Archive for March, 2020
Posted on March 26th, 2020 by Tim McCoy
Here are ten practical, put-it-into-action steps to take as we love God, love others, and follow Jesus during the COVID-19 crisis.
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Engage with God through Scripture and prayer every day. Join with hundreds of us as we read God’s word “a chapter a day” (text the word Chapter to 22828 or sign up online here). Jesus said: “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples” (John 8:31b, ESV). By God’s grace, deep spiritual roots will enable us to weather any...
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Posted on March 19th, 2020 by Tim McCoy
As the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis unfolds around us, it’s good to be reminded that God is sovereign and he “is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble” (Psalm 46:1, ESV).
As we trust and follow Jesus, he will give us the wisdom, hope, strength, and encouragement that we need no matter what tomorrow may bring.
So, here are five practical steps you can take to walk faithfully with the Lord during these uncertain days.
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First, engage with God through...
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Posted on March 11th, 2020 by Andy Johnson
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You have no doubt been flooded with the talk of the new year that is the coronavirus, or COVID-19. It has had a significant effect on the health and lives of those in China and is increasingly impacting other areas of the world. Perhaps you have been or know someone who has been personally affected by it.
In the swarm of news reports and social media posts, you may be asking two questions: “How is my church responding?” and...
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Posted on March 5th, 2020 by Tim McCoy
Church membership is biblical. As the Apostle Paul wrote to the church at Corinth: “Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it” (1 Corinthians 12:27, ESV; cf. Romans 12:4-5).
Membership is a way of saying: “I’m committed to Jesus and to his body, the church. You can count on me to use my gifts for the good of others in this church family. I will worship, grow, serve, give, and go with the gospel alongside others in this church family. I’m...
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