I read an interesting article that suggested that skipping church could lead to depression and suicide. “Yet there’s another, non-technology possible contributor to the mental health crisis that’s getting less attention but may be just as significant. That is the decline in church attendance. A professor of epidemiology at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public […]
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Many years ago when I first started following Jesus I would listen to Chuck Swindoll on Insight for Living almost every weeknight. Since there was no local church I could attend then, Chuck was most influential in my spiritual growth when I was I was a new Christian. I deeply respect Chuck’s teaching and opinions. […]
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When People Leave Your Church
I’ve been actively involved serving in local churches for over 30 years. I could share a long list of reasons why people came to a church and reasons why people left a church. Some people stay for a season and some people stay for a lifetime. Some people leave after a period of time – […]
One day in church I had a middle aged guy walk up to me and say, “I don’t like you.” And my first thought was “What are we in Junior High?” I’m sure many people have thought it over the years but I’ve never had someone walk up and say it. I just started at […]
Only God knows the lasting impact that will result from what is going on with the “Asbury Revival” this week. I’m not saying I am fully supportive of everything that goes on at Asbury (I don’t know much about them) and I don’t know what was preached after this one message. But I think it […]
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Steven Curtis Chapman – I Am Second
Long time Christian recording artist Steven Curtis Chapman shares about his great adventure of wonderful and crushing life experiences including adoption and the loss of a child in this I Am Second video.
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Journey’s Jonathan Cain – I am Second
Great to see famous musicians from well loved bands sit in the white chair and share their God experience, telling the world why Jesus is first in their life and they are second. I am glad the Iamsecond.com video platform produces these encouraging stories for us to share. click here for more Jonathan Cain – […]
Some of the NASCAR greats share about Christ in their lives from IamSecond.com
As I have been interviewing for a new pastor position I find “Who are you following?” or “Who influences you?” or “Who are some of you favorite authors?” is a common question. I looked through my podcast and YouTube subscription lists and here is what I saw. Disclaimer: Just because they are on this list […]
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Watch and Share the Story
Watch “The Story” The Story presents the amazing account of God’s creation, man’s disobedience, God’s rescue plan, and ultimately the total restoration of His creation. Learn more at https://TheStoryFilm.com Watch “The StoryMaker” kids short film The Story Maker animated children’s film is a Spread Truth project aimed at helping children understand the metanarrative of Scripture. […]
Our church offers a RightNow Media subscription to everyone who is a part of it. There are a lot of kids shows streaming on Right Now Media Kids. From what I can tell the top 5 watched kids videos in my home are: BibleMan The Adventures of Ryan Defrates: Secret Agent The New Superbook Adventures […]
I have been sharing these Connecting with God booklets for years with people of all ages. Here is a helpful instruction guide to give you ideas how to best share your faith using these booklets. Using a booklet to share the gospel is helpful because it takes the pressure off of you. You don’t have […]
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23 (NIV)
Financial Giving is an act of worship and a test of faith. God doesn’t force you to worship Him through giving and tithing 10 percent isn’t an exact requirement – some give less because they have so little while some should give more because ten percent is such a small portion of what they have. […]
I met the couple in this article (I’m standing in between them in this picture) when I was on a missions trip to Chile in 2014 without realizing at the time how amazing, faithful and courageous they are. Read this update about their recent church planting adventures in Mexico that was recently printed in Alliance […]
New Logos Bible app click pic of page and it looks up Bible references
Our population recently reached the 7 billion milestone; you are one in 7 billion. That is a lot of people and it’s hard to see the significance of the individual with such a large number. So what if we scaled down that huge population to just 100 individuals to see what makes up the world: […]
Here is one of my favorite free Bible apps and it has been totally revised and greatly improved. Download and share this app with others – it could change lives! It’s also referred to as the NewLife International App and is offered in many different languages. Click here to get it for: iOS Android Blackberry […]
Message includes Mike Jacobs story. In the Gospel of John Jesus second miracle is healing the royal official’s son from a distance (John 4:43-54) and is a great lesson in true faith. River Rock Church was blessed by the life of one of our members Mike Jacobs who went home to be with Jesus and […]
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