Father God,
We thank You for the United States of America.
What a privilege You grant us, O Father, to live in the first country that stated in its core documents…
Coty Pinckney
Consider the last few verses of Matthew’s Gospel – what we frequently call “the Great Commission.” The risen Jesus says:
All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to…
To what extent is a virtual service a substitute for an in-person service?
Over the last several months, we’ve experienced several positive aspects of virtual services:
They have the potential to…
When asked which commandment is the greatest, Jesus replied:
"'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments." (Matthew 22:37-40)
How do we live out these two greatest commandments today, after the killing of George Floyd and the subsequent social upheaval?
Consider these eleven principles:
The Apostle Paul tells us:
There is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God.... If you do wrong, be afraid, for [the ruler] does…
The Apostle Paul tells us, “In humility count others more significant than yourselves” (Philippians 2:3). In order to live out this truth as we regather, let’s follow these guidelines that…