Allowing the Holy Spirit to Work in Your Life
I recently cleaned my BBQ (exciting, I know). I took the whole thing apart, cleaning out the burners of all the grease and grime that had dripped over the years, scrubbing off the grates that [...]
A Gospel-Driven Response to School Shootings
By Dan Franklin Many of us have responded with a heavy heart to the news of yet another mass shooting in our country. This time it took place at a Florida high school, and it [...]
Finding Rest in God in a Chaotic World
Psalm 46:10 famously says, “Be still and know that I am God.” Many of us might read this invitation as a nice idea, but an unlikely reality. I mean, can we really experience serenity and [...]
Three Ways to Care for Unborn Babies
Recently I had the opportunity to sit down with Kerry Jepson, the CEO of Assure Pregnancy Clinic. We had a discussion about the pro-life movement, current legislation, and also about practical ways that men and [...]
Let Go of Guilt and Remember God’s Promises
by Shauntel Raymond Have you heard of mom guilt? We all know what guilt feels like but I didn’t feel real guilt until I became a mom. Ending each day thinking of all the things [...]
Trusting God When Things Don’t Go As Planned
by Andy Watson, Worship Pastor at Life Bible Fellowship Church My wife Laura and I got married just over 13 years ago. During our engagement Laura let me know that there was no way under any [...]
Two Visions of Courage
There is a new vision of courage that is being celebrated in our culture. About four years ago, a woman named Brittany Maynard became a public figure. This happened because she tragically had terminal cancer and [...]
What Are The Odds?
by Phil Shahbaz Nearly every day, shortly after I step into my worn and weathered 2005, Chevy Tahoe, I begin to reflect. I can hear the constant ticking of the old engine. I know it [...]
The Value of Knowing Both Sides
In formal debate, participants prepare themselves to be able to articulate and defend a certain side of an argument. But they often are not told until right before the debate which side they will need [...]
What it Means to Live a Generous life
By Pastor Gary Keith One of the enjoyable parts of the Christmas season is seeing people willingly and generously giving to others. In addition to Christmas morning, it happens in a variety of ways. For [...]