“For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost” (Luke 19:10). These words of Jesus communicate both his heart and purpose in leaving the glory of His Father’s presence (John 17:5) and joining the likes of mankind (Philippians 2:6-8). Jesus was on mission: His Father’s mission, which He had owned for Himself. We are called to join …
Bonfire Music
Church Bonfire November 24, 2019Grace Baptist Church CCLI#973442 To God Be the GloryGive Thanks/He Has Made Me GladAll Creatures of our God and King To God Be the Glory To God be the glory, great things he hath done!So loved he the world that he gave us his Son,who yielded his life an atonement for sin,and opened the life-gate that …
The Discipline of Gratitude
What is it in our human nature that struggles so hard with thankfulness? Why are our blessings so often on our periphery while our complaints and demands grab our full attention? We are reminded this week to take time to be thankful. It may, in fact, be the one time each year that a majority of our nation acknowledges reasons …
The Anomaly of “Balance”
In a society that is deeply wounded with the rampant rise of divorce, broken families, fatherless children, and identity crisis, there has been a healthy resurgence in recognizing the importance of family. Husbands and parents are urged to guard their family time and balance their priorities to honor their Lord with their families. Without caution, however, we can overcorrect and …
Pain and Hope in Grief
“These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full.” These beautiful words of Jesus in John 15:11 emanate with hope that appeals deeply for a world that is so desperate to know and hold on to evading happiness. They are rich truth that builds a foundation for hope and point us to …
Christian Liberty, Stifled… Exhortations for the Weaker Brother
Romans 14 compels the Christian who is strong in his liberty to surrender his rights for the spiritual well-being of his fellow believer that has convictions. But when does that become excessive? What if this is abused? Should Christians with convictions desire this loss of liberty? Here we find some exhortations for the weaker brother, and some help for maintaining …