Run in Such a Way…

This past weekend we had three (yes, three!) wonderful Easter services at Grace Point.  Our new Saturday service kicked of with nearly 260 people, and our two Sunday services were packed as well.  Easter is one of THOSE holidays.  You know, it is one of the two big ones that draw people to church, and …

We are taking a shot at defining "spiritual maturity" in a way that is both Biblical and practical.  Biblical in the sense that it is reinforced by the authority of Scripture.  Practical in the sense that is easily understood and sought after by the modern person. As I wrote in my previous post, spiritual maturity …

It is the weekend of Thanksgiving…how thankful am I? I just read the account of the suffering servant found in Isaiah 53, which gives me ample reason to be thankful. I would encourage you to read the whole chapter, but here is just one verse: When he sees all that is accomplished by his anguish, …

I’ve written before of the comfort in knowing that God chooses to forget my sins.  I’m so thankful that He doesn’t remember those things I’ve done wrong in the past. But God does know and remember a great many things about me.  He knows my successes and failures.  He knows when I’m encouraged and when …

Last year I did a quick review of a book called Crazy Love by Francis Chan.  Great, great book. I just finished his second book: “Forgotten God”.  This one focuses on the role of the Holy Spirit in our lives.  For many Christians, the Holy Spirit is the most mysterious and least understood aspect of …

Here is a creative idea!  One of our Life Groups went above and beyond the call of duty.  They assembled a “care package” for Paul Jones (our very own missionary aviator) and hand-delivered it to him in Coshocton.  I talked to him recently and he was amazed at their generosity, thoughtfulness and willingness to deliver it …

Do you want to give a worthy sacrifice to God?  Do you want to honor Him?  Do you want God to reveal Himself to you?  Two words: give thanks! But giving thanks is a sacrifice that truly honors me. If you keep to my path, I will reveal to you the salvation of God.” Psalms …

I gave myself this short test this morning, and thought you might benefit from it as well.  Consider your answers to these two questions: When was the last time you gave someone advice? When was the last time you asked someone for advice? If you are like me, it was very simple to answer the …

As a kid, I’m sure I often complained that one of my buddies was a “copycat”.  He would do or say something just like I did, and he would do it over and over!  I should have realized that it was really a compliment.  He was copying me because he thought what I said or …

As a follow-up to the message on worship yesterday, I want to recommend this song by Addison Road to you.  Michele pointed it out to me, and it is an AMAZING in both its musical simplicity and lyrical depth.  Please allow the words of the song to impact you.  Might they reflect part of Isaiah’s …