Never has there been a sweeter sensation than to hear the voice of a beloved friend speaking your name heavenward, lifting your burden with you to Him who carries all. “Cast your cares on Him, for He cares for you,” but sad is the person who must sit alone to cast their cares on God. Far better that a close brother or sister be there to help with the task, to bear it together, and to plead your case before the Father’s throne of grace. Do you have friends who truly pray for you? Do you pray for others? Today is a good day to pick up this habit. ...
A recommendation of the book, Knowledge of the Holy, by A.W. Tozer...
A short discussion of some primary things to consider when sharing your testimony. ...
Christian Thinking Regarding Medical Care and the Need for Respect when Opinions Differ: Part 3 by Dave Lutz When opinions and convictions contradict. Even after seeking advice, we can end up with differing opinions as to the best course of treatment for a particular physical problem, and those differing opinions can become strong convictions. This can happen among memb...
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Did you know that it's illegal to climb Mount Everest alone? After countless deaths of people trying to scale to the top, the government of Nepal has declared it against the law to make the attempt on your own. You are now required to go as part of a team. Why? Because it's just too dangerous to do it without being tied to others. This past year, over 300 people died try...
Keep ReadingResolved to be Devoted to God January 30, 2019 This past Sunday I preached Psalm 76. At the end of the Psalm we were reminded to commit ourselves to God based on the salvation that He gives to us. I read a quote from Jonathan Edwards on his desire to be completely devoted to God. This quote has motivated me throughout my Christian life. I wanted to share the quote wit...
Keep ReadingBible Study Suggestions Here are a few recommended studies that you can do this summer, on your own, or with a few other believers. These are good ways to learn and grow as well as stay connected and encourage one another. RADICAL: TAKING BACK YOUR FAITH FROM THE AMERICAN DREAMby David Platt - $9.51 (9 Chapters)David Platt challenges you to consider with an open heart ...
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Keep ReadingHaving preached this Sunday on 3 lessons from the Thessalonian church in 1 Thess 2, I mentioned that there are actually quite a few lessons we could learn from the believers in Thessalonica. I have nine here, and would guess we could find several more. The gospel is flourishing in Thessalonica (1:8). Paul commends the believers there for their faithfulness. This is a chur...
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