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Dear Congregation, For twenty-seven years it has been my hope that Grace Community Church would be a praying congregation. I believe prayer is at the heart of what it means for us to be Christians and a local church. Prayer is only possible because Jesus made the way for us to come...
A snap-shot scene from the ministry of Jesus among his disciples is instructive for us as his followers today. It’s a scene that points to the transformation Jesus works in us and therefore among us as his church. In Mark 9:33 we read that Jesus and his disciples were traveling...
“… that we may be encouraged by each other’s faith, both yours and mine.” Romans 1:12 This morning’s phone call was supposed to be a pastoral care situation. That’s where someone asks me a question and then I give an answer. This is the way the world works, right? There...
“I have set the LORD always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken.” Psalm 16:8 We are always moving forward. There is always something before us. I live by my calendar. I get a sense of security from knowing what’s next. That’s why...
This blog was originally posted on January 25, 2019. In our trials, we must remember that though God will do it, we must go through it. This is the message of the first chapter of the book of James. James is writing to Christians who are experiencing all kinds of...
Once again this morning I awoke early, made coffee, and opened the Bible. Today, two things met together and moved me to pray. First, my daily reading was Psalm 27. Here I read, “Teach me your ways, O Lord, and lead me on a level path because of my enemies. Give...
Today Scott talks to Justin about the relationship between missions and discipleship.
Many times at Grace, Scott has mentioned how the phrase “by grace through faith” can be written over the entire Bible. What does this mean? How can this phrase encourage us today?
This week, Justin and Scott discuss what God is doing through Grace and around the world during this time. They also explore how can we continue to persevere in hope while COVID-19 continues.
Our world is divisive even during a pandemic. There are decisions that have to happen, and many people have different opinions. The question for God’s people is how should we respond? How should we as image bearers respond to others we disagree with? This week Scott and Justin discuss ways we can be helpful and […]