It’s time to serve up our final question in this week’s series in which we’re tackling at least one question a day from our current series, “Living Proof,” our series on the fruit of the Spirit. So here we go. Ready? “What are some good … Read More
The Fruit of the Spirit: A Week of Questions #4
We’re addressing (at least) 1 question a day this week regarding the Holy Spirit and the fruit he produces in us. Here’s the fourth episode in this series of curiosities. “What are ways to walk by the Spirit?” Let me suggest a flow chart of … Read More
The Fruit of the Spirit: A Week of Questions #3
We’re addressing (at least) 1 question a day this week regarding the Holy Spirit and the fruit he produces in us. Let’s jump right into day 3. “Why did Moses disagree with God? I don’t understand why he argued with God. It seemed like heresy.” … Read More
The Fruit of the Spirit: A Week of Questions #2
We’re answering at least 1 question a day this week regarding the Holy Spirit and the fruit he produces in us. Let’s tackle day 2’s curiosity. “When you pray for something specific, you pray and give it to God. However, the Bible states to pray … Read More
The Fruit of the Spirit: A Week of Questions #1
It’s been said that curiosity killed the cat. I think the opposite. About curiosity at least. Curiosity breeds life and vitality. It opens up doors and awakens our mental senses. A regular habit of humbly asking questions and, generally speaking, looking for answers is, I … Read More
Three Things That Changed Our Culture
There were six of us around a kitchen table in the home of one of the three founding couples who planted our church. It was early 2004, and if you would have asked me then if, in 20 years, I thought First Family Church would … Read More
Life from A-Z
[The following post is a transcript of my message given on Sanctity of Life Sunday, January 21, 2024, at First Family Church.] Let’s open our Bibles to Proverbs 8. In all of our locations, let’s get under the weight of the Word, for it’s the … Read More
Immediately
One way to observe the power of an invitation is through the pace of the response. This is one of the striking elements of Christ’s call to two sets of brothers—Peter and Andrew, and James and John. Interestingly, Matthew 4:20 and 4:22 both begin with … Read More
6 Ways to Pray During the Israeli-Palestinean War
As you watch the horrific events continuing to unfold in Israel, I trust you are realizing more and more that our first and best action is prayer. Since the evening of October 7, both Julie and I have been increasingly and specifically praying for believers … Read More
Why the Righteous Are Bold
When you have nothing to hide, you have no reason to run. Solomon, inspired by the Holy Spirit, clues us in to this truth when he wrote, “The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion” (Proverbs 28:1). Clearly … Read More