in church, faith, fellowship, Jesus, worship
You can only have harmony if you’re singing the same song
Let’s say two people want to sing in harmony. Person 1 starts with the melody and then Person 2… sings a totally different song! Obviously, it’s not going to work. But if both people are...
in faith, fear, Jesus, spiritual warfare
Mesus, McJesus, and the rise of Fear
“Mesus” is a temptation for all of us; it’s self-projection. “McJesus” is consumerism gone bad, even with our faith–picking and choosing beliefs, even drawing from other religions. When these things happen, fear and anxiety can...
in faith, resurrection
Did the resurrection really happen? (Part 2) Explaining and defending our foundational belief
Our faith seems to be increasingly under attack by the society around us. It’s gone from gentle skepticism to more aggressive criticism. In this context, are you able to humbly yet confidently explain or defend...
in assurance, belief, Bible, church, confidence, easter, faith, God's power, good news, hope, Jesus Christ, resurrection
“Is everything sad going to come untrue?”
At the end of the Lord of the Rings trilogy Frodo asks, “Is everything sad going to come untrue?” Because of the resurrection of Christ, the answer is Yes! The resurrection was about one person,...
The Triumphal Entry – Palm Sunday
This was our Palm Sunday Service. William Min, our Coordinator of Youth and Outreach led the service while Pastor Ruttan was on his last day of vacation. He looked at the story of Jesus’ triumphal...
Am I a genuine follower of Jesus?
Some people become worried or anxious about whether or not they’re a genuine follower of Jesus. ‘Am I truly sincere? Are God’s promises really for me? Am I saved? Am I just a hypocrite? Will...
Spiritual Gifts 101
If you are a Christian you have at least one “spiritual gift.” But what are spiritual gifts in the first place? One of the things many Christian traditions have in common — in addition to...
in decisions, faith, gospel, Jesus Christ, obedience, priorities, purpose, seeking God, Spritual Growth
Your Christ Compass
The visit of the wise men to the infant Jesus is one of those details of the nativity story that we take for granted. But why is it there? What is it meant to teach...
Mary’s Yes: What she teaches us about faith when the future is uncertain
Mary is usually held up as a model of humility, virtue and faithfulness. And rightly so. What better time than Advent and Christmas to look more closely at the mother of Jesus. She was a...
in decisions, End Times, eternity, faith, glorifying God, heaven, Jesus Christ, prayers, sharing faith
It’s bright around the corner
There’s a lot of despair out there. But Jesus’ people have many reasons to hope! One of them is the fact that he is coming back. He will return and usher in the new heavens...