The goal of parenting is the glory of God. We are parenting to raise Jesus worshippers. We are parenting to raise our 4 year-old and our 17 year-old to still be following Jesus when they are 22 and 35.
Did I Fail My Unbelieving Children?
Many in our church feel this pain every day. Many beat themselves up, feeling that they have personally failed their children spiritually–failed to raise them in the instruction of the Lord.
Security of the Believer
As pastor, one of the most asked questions I have been asked over the years is “can a person lose their salvation?”
7 Pictures of Salvation
Each one reminds us of all that we’ve been given through Christ. And when they’re understood as a collective group, we understand that Jesus, in purchasing our salvation, has covered every need of our lives that sin has broken.
The Thief on the Cross
“Remember me when you come into your kingdom.” – Luke 23:42
Mary Magdalene’s Story
I do not like to re-visit the dark places of my life….the dark places before I met Jesus. But, for you I will, for the opportunity for you to see the miracles of change, growth, and repentance that can come through an encounter with Jesus.
John’s Story
My name is John. I am a fisherman… well, I was. My brother James and I were planning to take over our Father’s boat and keep the business going; the same way he had from his Father. That is until we met the man, Jesus.
New Year, New Me
It’s not often that we are able to start over and create a new identity. But as children of Christ, we are given a new identity when we are found in him. We are accepted into his royal family and we become one of his children and heirs.