The young man who approached me after Sunday’s sermon was sincere in his question. He was quite astute in pointing out the tension in the texts we discussed about godliness in our lives. On one hand, we are instructed to pursue godliness, and on the other hand, godliness is the...
Summary This podcast episode with Pastor Ben Orchard, Pastor Chris Martin, Pastor Caleb Klontz, Ministry Director Jerod Jarvis, and Communications Coordinator Amanda Jarvis discusses the assassination of Charlie Kirk, a prominent Christian evangelist and conservative political advocate, and its impact on the church and broader culture. The panelists reflect on...
The murder of Charlie Kirk has shaken our hearts and our nation. As we try to make sense of this evil, we must look first and foremost to God. This is a time when both theology and God’s presence bring sense and comfort in the face of senselessness and evil....
The following article has been adapted from a piece by Dr. Tim Allchin, pastor and founder of the Biblical Counseling Center, an ACBC certified counseling and training center. We hear it over and over again. When people start training in biblical counseling, they are amazed by the outcome. They see...
In the news this week was the story of a luxury yacht that sank just minutes after it was launched on its maiden voyage. Something was clearly wrong. From all appearances, the yacht was perfect, beautiful, clean, shiny, modern, and attractive in every way. But she wasn’t what she appeared...