Tag: trials & temptation

Re-formed, part 10. Take a moment to consider the day between Jesus’ death and resurrection — when the faith of the disciples seemed to be utterly shattered, when they couldn’t see God’s deep work in the darkness, and the silence.

Re-formed, part 8. As the Israelites are taken into exile, we see that God immediately speaks hope and strength back into their lives; and even in the midst of desolation, streams of living water can flow from within them.

We’ve put together a mini-series of videos looking at ‘Treasures of Darkness’, a title we’ve lifted from Isaiah 45.

Re-formed, part 6. This is the question at the heart of Isaiah. The answer is in the section we looked at last week: “In repentance and rest is your salvation; in quietness and in trust is your strength” (30:15)

Future Hope, part 4. When difficult times hit, we often pray for an escape — a way out. But God quite often seeks to strengthen us in the battle instead, causing us to rely on him, and not on ourselves.

How did the disciples feel on that silent Saturday, when grief and loss seemed to overwhelm, when they found themselves in the greatest confusion of their lives? In this Easter Saturday message of hope, we don’t rush past this moment. … Continue reading “When Grief and Loss Overwhelm — Silent Saturday”

Genesis 1-11 Origins, part 5. Cain and Abel each choose two distinct paths, one of self-reliance and the other through faith and obedience.

Godly Little Letters, part 4. All believers will contend for the gospel, they will struggle and strive for it, contest difficulty and take a stand. The extreme persecution of the first century couldn’t wipe out the faith of the early … Continue reading “Jude: Contend for the Faith”

Against the Flow, part 7. It’s a common problem in the world, that we love the kingdom but not the King. We love Christian values, but we want them without the Christian faith.