We sometimes think we cannot bring our questions of unbelief to God, yet we see again and again that we can and that is actually the way forward in a great relationship with God.
List of Books:
Messy Grace - Caleb Kaltenbach
Out of a far Country - Christopher Yuan
The secret Thoughts of an unlikely convert ) - Rosaria Butterfield
A Transgender‘s Faith - Walt Heyer
The Third Option - Miles McPherson
Under our skin - Ben Watson
Live not by lies - Rod Dreher
A practical guide to culture - John Stonestreet
Evidence that demands a verdict - Josh McDowell
Betrayed: How To Restore The Relationship
April 25, 2021 • Ross Sawyers
Once there has been betrayal, is it possible to restore the relationship?
Jim Newheiser, Professor of Counseling
Characteristics of worldly sorrow:
-Self-focused; self-protective.
-Doesn’t primarily hate the sin; hates the consequences of sin.
-Blame-shifting.
-Resents accountability.
-Impatient – demanding to be trusted and restored immediately.
-Focuses on the sins of others.
-Criticizes the disciplinary process.
-Unchanged (hard) heart.
-No fruit.
Characteristics of godly sorrow:
-Focused on God and other person; well-being of others is first priority
-Hates the sin itself; accepts the consequences of the sin.
-Fully accepts responsibility.
-Seeks accountability.
-Patient.
-Focuses upon their own sin.
-Submits to the disciplinary process.
-Changed heart.
-Fruit.
Helping People Put The Pieces Together
April 18, 2021 • Ross Sawyers
Sometimes it is hard to put the pieces together in understanding the Christian message, but there are some ways to help people put those pieces together.
What Is A Worldview?
April 11, 2021 • Brandon Smeltzer
The Beautiful Surprise
April 4, 2021 • Ross Sawyers
It is astounding the way Jesus personally encounters and profoundly changes us when we never saw it coming.
Timely Silence, Timely Words
March 28, 2021 • Ross Sawyers
Our words are often ill-timed and too many, but Jesus shows us a path to well-rooted words in the right moments.
Trapped.... How Do I Respond?
March 21, 2021 • Ross Sawyers
People often try to trap Christians using people for their own gain or Scripture for their own agendas, but Jesus compassionately and gracefully shows us how to respond to these entrapments.
That's A Good Question
March 14, 2021 • Jermaine Arphul
Who is Jesus To You?
Giving Hope To The Grieving
February 28, 2021 • Jordan Hill
Jesus is the resurrection and the life. There will be a day the final enemy, death, will be defeated and there will be no more pain, and no more grief.
The 'One Thing' I Can't Let Go Of
February 21, 2021 • Ross Sawyers
For most all of us there is that one thing that often is more important to us than Christ Himself, yet the most joy comes in giving up that one thing for the thing that matters most.
Dealing with External, Superficial, Self-righteous, Hypocritical Religious People
February 14, 2021 • Ross Sawyers
Jesus shows us the way on how to have a conversation with Hypocritical and self-righteous people.
Reflection Question:
-What is God asking you to consider today in light of your own faith being externally or internally driven?
A Powerful Calm For The Troubled Mind
February 7, 2021 • Ross Sawyers
While there are varying degrees of severity of troubled minds, there is hope for a powerful calm.
On Whose Authority
January 31, 2021 • Eric Estes
In this conversation between Jesus and a Centurion, two people with authority, Jesus Marvels at the centurion’s faith. Why? What is so special about his faith? We see that real faith is transferring our trust from our own authority to Jesus’ and can also learn how we can have deeper, real conversations that matter.
A Conversation With The Father
January 24, 2021 • Ross Sawyers
Satan is doing everything he can to disrupt and fracture the unity of Christians, but Christ shows the way to genuine Christian unity!
A Conversation With The Devil (Part 1)
January 10, 2021 • Ross Sawyers
Satan brings all his deceptive tactics to bear and destroy us, yet Jesus shows us the way to victoriously overcome him.
