Why do we so easily become burned out?

Why do we so easily become burned out?

by | Apr 24, 2020 | Weekly Spiritual Checkup

Why do we so easily become burned out?  What is missing when we don’t live by grace? “First, the motivating power of grace is missing. To illustrate, take a look at five people printing Bibles on the same assembly line. Mr. Dollar is asking, “How can I make more...
Truths found in Isaiah 54

Truths found in Isaiah 54

by | Apr 18, 2020 | Weekly Spiritual Checkup

Truths found in Isaiah 54 Here are some verses to reflect on in preparation for Sunday April 19th morning’s message. Together they demonstrate the richness and the far-reaching significance of the truths found in Isaiah 54: “By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called...
Isaiah chapter 53

Isaiah chapter 53

by | Apr 10, 2020 | Weekly Spiritual Checkup

Isaiah chapter 53 “Every verse of the chapter [Isaiah chapter 53] except verse 2…is applied to Jesus in the New Testament, some verses several times. Indeed, there is good evidence that [Jesus’] whole public career, from His baptism through His ministry, sufferings,...
Walking through trials is never easy.

Walking through trials is never easy.

by | Mar 6, 2020 | Weekly Spiritual Checkup

Walking through trials is never easy. Consider the advice below from Irish biblical scholar Alec Moyter and then join us this Sunday at 10 am to hear a message for “him who walks in darkness and has no light” (Isaiah 50:10). The difficulties and sufferings of life...
Ever talk to yourself?

Ever talk to yourself?

by | Feb 29, 2020 | Weekly Spiritual Checkup

Ever talk to yourself? If so, what do you say? What can you say to yourself to talk yourself out of the doldrums? Consider this advice from British scholar Alec Motyer: “’Talking to yourself,’ we used to say, ‘is the first sign of madness.’ Far from it, rather it’s an...