by Jay Younts Encouragement is not primarily about solving problems. Encouragement builds relationships. It is primarily about engaging in thoughts and activities that bring honor to God. In Philippians 4:8-9, Paul urges you to focus on things that are excellent and praiseworthy. Here are two practical examples of doing this: Two young children are fussing […]
Read MoreAs the news broke that Disney’s new live-action Beauty and the Beast includes the company’s first-ever portrayal of an openly gay character, many parents, although not necessarily surprised, responded with shock and anger....
Read MoreThis is a special week for Christians all over the world. As we prepare for Easter, we remember the final days of Jesus’ earthly life before He died on the cross a sacrificial death for each one of us. We celebrate His...
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by Jay Younts Encouragement is not primarily about solving problems. Encouragement builds...
Read MorePeople struggle. In the process of life, you get caught in a relationship mess for one reason or another. Many times in the home, in friendships, in churches, and at work, hard conversations are necessary. In those moments, how...
Read MoreThe origin of April Fool’s Day is obscure at best. As it is April Fool’s Day, there are some really crazy stories as to its origin. Most of the stories – which date back hundreds of years – are only conjecture and lack...
Read MoreIn this real battle with sin, how are we to gain ground? Where are we to get help? In parts 1 & 2, we discovered why the battle with sin is so hard, that hope arises from Christ, that there is a battle raging in the heart...
Read MoreSin is a real battle every follower of Christ faces. In part 1, we discovered why the battle with sin is so hard, and that hope arises from Christ. Today, we will go deeper together to discover a battle that rages in the heart...
Read MoreHow would you describe your struggle with sin? An unexpected guest? A stalking enemy? A dangerous raging river? A constant threat? An unwanted intruder? An intense war? Sin relentlessly wreaks havoc in the world generally and in...
Read MoreA man came home from work and found his three children outside, still in their pajamas, playing in the mud, with empty food boxes and wrappers strewn all around the front yard. The door of his wife’s car was open, as was the...
Read MoreA strong partnership between the home and the church is essential in helping develop young disciples. Children’s Ministry in general, and especially Sunday’s service, is one format of discipleship that offers a unique...
Read MoreIn part one we examined the principle: where you stare matters. When we take time to look at, consider or observe something, that particular thing captivates our attention. Without exercising great caution, whatever it is that...
Read MoreGrowing up we often sang a song in Sunday school about being careful where we looked. The principle is simple: where you stare matters. When we take time to look at, consider, or observe something, that particular thing...
Read MoreAsk Pastor Kevin Response My inbox has been full of requests asking for me to respond to the recently opened movie The Shack. I have read many Christians’ response to the movie myself. Plus, I have seen so many fellow...
Read MoreMany parents face some tough decisions as Disney’s new live-action Beauty and the Beast opens soon with Disney’s first-ever portrayal of an openly gay character. Director Bill Condon explained the sub-plot...
Read MoreHave you ever wondered if you should say something? Sometimes I’ve thought, “Do I have authority to say something? Should I speak up?” The last thing anyone needs is someone speaking out of turn or making...
Read MoreValentine’s Day often brings our focus back to love and relationships. This question is one I am often asked by those who desire to love well. The exact question varies from person to person, but the heart of it remains, “Do I...
Read MoreAs citizens of Heaven and the United States, it is both necessary and appropriate to engage in this conversation. We can’t afford not to have our voice heard as Christ-followers. Case in point, how do we respond to President...
Read MoreCircumstances try our faith, but sinning is never the solution. – Pastor Kevin Carson Genesis 12:10-20 Share this:FacebookXLike this:Like...
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