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Thoughts on the Gospel, Life, and Ministry
Tag: Jesus
Overcoming Anger: Embrace Humility and Trust God
The author reflects on a trip to Nashville for their 20th anniversary, encountering Hurricane Helene’s aftermath along the way. They discuss a sermon on anger, explaining that frustration arises from attempting to fix ourselves and our circumstances. The solution involves humility, trusting in God, and actively seeking improvement while acknowledging our limitations.
Under His Wings and Revivals
Stories like this one always buoy my spirit as they illustrate the providence and the grace of God at work in the history of His Church. We still sing this wonderful rendition of Psalm 91 some 130 years after Sankey wrote it. The God under whose wings Sankey found refuge is the same God under whose wings we find shleter.
What Is The Church Supposed to Do?
The earliest Christians lived and breathed in times that were very similar to ours. They were certainly no strangers to the ideas of societal relativism and cultural narcissism. They also suffered from another deadly “ism,” syncretism, which wreaked havoc on their spiritual and religious climate. Yet, they found their balance and we are to learn from them.
The Prayer God Will Always Answer
During our adult Sunday School class this past Sunday, our congregation studied Luke’s version of the Lord’s Prayer from Luke 11:1-13. Jesus taught his disciples how to pray by his example and his words. Luke referred to Jesus’s normal practice of praying alone more than… Continue Reading “The Prayer God Will Always Answer”
Thankfulness is Necessary — A Pastoral Note
We, like the lepers, act as if we deserve God’s good works in our lives when we don’t. This arrogance, intentional or not, is an affront to the glory of God. We glorify him when we recognize our need for him, depend upon him, and thank him for his goodness to us.
What is Faith?
So, the challenge for all of us is to determine what is the ultimate object of the faith upon which we build our lives. Is it someone or something that will stand the test of time and empower us to overcome the multitude of challenges we will face throughout our time on this earth? As a Christian, I am convinced there is only one who can do that as we sink the roots of our faith deep into him who is the eternal rock of our lives and creator of all things.
Why The Resurrection is so Important for Christians
“When Jesus conquered death and rose from the grave, he broke death’s stranglehold on men, women, and children. It has no more power over those who trust Jesus with their lives! They’ll live eternally with God in the remade heavens and earth.”
How Do I Pray For Our Leaders?
So, I encourage you to pray for your leaders at the local, state, and federal level. Pray for them to govern in a way that enables all people to live peaceful and quiet lives, godly and dignified in every way. Pray that they will govern with clarity and provide protection for all of us.
Pursue Excellence For God’s Glory
Our eternal outcome is secure; so, let’s pursue excellence in everything we do while undergoing to process to get to eternity.
Prayer for Our Nation
Good morning! We, at Chester ARP Church, ask you, wherever you are, to join us at 11 am today (January 7, 2021) as we pause to pray for our nation, our culture, our communities, and our churches. Americans are divided, and the shocking events… Continue Reading “Prayer for Our Nation”
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