by Derek Fekkes | Apr 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
“For the love of Christ controls us, because we have concluded this: that one has died for all, therefore all have died; 15 and he died for all, that those who live might no longer live for themselves but for him who for their sake died and was raised.” (2 Corinthians...
by Derek Fekkes | Apr 8, 2020 | Uncategorized
This is the third in a series of posts written by our very own Paul Burgess. See the first post and an introduction to the series here. PERSEVERANCE and ENCOURAGEMENT “For whatever was written in earlier times was written for our instruction, so that through...
by Derek Fekkes | Apr 8, 2020 | Uncategorized
One of the things that this unique time has revealed is the value of discipleship happening within our homes. While the church can be a great help in the work to train up kids to know and love Jesus, the home is often where the most effective training happens. This is...
by Derek Fekkes | Apr 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
This is the second in a series of posts written by our very own Paul Burgess. See the first post and an introduction to the series here. TIME OUT “Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise partook of the same things, that through death...
by Derek Fekkes | Mar 26, 2020 | Uncategorized
I have asked Paul Burgess, one of our congregants, to write a post on how times of trials and suffering can benefit believers and the church (he’s actually going to write a few connected posts over the next few weeks). Part of the reason I’ve asked him to...
by Derek Fekkes | Mar 18, 2020 | Uncategorized
For an update (as of 6/13/2020), please see this post. We are living in a strange and difficult time. As such, churches across the world are having to adjust and think through how to continue to be the church in such a time. We clearly need to make some changes, but...
by Derek Fekkes | Mar 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
Like most people, I am watching the coronavirus situation closely, looking into the research available, and keeping up with the recommendations of government and health officials. I have also reached out to both local churches and churches in our 3Strand Network to...
by Derek Fekkes | Mar 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
I shared a few thoughts to our church Sunday about how to think through the coronavirus situation in light of the truth and promises of God. Pray. I was amazed at how long it took for me to pray for the situation. In the search to find information, read articles,...
by Derek Fekkes | Feb 26, 2020 | Uncategorized
Thus says the Lord:“Stand by the roads, and look, and ask for the ancient paths,where the good way is; and walk in it, and find rest for your souls.But they said, ‘We will not walk in it.’ (Jeremiah 6:16) I was...
by Derek Fekkes | Feb 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
And they were filled with great fear and said to one another, “Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?” Mark 4:41 We recently introduced a song titled “Jesus, Strong and Kind.” The title may not strike you at first, but the words “strong” and “kind”...
