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THINK DIFFERENT – Church History Profile, Athanasius

Our current series Think Different is designed to help us as followers of Jesus to navigate our current culture, seeking to figure out how to stand in the truth of the Gospel while at the same time being people of grace.  We can feel fairly alone in this pursuit, believing that these are the worst […]

The Cooperative Program, Hurricane Katrina, and Why We Do Mission with Southern Baptists

Since planting the church ten years ago I have had the somewhat awkward conversation many, many times.  I am asked, “Are you non-denominational?”  Well, that is an interesting question that is difficult to answer.  My response is that our church is actually made up of people from all kinds of religious backgrounds and traditions, and […]

Praying the Bible – Super Practical Book on Prayer

Been reading and loving Don Whitney’s new book Praying the Bible, and want to recommend this book.  Like many, I often find prayer the most difficult of the spiritual disciplines.  I find myself being repetitive and struggling with how to pray, what to pray for, and how to stay focused in my prayer.  It can […]

Gay Marriage and the Current Culture – A Good Thing for Christians!?

Well, its been almost two weeks since the marriage decision handed down by the Supreme Court  I have done a lot of thinking about the implications and challenges that lie ahead for people who trust in Jesus.  In all honesty, the decision and the culture shift that led to this actually signals the end of […]

How is the Church to Respond to Supreme Court Decision

The other shoe has dropped, as the Supreme Court has decided in a narrow decision handed down this morning to redefine marriage for our entire country.  As most who believe in the authority of the Bible and the right of the One True God to define our lives, I am saddened by the decision, but […]