Our decisions matter! It is important that we work hard to thoughtfully reflect on biblical truth and carefully discern what practices are wise. As Romans 14:5 says, “Each one should be fully convinced in his own mind.” That is, we should make our decisions from personal convictions that we have diligently worked for. But how do we do that? How …
Real Men Cry… Together
I rarely cry. To some, that would look good. Like true composure. But I think I’ve trained myself in a harmful way. “Sadness” is a barely recognizable and identifiable emotion. Instead, it is stifled, along with any hint of tears. Sadness may instead express itself in silence, withdrawal, or anger. Its suppression is actually a manifestation of pride. And I …
Bonfire Music
Youth Bonfire October 19, 2019Grace Baptist Church CCLI#973442 No Longer SlavesYou SayHow Great is Our God No Longer Slaves You unravel me with a melodyYou surround me with a songOf deliverance, from my enemiesTill all my fears have gone I’m no longer a slave to fearI am a child of GodI’m no longer a slave to fearI am a child …
Dangerously Familiar
When’s the last time you had a spiritual EKG? An EKG measures the electrical activity of the heartbeat. Have you considered what makes your heartbeat? Let’s have a look… Does the good news of Jesus drive you each day? Or is it shelved each week to be remembered again on Sunday? Are you freshly excited about God? Or are you …
What It Means to Be Community
How well do you know some of your fellow church members? I don’t just mean their name, that on most Sundays they’re doing “good”, and a few standard facts about them. I’m not advocating for knowing more about people. I’m suggesting that it’s time to invest ourselves into deeper relationships with our family in Christ! While there are many negative …
God in the Cracks?
special feature by Pastor’s wife, Diane Scallon For those of you who have smartphones, please take a moment to check the battery status of your phone. In the battery section, it will give you a percentage of what app is used the most. Where is your Bible app in comparison to Facebook? Where is your Bible app in comparison to …