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 […]
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 […]
Last week we asked the question, “Which God do you serve?” We framed the question in light of living in an idolatrous culture. A recent survey of seminary students revealed that the first commandment, “You shall have no other gods before Me” was not considered by these aspiring pastors to be “all that important” compared […]
I trust you had a wonderful 4th of July weekend my friends. I am so very grateful to the Lord for His consistent blessings toward America, but let us not forget that His blessings are connected to our obedience. To that end, let this be our enduring prayer from 2 Chronicles 7:14, “If my people […]
Off to a fast start today as we have Vacation Bible School going on….super fun and very busy! There is something about the simplicity of listening to little ones worshiping the Lord that makes me consider His place in my life. I think we would all agree that we live in an idolatrous world. Pastor […]
