Archive for July, 2023
Posted on July 27th, 2023 by Andy Johnson
In today’s blog, you’ll read about (1) an encouragement toward humble living and (2) a note about a staff transition.
In Timothy Keller’s little book, The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness, he says, “…the essence of gospel-humility is not thinking more of myself or thinking less of myself, it is thinking of myself less” (p. 32).
In other words, being an effective follower of Christ is not founded upon raising or reducing your self-esteem but considering others at the expense...
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Posted on July 20th, 2023 by Andy Johnson
If you’ve been reading the Scripture very long, you likely have a particular verse or passage that has indelibly impacted your walk with Christ. Hopefully, you have more than a few.
One of mine is Mark 10:45. In an effort to defuse the conflict that erupted between his disciples when James and John asked to sit at Jesus’ right and left hand in eternity, Jesus states plainly, “For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for...
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Posted on July 13th, 2023 by Andy Johnson
Do you possess something that you hold very dear? Perhaps it’s an heirloom you were given by a now-deceased family member. Maybe it’s your new car that you meticulously clean on a weekly basis. It could be a handmade gift from a friend. Or maybe it’s a business that you built from the ground up. You get the idea. We all have a few precious possessions in our life.
How do you treat such items? Do you put them into the hands of toddlers or leave them in vulnerable locations? I’m...
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Posted on July 6th, 2023 by Andy Johnson
Did you know that during July, there will be a host of Inglesiders traveling throughout the country? All told, this month, 122 people from our church are sharing the gospel, encouraging church plants, interacting with people from other faiths, teaching children the gospel, and growing in the word at camp.
Let me share a little more about each group so you can support them through your prayers.
High School Mission Trip to Salt Lake City, UT (July 8-15)
Nineteen high school students...
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