When it comes to corporate worship, that’s a really dangerous phrase. As God’s people, music has always been an integral part of our corporate worship. The songs we sing have lyrics. And those lyrics have meaning. With our song lyrics, we are simultaneously learning and proclaiming something about God. The question is, what are we learning and what are we … Read More
Reminder to Parents: Your Child is Your Neighbor
Last week, I came across a very insightful blog post by Jen Wilkin on parenting. In her article she offers a simple yet incredibly important message – Your Child is Your Neighbor. She reminds us that although parenting is a tough gig – no surprise there – we often forget that we are not left without help. God who has given … Read More
Nailed to the Cross
Have you ever heard the phrase, “it’s just a song”? When it comes to corporate worship, that’s a really dangerous phrase. As God’s people, music has always been an integral part of our corporate worship. The songs we sing have lyrics. And those lyrics have meaning. With our song lyrics, we are simultaneously learning and proclaiming something about God. The … Read More
The Missio Dei
On Monday, May 7th thirteen men and women gathered at King’s Chapel for our first Evangelism Workshop. (If you missed it, don’t worry. We plan to host another workshop in the near future). At our first meeting we looked at two very important biblical truths. The first one was the “Missio Dei”, the mission of God. We saw that from … Read More
Passion Week Devotion
This year for Passion Week, we focus our attention on the stations of the cross. We will recount the hours leading up to Jesus’ death and pause at 14 key moments of his suffering. By entering his suffering and death, we hope to understand more fully the depths of our sin as well as the immeasurable riches of God’s grace … Read More
Wisdom and Rest
Proverbs 30:1-4 The words of Agur son of Jakeh. The oracle. The man declares, I am weary, O God; I am weary, O God, and worn out. Surely I am too stupid to be a man. I have not the understanding of a man. I have not learned wisdom, nor have I knowledge of the Holy One. Who has ascended … Read More
Remembering Billy Graham
On February 21st Billy Graham died at his home in North Carolina. One of his many famous quotes is especially pertinent, “Someday you will read or hear that Billy Graham is dead. Don’t you believe a word of it. I shall be more alive than I am now. I will just have changed my address. I will have gone into … Read More
12 Ways Your Phone Is Changing You
Tony Reinke’s 12 Ways Your Phone Is Changing You is quickly becoming one of my favorite books. It’s undoubtedly relevant – who among us doesn’t own a smartphone, tablet, or computer? His descriptions of the the text messaging, social media posting, GPS dependent, attention deficient smartphone user are spot on. Truth be told, at times, I feel like I’m reading about … Read More
By Faith
“We will stand as children of the promise We will fix our eyes on Him our soul’s reward Till the race is finished and the work is done We’ll walk by faith and not by sight” – By Faith Above is the powerful chorus from Keith and Kristyn Getty’s modern hymn “By Faith.” This song is rich in gospel truth … Read More
A Tribute to R.C. Sproul
Last month, one of the theological giants of our time passed away. For decades, R.C. Sproul faithfully served God’s people, the Church, in countless ways. He wrote numerous books, hosted a radio broadcast, pastored a church in Orlando Florida, recorded a variety of lecture series, and hosted annual theology conferences to name a few. I highly recommend you read John … Read More