"Discipling" - by Huston Swift
This was a testimony of God's grace through the discipling relationships in Huston Swift's (one of our Deacons) lives....
Teach Us to Lament
Last Sunday, we prayed a corporate prayer of lament. Below is slightly edited transcript of that prayer, as a model for how to lament biblically. ...
The Attributes of God - Recommended Reading
A.W. Tozer wrote that “what comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us” (Tozer, The Knowledge of the Holy). I am convinced that our affections are driven by our understanding of who God is. That’s so important because we attend to those things that we love… we pay more attention to them than anything else....
Land of the Free, Home of the Brave
Whether merely a kind neighbor or someone from a very distant country that you have never heard of (let alone spell), does not our freedom of religion extend to sharing Christ with the world?...
A Bunch of Ways to Pray for Your Church
Here's how we've been praying as a church for the last year or so in our corporate times of prayer......
Providence - God's Pervasive Sovereignty
The providence of God is his purposeful sovereignty by which he will be completely successful in the achievement of his ultimate goal for the universe. (John Piper)...
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Video Welcome for First Outdoor Service - June 7th
Well...here we go! Our first gathering in 3 months! We'll be outside, so here's a little look at where we're we'll be seated, and what to look forward to....
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5/26 Praise Update on GCBC Re-Gathering in June
We are very encouraged to share the news that churches may soon begin re-gathering for worship in groups of up to 100!...
Songs for Troubled Times
What songs can Christians sing in troubled times? Here are a few recommendations from members of our music ministry. ...
Questions on Meeting at God’s House and in Our Homes or Other Places, Part 1
What are the current guidelines for gathering in homes? What is the church’s plan going forward? Will we be able to meet in small groups or come together in larger groups (outdoors)? How should we handle those who respond to the laws differently within the church?...
How to Pray for Political Leaders (by Frank Erb)
It is easy to criticize our government leaders and complain about their decisions. In fact, some of them make it extremely easy for us to do this! However, there is a better way....
Church and State in a Health Crisis, Part 1: Biblical and Historical Notes
Martin Luther practiced civil disobedience by illegally preaching, but saw black plague health restrictions differently...
Joining In A Week of Prayer Together
Praying together from Colossians 1, and for our community and leaders...
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Podcast Recommends For The New Year
It's that time of year when so many people are thinking about changing habits. Whether that's health, household, or professional habits, routines around time in prayer and studying God's Word, or something else, many people are thinking about adjusting parts of their life this month. One of my prayers for myself and my church family is that Christ empowers and impels our o...
Keep ReadingMissing Limb - Reflections On Our Mutual Need For One Another In The Body of Christ
Throughout the week I was thinking through some tough parenting things, and also watching others go through similar struggles, and I realized that we make life much harder than it needs to be. How? Why would we, why would I do that? Life is already hard enough. You see it was made harder, because I wasn't reaching out. I was choosing to stay in my struggle alone. Here I a...
Keep ReadingGrow! A Transformed Life
Grow! A Transformed Life Spring is here! The trees are blossoming and my four year old is excitedly picking me beautiful wildflower "presents", as he calls them. I sit in awe of our wonderful God who made the seasons. Seasons which come and go, ever-changing, much like our lives. Yet He remains the same and is ever-faithful. And just like each season features various plan...
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