What does it mean to BEHOLD God?

I (Mike) have recently enjoyed the “Ask Pastor John” podcast that John Piper is doing where he answers different questions that people have.  It is excellent and I encourage you to listen to it.  I recently had the following question asked to me and I...

Rachel’s Faith

Last week, we served Sangaree Middle School by helping bring in “Rachel’s Challenge,” an anti-bullying campaign.  On Sunday, Mike linked Rachel Scott’s life and death in the Columbine shooting, with her faith in Jesus....

Thankful for Hell?

Many of us do not thank God for hell.  We may not even think about the idea.  I know I (Mike) haven’t until the last year or so.  There has been a nagging feeling in me about the limits of human justice that has made me more thoughtful of and thankful for hell.  Let...

What’s at Stake on Sunday Morning?

We often talk as a church that we do not gather on Sundays as “consumers” but we gather to worship God as a church family.  So, what is at stake on a Sunday morning? I (Mike) was freshly sobered by this question while reading Paul David...

Is God’s Word Really Powerful?

If you’ve never read Psalm 1, Psalm 19, and Psalm 119 (in order) you will notice something: God’s Word is powerful and it accomplishes a lot. Here is a little taste from Psalm 119 of what God’s Word does: God’s Word guides my way, v.5 purifies my...