The Benefits of the Resurrection
|A job offer often lays out the various benefits that are included as part of the job, things like paid-time off, retirement plans, and health insurance. These are reminders that … Continued
How to Say Thank You
|There are many ways in which we say “thank you” to people. It might be through literally saying, “thank you” to them. It might be through sending a card to … Continued
Why He Got Us
|“Why?” This question often asked by an inquisitive child is not childish, but rather one that we should continue to ask throughout our lives because it is important not just … Continued
Why Do We Have Creeds and Confessions?
|Faith Church believes that the Bible is the only guide to life, showing us what to believe and how to live. In light of that conviction, one might wonder why … Continued
You Can’t Do It! Reflections on the Ten Commandments
|As I have spent the last couple of months reading and reflecting on the Ten Commandments while writing this series of blogs, I have been reminded again that I have … Continued
8th Commandment – Giving, Not Taking
|“You shall not steal” (Exodus 20:15; Deuteronomy 5:19) “I’ve never robbed a bank.” This is often said (along with “I’ve never killed anyone”) when someone is trying to prove to … Continued
4th Commandment – Learning to rest
|The Fourth Commandment September 23, 2021 “Observe the Sabbath day and keep it holy” is the fourth of the Ten Commandments — and the one that causes the most controversy … Continued
1st Commandment – No Other Gods
|“You shall have no other gods before me”is the first of the Ten Commandments. I don’t believe it is first because of some random or arbitrary decision, but because it … Continued
Why “He Suffered the Agony of Hell for Me” as an Explanation of “He Descended to Hell” in the Apostles’ Creed
|As we study the Apostles’ Creed at Faith Church, one phrase that may sound different to those who have previously recited the creed is “he suffered the agony of hell … Continued
Because He Lives
|On Easter Sunday we sang the song, “Because He Lives.” This song was written by Bill and Gloria Gaither and published 50 years ago – in 1971. It has been … Continued
“One Another’s” and the Communion of Saints
|Our current sermon series at Faith Church is going through many of the “one another” passages that we find in the New Testament (there are around 59 of them; you … Continued
Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People?
|This past weekend, we examined the question “Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People?” as part of our sermon series looking at “Big Questions” that people have. This particular … Continued