What Is The Book of Enoch?
How authority should we (the church) give The Book of Enoch? Should it be included in our western ‘canon’ or not?
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4 Lessons of Faith Witnessed In the Life of Noah
Describe a life of faithful obedience and reverence. What does a faithful, obedient, reverent life look like for you right now?
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I’m Taking My First Pastoral Sabbatical
After 7+ years of pastoral ministry at Mountainview Church, I’ll be taking an extended time of sabbath rest and spiritual renewal. Just over 3 months to reflect and refocus on my calling as a pastor. Before I leave, I wanted to write a post to say thank you.
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4 Stages of Faith to Begin or Deepen Your Relationship with God
How is your faith being displayed in this moment of life? How is your life any different? How is your life pleasing to God?
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3 Strategies to Start Living By Faith this Week
What would it look like to give God your first and best? How would living by faith, impact this year?
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Proof that Everyone Needs Faith for the Origins of the Universe
What’s your faith position on the origins of the universe? What’s your reaction to hearing that you’re God’s image-bearer?
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Will You Listen To Jesus This Year?
How have you aided in the mission of Jesus in the past couple of years? How will you aid in His gospel mission this year? What step will you take this week?
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2021 has been quite a year, hasn’t it?
How are you doing? Maybe you’re experiencing yet another, COVID-Christmas? Maybe you’re entering into another year of on and off restrictions? We’ve all been watching the constant news cycle reminding us of yet another virus variant, and that the pandemic is far from over. And no matter your stand on masks, vaccines, or the pandemic as a whole, it’s a burden.
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3 Principles On How (and Why) Christians Should Give To Those In Need
Do you connect Christianity with charitable giving? Why or why not? Should Christians be giving differently to those in need? If so, what would it look like?
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The Important Difference Between the Words “If” and “When”
What spiritual disciplines are you currently practicing? Which disciplines are lacking, and what’s your plan to bring them back into practice?
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How I Lost My Office and Why I’m 100% Okay With It
Pre-pandemic, I had an office. It wasn’t a large office, but it was a comfortable workspace with an L-shaped desk and a few chairs for people to come visit, or to hold small meetings of 2 or 3. It also had some personal touches; photos, artwork, and even a decorative old fishing rod hanging on…
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For THIS Purpose Jesus Willingly Accepted the Cross
When Pilate asks Jesus if He’s a king, Jesus’ answer may seem a bit strange. Interesting that Jesus points back to an event that we celebrate as Christmas. He states, “For this Purpose” He was born. “For this purpose,” He came into the world. Pilate of course was not at the manger with Mary, Joseph, and the Shepherds; but this pointer back to the Nativity scene leads us to a sobering realization…
