Tag: Calling

Calling

December 26, 2022

Christmas Day Service

Christmas Day was on Sunday this year – an occurrence that because of Leap Year, won’t happen again until 2033. That means kids will be 11 years older than they are from now, and some won’t still be living at home. Worshipping the Lord on His day this morning was a high privilege. Yes, Christmas morning looked and felt a little different, but we had […]

December 5, 2022

Discipleship & Counting the Cost

According to Scripture, a disciple involves personal growth characterized by the following: 1) Putting Jesus first in all things (Mark 8:34-38)2) Following Jesus’ teachings (John 8:31-32)3) Fruitfulness (John 15:5-8)4) Love for other disciples (John 13:34-35)5) Evangelism – Making disciples (Matthew 28:18-20) In Luke 14, Jesus lays out the terms of discipleship. There were great crowds following Him. Everyone loved the miracles, healing, and free food. […]

October 19, 2021

Leading a Godly Life

The book of Colossians calls us to lead a godly life. Chapter three describes the life of a person who has been made new in Christ, calling us in verse two to set our mind or affection on things above. As you spend time praying, I hope you will be encouraged to put aside the things of this world that threaten to pull you down […]

November 4, 2020

Fast Facts on The Christian Response to America’s Presidential Election

By Jason Carlson – Christian Ministries International This week’s election has once again revealed how deeply divided America is. The coming days will be an important time for the Church to affirm and profess some important truths to our Land. God is the author of history. He determines our times and places (Acts 17:24-31) and he shakes the nations to accomplish his will (Haggai 2:6-7; […]

September 12, 2020

Solider of Christ

This is an encouraging message for anyone serving the Lord Jesus in any capacity within their church ministry. Jarrod McCleary served as the 1st Battalion 66th Armor Regiment Chaplain at Fort Carson, Colorado. He joined the military after watching the 9/11 terrorist attacks on American soil. Coming to see firsthand the brevity of life, he received a strong calling to pastoral ministry from the Lord. […]

May 18, 2020

Petition to Reopen

Previous: Some More Thoughts About Civil Disobedience Previous: Some Thoughts about Civil Disobedience After much prayer I started a simple petition online at: https://www.change.org/p/governor-of-minnesota-tim-walz-free-exercise-of-religion-and-public-policy The goal is simple. I believe each local church should have the right and freedom to choose when to reopen safely. Many small churches can reopen safely. It is time for state officials to work with local communities to reopen our […]