Midweek Encouragement

Paul tells us, “Fight the good fight of the faith” (1 Tim. 6:12). I just wanted to take the time to encourage you to keep persevering in your ministry at your job, at school and with your family and friends. … Read More

I think sometimes it can be easy to take for granted the fact that we have complete and total access to God’s Word. It wasn’t until the middle of the nineteenth century that most families could read and have their … Read More

I wanted to share with you something we were learning last week at Exejesus. We often think of God as being our inheritance; that when we die, our special prize is God. This is true…however, we are God’s inheritance as … Read More

I have been reading the story of Samson. One particular detail of this story stands out to me. Samson was empowered to kill a lion and tear it to pieces. After some days, he comes back to the lion’s carcass … Read More

Most people, Christians included, live in bondage of what people think about them. We give people power to determine our self worth. If we are somebody that is frequently praised and surrounded by friends, we are more likely to think … Read More

Why should we embrace and even love God’s discipline: 1. It saves us from being condemned along with the world (1 Cor. 11:32) 2. It keeps us humble (Lev. 26:18-19) 3. It means we are blessed (Job 5:17; Psalm 94:12) … Read More

I have been reading the book of Judges and one thing stands out to me: the Israelities never grew weary of doing evil and God never grew weary of saving them. Over and over again the author of Judges writes … Read More

As I look back over 2012, there is much encouragement to be found in our church: * 10 college graduations. * 1 couple engaged. * 2 couples married. * 1 baby boy on the way. * 6 new members. * … Read More

There is something about the loss of life, especially the loss of children’s lives, that reminds us of the horrible nature of sin. At times we trivialize our sin, not seeing the drastic consequences it has upon us. But with … Read More

Well, so called same-sex “marriage” has been made official in the state of Washington. On December 9, 2012, 138 couples were married at Seattle’s City Hall. Some 25 more couples were married at….wait for it….Seattle First Baptist Church. Reading articles … Read More