Amidst a world of chaos, it's a fair question, "Who is in charge here?" Revelation 5 tells us that Jesus rose victorious, and he alone is worthy to give direction to human history, to reign in over all of creation.
Prayers for Hard Times (Habakkuk 3)
The old adage, "there are no atheists in foxholes" is a pithy reminder that we often turn to God in our darkest moments. Bryan Pummel, one of our elders, looks at the Old Testament prophet of Habakkuk whose prayer in the midst of great trials is a model for our own dark hours.
Christians Praying for Christians (1 Thessalonians 3:9-13)
We often ask for prayers. Sometimes we even offer to pray. But what should we pray and how should we pray for our fellow Christians? We dig in.
Prayers that Matter (2 Thessalonians 1:3-12)
Zac Rybak continues our series on prayer by looking at Paul's prayers for the Christians of Thessalonica. Paul's example is that God should be glorified in our praying by praying with an eternal perspective and praying with a heart like God's.
The Habit of Prayer (Philippians 4:4-7)
What does the habit of prayer look like? How ought a Christian's prayer life be characterized? Part of the answer can be found by examining the pattern of the Apostle Paul.
A Beginner's Guide to Prayer (Matthew 6:9-13)
Many of us learned the "Lord's Prayer" as children. Jesus intended it (at least) as an example of how his followers should pray. But do we heed his teaching? Do we let this example guide our own prayer lives? If we do, perhaps our prayer lives would be revitalized.
Faith Amidst Tragedy (Genesis 35:16-21)
One of our members, Lou Bloss, takes a look at a sad episode in the life of Israel's patriarch, Jacob. From Jacob's tragedy, we learn that the journey is difficult, that fear is real, that despair is not an option, that we ought to do what needs to be done, that we ought to mark the significance, and that we ought to finish the journey.
The Doer of Great Deeds (Psalm 150)
The Book of Psalms concludes with a rousing call to worship that serves a bit as a primer for what faithful worship looks like as it explains the who, where, why, how, and what of true worship.
The Justice Bringer (Psalm 149)
Psalm 149, like the others in this short series, enjoin us to praise God. But the reasons for praise are striking: because God deeply loves his people and he will surely bring justice on those who are not his people.
The One for Whom Are All Things (Psalm 148)
Psalm 148 enjoins all of the universe to praise Yahweh. Why? Because he is the Creator, and all these things are ultimately for his glory. But his people have a unique reason to praise.