The Presence of God is the most gracious gift God continues to give us as His children! Do you believe this my brothers? Moses writes a beautiful and powerful prayer in Numbers 6:25. "The Lord make His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you." (This phrase has been made popular by a new song called The Blessing.) Craig Denison [...]

Back in July, J. I. Packer passed away at the age of ninety-three. Packer was without a doubt one of my favorite authors. He was a great theologian, professor and influential evangelical thinker. He is likely best known for his bestseller, Knowing God, which has sold more than one million copies. One of his first published works [...]

Last week we began a discussion on the value of "waiting upon the Lord." INTENTIONAL men of God recognize that waiting upon the Lord is a sound Biblical principle; one that bears practical fruit. Waiting upon Him gives us courage so we can be strong (Psalm 27:14).  But God doesn't work by this world's standards. His timing and [...]

What do we do when God says wait? Knowing biblical principles is essential for living the Christian life as God desires. Pastor Charles Stanley comments: "Perhaps the most important Biblical Principle to learn is to obey God and leave all the consequences to Him. And alongside it is another one that's very important...learn to wait upon [...]

Last week we were reminded that the best thing we can do when experiencing anxiety is to remember that our God is with us. The circumstances of our lives, in our nation, and around the world are in the hands of our loving heavenly Father. As we focus on the promises of God found in [...]

In times of fear and uncertainty, the best thing we can do is strengthen our faith with the reminder that God is with us. This is especially crucial for the times in which we're living. There is so much turmoil, anxiety, and pain. But the circumstances in our nation and world do not control our lives [...]

What is our goal as INTENTIONAL men of God?  Essentially it is to be a part of a movement of culture-changing Christians. The verse that best defines the Men's Ministry at Auburn Grace Community comes from (1 Chronicles 12:32) "Of the Sons of Issachar, men who understood the times, with knowledge of what Israel should do...". In 1 Peter [...]

When you give your heart to Christ, Christ gives His heart to you (2 Corinthians 5:17; Ezekiel 36:26). And you become a part of the tribe of the transplanted. That new heart gives you a new appreciation for life. You humbly acknowledge your responsibility to honor the donor. And the cellular memories that come with that transplanted [...]

I read an article the other day by Pastor Mark Batterson entitled "The Tribe of the Transplanted." He shared an experience he had at the National Day of Prayer in Washington D.C. several years ago where the keynote speaker was Dr. Bill Frist. Prior to his tenure in the U.S. Senate, Dr. Frist performed more than 150 heart transplants [...]

Proverbs 3: 5-6 clearly teaches us that we are to "trust in the Lord with ALL our hearts...and lean not on your own understanding...in ALL our ways we are to acknowledge Him...and He will make our paths straight" (show us the way to go and the best path to get there). Trusting in the Lord simply means we "lean into [...]