Clik here to view.
Becoming a Stress-Free Believer
Do you have people in your life who seem to live under a cloud of stress and anxiety? I do, both in my family and among many in my ministry sphere. And have you noticed that stress and anxiety seem to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Let’s Take Another Look at Halloween
Fall is in the air. In fact, this week in northern California actually feels like winter with rain, wind, and frigid temperatures. With autumn comes the second most popular holiday in the US –...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Zombie Church: Breathing Life Back into the Body of Christ
Tyler Edwards, pastor of Cornerstone Christian Church in Joplin, MO, says there is something missing in the church today. Stuck in a rut of routines and rituals, he claims the church is caught up in...
View ArticleClik here to view.
What’s in it for God?
As I always try to do the first week or so of January, I’ve been praying a lot about my year. I’ve evaluated last year, rejoicing in the things that worked and critiquing the things that didn’t. What...
View ArticleClik here to view.
1 Peter 2:11-25 — Submitting Like the Servant
In this fourth lesson of Sue Edwards’ study on 1 Peter, we come to what I consider to be some of the most difficult verses in the Bible. I am, by nature and heritage, a fighter. I feel justice deeply...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Strengthen the Sacred Mix–1 Peter 3: 1-7
Did you watch the Superbowl last weekend? I’m not much of a football fan, and certainly wasn’t excited about the teams after the local 49ers lost to the Giants in the playoffs. But like so many...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Pursue Peace with Doves and Dragons – 1 Peter 3:8-12
This week in our Sue Edwards’ study on 1 Peter, we’re studying how to remain at peace with our brothers and sisters, as well as those who persecute us. I have to tell you that I’m not great at...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Christian Contours: How a Biblical Worldview Shapes the Mind and Heart
As a small group or church leader, do you ever run across a person with a mixed worldview? A Christian who can’t articulate the fundamentals of their faith? A Christian whose values and beliefs are...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Passages: How Reading the Bible in a Year Will Change Everything for You.
I’ve been a fan of Brian Hardin’s Daily Audio Bible since a friend introduced me to it in February. If you haven’t discovered this app, check it out. Listening to consecutive selections from the Old...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Jesus Scandals: Why He Shocked His Contemporaries (and Still Shocks Today)
Jesus scandalous? Perhaps. I have to admit that many of the things he said and did have confused me over the years. Sometimes we apply our present day understanding to the gospel accounts and get...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Sins We are OK With
Is All Sin Equal?Photo Credit: April We hear a lot about sin these days. Especially those sins. You know. The sexual ones. It seems that it’s easy to point fingers and wag tongues about them. To create...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Happy 40th Birthday to Me!
Forty years ago today I made the most important decision of my life. I stopped fighting and accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. Happy Birthday to Me! Photo...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Divine Design: God’s Plan for Restoration in a Community Setting
The Divine Design: God’s Plan for Restoration in the Community Setting by Cheryl S. Knight, MS, MTh, and Jo M. Getzinger, MSW Do you know the difference between a Sunday community and a real...
View ArticleClik here to view.
What’s in it for God?
As I always try to do the first week or so of January, I’ve been praying a lot about my year. I’ve evaluated last year, rejoicing in the things that worked and critiquing the things that didnâ€t. What...
View ArticleClik here to view.
1 Peter 2:11-25 — Submitting Like the Servant
In this fourth lesson of Sue Edwards†study on 1 Peter, we come to what I consider to be some of the most difficult verses in the Bible. I am, by nature and heritage, a fighter. I feel justice deeply...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Strengthen the Sacred Mix–1 Peter 3: 1-7
Did you watch the Superbowl last weekend? I’m not much of a football fan, and certainly wasnâ€t excited about the teams after the local 49ers lost to the Giants in the playoffs. But like so many...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Pursue Peace with Doves and Dragons – 1 Peter 3:8-12
 This week in our Sue Edwards†study on 1 Peter, weâ€re studying how to remain at peace with our brothers and sisters, as well as those who persecute us. I have to tell you that I’m not great at...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Christian Contours: How a Biblical Worldview Shapes the Mind and Heart
As a small group or church leader, do you ever run across a person with a mixed worldview? A Christian who canâ€t articulate the fundamentals of their faith? A Christian whose values and beliefs are...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Passages: How Reading the Bible in a Year Will Change Everything for You.
I’ve been a fan of Brian Hardinâ€s Daily Audio Bible since a friend introduced me to it in February. If you havenâ€t discovered this app, check it out. Listening to consecutive selections from the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Jesus Scandals: Why He Shocked His Contemporaries (and Still Shocks Today)
Jesus scandalous? Perhaps. I have to admit that many of the things he said and did have confused me over the years. Sometimes we apply our present day understanding to the gospel accounts and get...
View Article
