I would like to wrap up our discussion from the last two weeks concerning the “Lost Christian Virtue” of Kindness based upon the book by Barry Corey entitled “Love Kindness – Discover the Power of a Forgotten Christian Virtue”. The premise is simple…the Christian voice has been marginalized in our culture and evangelicals are despised […]
Last week we began unpacking a compelling new book by Barry Corey, the President of Biola University. In his book, “Love Kindness – Discovering the Power of a Forgotten Christian Virtue”, President Corey makes the case that if we are to be “On Mission” as a Christ-Followers, i.e., we are committed to being disciple makers; […]
Happy Labor Day! I have been reading a book of late by the President of Biola University (my Alma Mater) entitled Love Kindness – Discover the Power of a Forgotten Christian Virtue. In this compelling read Barry Corey makes the case that what is missing in the Church of Jesus Christ today is KINDNESS. We […]
Over the last two weeks we have been unpacking some valuable truths found in Romans Chapter 8. Within this chapter we see that Christianity is the only religious construction that provides a foundation for life that will not fracture or crack; one that will weather the inevitable storms of life! We are in the process […]
Last week we began a discussion on the powerful truths for effective Christian living found in Romans 8. When you read Romans 8 you discover that there are four reasons why Christianity is the only worthy foundation for a life well lived. A life filled with purpose and joy. You are reading why a life based upon Christ won’t […]
Ask any group of theologians what the most important chapter in the Bible is, and you’ll hear many great answers. But one that will rate high on any list is Romans 8. Pastor Ray Johnston says, “When you read Romans 8, you discover four reasons why Christianity is the only foundation for your life. You’re reading why a life based on Christ […]
A group of men, young and old(er), spent last Saturday afternoon white water rafting on the American River. Throughout the day I was reminded of the awesome power of God as still water transitioned fifteen times into Class Two and Class Three rapids. Although by most standards those are not difficult rapids to navigate, they […]
We have been encouraging our church community to pray this summer in our Host Home Small Group Studies. The “War Room” has challenged all of us to carefully examine our prayer lives. Why do we pray? When do we pray? How do we pray? Where do we pray? The bottom line is this…prayer is simply […]
I just returned from a wonderful time away with my beautiful bride. We were celebrating an anniversary this past week. We both grew up in the Pismo Beach area and enjoy the ocean…so we found ourselves on a beach. We spent quite a bit of time in the waves, and a bit more watching others […]
In light of the recent shootings in Dallas and the intense rhetoric that has ensued, I wanted to share with you a simple but powerful prayer from columnist Matt Barber that I trust we can INTENTIONALLY send this petition to our Heavenly Father throughout the days and weeks to come. America is in the midst of a […]
