by admin | Sep 28, 2021 | Shaped by the Cross
Giving generously should be a cheerful part of our lives as Christians. We have been given eternity by God through faith in Jesus Christ. This indescribable gift of life in Christ is to be reflected in every aspect of our lives. 2 Corinthians 9:1-15 teaches us why we...
by admin | Sep 23, 2021 | Shaped by the Cross
How we steward resources as a local church really, really matters. Our stewardship is a direct reflection of our desire to honor and worship the Lord as well as to demonstrate fiscal integrity in the sight of people inside and outside the Church. All of us are...
by admin | Sep 16, 2021 | Shaped by the Cross
Generosity is a mark of a Christ-centered church. Over the next three weeks we will explore the central NT teaching (2 Cor. 8-9) on the expression of generosity in and through the local church. Our generosity is directly tied to our gratitude for the gospel work of...
by admin | Sep 9, 2021 | Shaped by the Cross
When we sin, God the Holy Spirit brings His correction to us through the Scriptures—sometimes as we read our Bible and sometimes as other believers speak into our lives. We, then, are faced with a choice—we can, in our self-focus, chose to respond with worldly sorrow,...
by admin | Aug 26, 2021 | Shaped by the Cross
“Come further up, come further in!” This cry was written by C.S. Lewis as one of his Narnia characters (the Unicorn) experienced Lewis’ version of eternal life in his book, The Last Battle. This cry resonates with the heart of Paul in 2 Corinthians....
