Is Worship Relevant?

Recently, one of the elders of our church passed away from COVID. Soon afterward, the special-needs daughter of one of my close college friends passed away, followed by his dad a few days later. And another one of our friends is currently in the hospital in critical...

Shaking in the Wind

2020 has certainly felt like a year of oppression. The oppression of COVID–19. The oppression of the economic climate it created. The oppressive effects of social distancing and isolation. And oppression leads to fear. King Ahaz of Judah faced an entirely...

Out of the Ordinary

Picture this: a young man is born into a royal family with all the rights, privileges, and power that it entails. As a grandson of the king, he enjoys a charmed childhood, a luxurious upbringing, and a future that seems safe and secure. Until one day he makes a...

Prepared to Walk

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. — Ephesians 2:10 Did you catch that? Let that truth sink in for just a moment. You are God’s workmanship: a...

The Best Year Still?

The Best Year Yet. That was the name of the sermon series we heard at the beginning of the year. Seemed like a great idea at the time, but perhaps a little short-sighted now. Or was it? If we feel like that ship has now sailed, we may want to ask ourselves which boat...

Guarding the Truth

The king gives strict instructions to the two guards: “Make sure the prince doesn’t leave the room until I come and get him.” To which the guard replies: “Not to leave the room, even if you come and get him.” The king, clarifying:...