Hebrews-3:12-14

On Sunday, we talked about the need to shift our thinking about unity. Following Ephesians 6:10-20, we saw that our picture of unity should be less like a family reunion and more like a company of soldiers on the battlefield. For them, unity is not a nice experience—it’s a matter of life or death. We…

If you feel quite weak and ordinary-if you feel like a mess but have the Spirit-you have the right credentials. You are one of the ordinary people God uses to help others. -Ed Welch, Side by Side: Walking with Others in Wisdom and Love Katie couldn’t have picked a better time. It was a rare afternoon when Read More…

I recently had a conversation with someone in which we were talking about sin. A particular, habitual sin. They made a comment to the effect that “this sin is incompatible with ministry.” In other words, if someone wanted to be a pastor or a missionary, they couldn’t be involved with this specific sin. My response,…

But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. —2 Corinthians 4:7 Hebrews 11:1, 2, 39, 40 When the question is asked about the nature of faith, Hebrews 11:1 is often the “go-to” verse, “Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.” Since this verse begins what has been designated as a chapter we consider it to be the beginning of a new thought or teaching. But originally the Scriptures had no titles,…

But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. —2 Corinthians 4:7 Hebrews 11:1, 2, 39, 40 When the question is asked about the nature of faith, Hebrews 11:1 is often the “go-to” verse, “Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.” Since this verse begins what has been designated as a chapter we consider it to be the beginning of a new thought or teaching. But originally the Scriptures had no titles,…