Sunday Sermon Series – “Free Will”? – 01/12/2025

The idea for this post came about after reading a post on LinkedIn. The subject matter was Free Will and this statement caught my eye: God gave us free will so that we can either love Him or reject Him, but the decision is on us. That statement and many responses affirmed that the writers’ … More Sunday Sermon Series – “Free Will”? – 01/12/2025

Friday Feature Quote – “Sola Gratia” – 01/03/2025

Unfathomable oceans of grace are in Christ for you. Dive and dive again — you will never come to the bottom of these depths! Short, pithy gems from Robert Murray McCheyne, 1813-1843 https://www.gracegems.org/ Marvelous, infinite, matchless grace,Freely bestowed on all who believe!All who are longing to see His face,Will you this moment His grace receive? Verse 3, … More Friday Feature Quote – “Sola Gratia” – 01/03/2025

Devotional Thought – “The Visible God” – 12/27/2024

The title of this devotional is “The Visible God,” but the image above (from the Hymn we all sing) claims God is invisible. Are we quoting the Bible wrong? Have we found a contradiction in it? Or maybe our Theology is weak? Actually, none of the above, as our devotional will note God in His … More Devotional Thought – “The Visible God” – 12/27/2024

Devotional “Xmas” and “eXpenses” – 12/24/2024

It is the time of year to be bombarded with banners like the one above. Turn any city block ask any retailer and it’s the season to spend, spend, and spend more. Of course, extravagant spending always has consequences, but many are overlooked in the name of “I gotta have it”, or “Keeping up with … More Devotional “Xmas” and “eXpenses” – 12/24/2024

Sunday Sermon Series – “LORDSHIP OF CHRIST” – 12/22/2024

INTRODUCTION Defining Christianity CHRISTIANITY The beliefs, practices, and socio-cultural expressions of the Jesus community and the wider Christian religion and culture. The key phenomenon of Christianity emerged from the early beginnings of the Jesus movement to the subsequent formation of Eastern and Western Christendom and its broader impacts on society and culture. This article discusses … More Sunday Sermon Series – “LORDSHIP OF CHRIST” – 12/22/2024

Devotional Thought – “COVENANT” – 12/21/2024

After I read the devotional below this morning I thought it would be a good reminder to all of both the sacrifice Christ made to become a human and the promise that God initiated with that covenant birth. What I found while doing research for the quote above and other references was that some profess … More Devotional Thought – “COVENANT” – 12/21/2024

Sunday Sermon Series – “Faith Alone” – 12/08/2024

Yes, posted a day late due to sketchy internet, Mia Coppa. I recently read an article that said statements like this confuse one’s perspective on Salvation. Really? It is clear to me, and I would venture to say, even the most casual of individuals studying Reformed theology that Luther is herein referring to the Five … More Sunday Sermon Series – “Faith Alone” – 12/08/2024