We have an enemy that accuses us day and night, and we suffer from these accusations if we don't know any better. 12 Accusations and the Truth that sets you free: 12. You are going to pay at the judgment. - Quite the confusing statement, this sparks fear of meeting God face-to-face; We are told... Continue Reading →
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The 33rd
The sun is about to rise on my 33rd birthday. I guess I'm only awake because of work, but I think this is a good time as any to appreciate the quiet mornings. I've just closed iTunes to see if the birds outside would be welcoming today with their song, and so far all I'm... Continue Reading →
The Truth About the Will of God by Andrew Farley
What is God's will for your life? Is it really about what house to build, what car to buy? We've been hearing so much about finding the will of God especially before making big decisions, and then when you find that 'will', you need to stay in it. Like it's not hard enough to find... Continue Reading →
Notes from Questions About Freedom (Part 4) by Andrew Farley
(Starting at ~25:35) ‘What is the best way to teach a grace message to your team while at the same time they need law/guidelines (HELP!)’ Your teams don’t need ‘The Law’, or the Old Testament Law; they need to know the Gospel. The Law was not even given to the Gentiles, but we need to... Continue Reading →
10 Reasons for the Resurrection! By Andrew Farley
10 Reasons for the Resurrection! By Andrew Farley Without the Resurrection, Christianity has absolutely NO sense at all. But, lo and behold, Christ has risen from the dead, indeed. 10. To Demonstrate God’s Power – This is at #10 because we already know of God’s power speaking entire galaxies into existence; we have seen God’s... Continue Reading →
My Current Perspective
My Current Perspective 'If we are not deliberately thinking about our culture and our context, we will be conformed to it without ever knowing.' - Timothy Keller Today is Maundy Thursday, April 13, 2017. It is 5:32 in the afternoon. I am parked outside of Good News, and the rain is beating hard on the car,... Continue Reading →
Risen! By Andrew Farley
Why is the resurrection SO important? Why is it so critical and crucial to the Christian faith? Why is it so important to you? We can talk about how the cross is so important, but there is importance in also knowing why the resurrection is important. Is it for us to know that Christ has... Continue Reading →
On Discipline
Shortcuts and hacks reflect one’s exposure and contempt over a certain process. I should not be content in one place. In Christ, the revelation of His grace continues to renew our minds, and we are transformed more and more by the renewing of our minds – it is natural that we see that in Christ,... Continue Reading →
The Truth About Baptism by Andrew Farley
It helps to go to Scripture for what the Apostles say about it. The Corinthians were talking among themselves, bragging about who baptized them. To this Paul responded, 'Has Christ been divided? Paul was not crucified for you, was he? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul?' - 1 Corinthians 1:13 Apparently the... Continue Reading →
It Is Finished! by Andrew Farley
'What is finished? Jesus, what's finished? What do You mean by that?' The finished work of Jesus Christ will revolutionize how you look at your relationship with God forever. What does it mean to us, personally? It can be broken down into four things: 1. Your forgiveness is finished. Your forgiveness is once for all.... Continue Reading →
