Did you know that, according to the American Bible Society, 66% of Americans “express at least some curiosity to know more about what the Bible says”? Our friends at Unlocking the Bible have created an amazing tool to give people curious about the Bible an “open house” to see what the story of the Bible […]
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You Are Not a Slave to Sin—Even if You Feel Like One
A major disconnect for many Christians is understanding that sin is no longer our master, but still feeling trapped in sin’s bondage. The following excerpt from Be Yourself: Discover Your New Identity in Christ by Colin S. Smith (@PastorColinS) has greatly helped me understand the freedom believers have over sin. I pray it will do […]
4 Sermons on Contentment
Wondering how to be content in a world always pushing us to want and do more? In a sermon series recently preached at my church called The Art of Contentment, Pastor Colin Smith tackles the tough and often-subtle issue of contentment. This series convicted me of my own discontent and pointed me to the sufficiency of […]
Following Christ on Social Media: 15 Questions for Self-Examination
Social media is everywhere today. We can’t watch anything on TV without being reminded of the option to tweet about what we are watching. Now with smartphones we can use social media in the car, in the bathroom, at a meeting, and even—gasp!— at church. While there are many advantages to social media, we should […]
A Powerful Illustration on Proverbs 4:23’s “Guard Your Heart with all Diligence”
A while back, my pastor Colin Smith of The Orchard Evangelical Free Church, preached a sermon on Proverbs 4:23 (ESV): “Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.” I commend listening to the whole sermon (courtesy of Unlocking the Bible) and also commend reading a great sermon illustration he used […]
