Cherry-picking the Scriptures

Selecting only certain Bible verses to live by is a thing these days. Recently we were almost drawn into a church that teaches doctrines based on cherry-picking certain verses from…

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Following The Trail Of Blood

The story of blood runs like a thread through the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation. The very first time blood was spilled, in Genesis chapter 2, blood wasn’t even mentioned,…

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Paul’s Pain

It is hard to put into words the appreciation Christians have for the apostle Paul. Few people had the impact Paul still has, almost 2000 years after is death. He…

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Understanding Faith (2)

Part 2 of our teaching on faith from Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the assurance (title deed, confirmation) of things hoped for (divinely guaranteed), and the evidence of things not…

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Understanding Faith (1)

What is faith? And how does it work? The Bible gives answers! Follow this unedited discussion of our small group meeting here. Now faith is the assurance (title deed, confirmation)…

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Jesus Rocks

There is a reason why rocks are used as symbols for the Lord. The steadfastness of His love for us, even when we are shaken; the immutability of His person,…

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A Very Present Help In Trouble

Are you worried about tomorrow? The Lord knows about the weight we sometimes carry in our hearts, and tells us how to handle them. Jesus cares, and He doesn’t want…

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Power From On High

Jesus called the church into being at His first appearance to His disciples after He rose from the dead. He completed His mission, but the work that brought Him to…

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