For our midweek Lenten services, we are reading Jesus’ seven words from the cross—words spoken to particular situations, but recorded in the Scriptures to speak to us. We begin with Jesus’ words to the crowd assembled at the cross, “Father, forgive them,” and His...
Many biblical texts teach that Jesus gives his people “eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand.” But the Bible also warns Christians of the possibility of apostasy, encouraging followers of Jesus to stay on guard against an...
The temptation of Jesus give us three illustrations of how the tempter tempts us. This will help us to recognize his attacks. It also gives us three illustrations of how he can be overcome. But most importantly it tells the story of a God who loves us so much he is...
Today, I want us to consider a Christian discipline or practice that I think most Christians know of but may not have experience with: “fasting”. How many of you have heard in your life “Hey, what are you ‘giving up’ for Lent?” I was asked that so many times in my...
This ministry supports our college students all around the country! Although many of our college students move out of town temporarily, they are not out of mind! They, and our local college students, are in our prayers, and in our hearts every day. Additionally, twice...
