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6 Pillars of a Christian View on Suffering – From Gospel Coalition

I plan on posting several posts this week on the topic of suffering, hoping to share Scriptures, resources, etc. on the topic.  But wanted to start with a link to a good blogpost from the Gospel Coalition which has thoughts from theologian D. A. Carson on the subject.  The blogpost also has a link to […]

Primary Texts on our Freedom that is found in Christ

This past Sunday we looked at our Freedom in Christ during worship at Genesis, answering this question as part of our Top 10 List Series, What does it look like to practically live out our true freedom in Christ, and how do I deal with the guilt and anxiety in my life even though I […]

Resources on Anxiety

During Q&A time on Sunday I said I would post resources on anxiety here, so here are a few books, blogs, etc. on topic.  Some of these came by recommendation, others were referenced on Sunday. Blog Posts & Articles How to Battle Anxiety with the Promises of God by John Piper Thinking Biblically about Worry […]

Giving to Oklahoma Tornado Victims – Offering on Sunday

We will be taking up an offering Sunday to provide assistance to those whose lives have been devastated in Moore, OK.  Our gifts will be given through the North American Mission Board of Southern Baptists Disaster Relief who had people on the ground within hours serving that city.  They are there with chain saw crews, […]

Summer Reading – The Insanity of God

Want a good book for summer reading.  I just finished the book The Insanity of God by Nik Ripken (a pseudonym to protect those in other lands where he has served and himself) has absolutely wrecked me (in amazing ways), instilled passion in my faith, and encouraged me immensely.  It is a fast-paced story of […]