“Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name” (John 20:30-31 ESV). The word “believe” is in the book of John more
Year: 2011
25 ways to engage your neighbors with the gospel
“But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, ‘And who is my neighbor’” (Luke 10:29)? Jesus taught the parable of the Good Samaritan to answer this man’s question, “Who is my neighbor?” We’re not that different from the Pharisee whom Jesus taught about loving his neighbor. We don’t know who our neighbor is either.
Celebrating the blessing of leadership longevity
“During Gideon’s lifetime, the land enjoyed peace forty years” (Judges 8:28). Everyone should congratulate Amanda Manuel and Stephen Combs. Amanda celebrated two years on our WCC staff in June. Stephen celebrated his 6th year on staff at WCC this July. Make sure you tell them how much their service means to you and to our church
Fruitfulness during a heat wave
“He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers” (Psalm 1:3 NIV). What a week! We got back home from our vacation to discover that our heat pump isn’t working. After a visit from a repairman, it looks like we’re going
It is for freedom
“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery” (Galatians 5:1). While preparing my sermon for this coming Sunday, I started humming a song to myself. At first, I didn’t notice my own activity. I was deep in
Do we really see the sun?
“The Son is the radiance of God’s glory” (Hebrews 1:3 NIV). Scientists tell us that it takes eight minutes for the light from the sun to reach earth. Having reached the earth, sunlight is refracted through the atmosphere creating a glorious effect. These sun beams are what we see. We see the sun’s rays of
Thankful for our Supreme Reconciler
“For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross” (Colossians 1:19-20). My son, Jonathan, is at Fort Jackson this summer for 12 weeks of basic training
Servant leaders needed
“Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant…” (Philippians 2:5-7). “Can I intern at the church this summer?” Auston asked, a look of real sincerity on his face. “We can’t pay
Words that lead to a name change
“Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God” (John 1:12 NIV). Robin and I celebrated our 32 year anniversary this week. We went to the beach for a couple of days to mark the moment and to thank God for all
Greater things?
“I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father” (John 14:12). What do you think Jesus meant when He said that we would do “greater things?” Will we walk on water or calm