Walking in Obedience to God
by Pastor Troy Spilman There are seasons in our Christian experience where we can go through the motions of the faith but not be walking in true obedience. Excuses In the book of 1 Samuel, [...]
Men and Anger
Anger can play a significant role in all of our lives. With men in particular, though, anger tends to be a major battlefront. And for men who have families, anger is too often directed toward [...]
Why Believe in the Resurrection?
Each Easter, we have a special celebration for the resurrection of Jesus. But the truth is that the resurrection is not simply the focus on the Easter holiday, but the focus of the entire Christian [...]
How has the Trump Presidency Impacted the Church?
As we now stand about a year and a half into the presidency of Donald Trump, I think it is valuable to think of his presidency not only from a perspective of civics, but from [...]
The World Needs Men
Whether it is rampant sexual abuse or horrific school shootings, there are events that happen that drive us to search for the deeper reasons behind why problems arise in our culture. As Christians, we believe [...]
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 [...]