If you (or a Christian you know) is struggling with how you feel about the church, ask yourself these 3 questions: Matthew 16:18 says Jesus built the church. Would the Son of God actually spend time building something that was worthless? Acts 20:28 says Jesus shed His blood for the church. Would the Son of God have been willing to endure the suffering He went […]
America’s kids need us now more than ever. The disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have had a serious impact on America’s children and those who care for them, from parents and teachers to child welfare workers and foster families. The Be Best campaign, has made foster care a top priority, as a foster-care parent I’m thankful small & good changes are being made! Read […]
Recently John MacArthur wrote a blog post entitled “Christ, not Caesar, Is Head of the Church” which is an excellent read. I will attempt to share our churches response here with minimal modifications to fit within the context of our local church named Calvary Chapel Fergus Falls. Christ is Lord of all. He is the one true head of the church (Ephesians 1:22; 5:23; Colossians […]
Well, here we are 1/2 way through the year. I was recently thinking about the many church leaders and pastors who had a clever“2020 Vision” tagline, promising a year of great clarity for their people. But now? Many pastors aren’t so sure about their plans anymore—and the vision they once had is no longer clear. Because of the recent events in the US and across […]
Hold firmly to the word of life; then, on the day of Christ’s return, I will be proud that I did not run the race in vain and that my work was not useless. Philippians 2:16 The same Word that spoke the universe into being can release divine power in our lives! But we have a responsibility to appreciate the Word, and not treat it […]
In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage;rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness.And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death— even death on a cross! Philippians […]
Since, then, we know what it is to fear the Lord, we try to persuade others. What we are is plain to God, and I hope it is also plain to your conscience. We are not trying to commend ourselves to you again, but are giving you an opportunity to take pride in us, so that you can answer those who take pride in what […]