The incarnation is a revolutionary doctrine. Humanity was alienated from God because of its sin. Jesus, the eternal Son of God and the Creator of the universe, humbled himself and took on the constraints of human flesh. He spoke a language that was readily understood and he employed metaphors from everyday life that resonated with his hearers. With … [Read more...]
A Beautiful Life
Rich DeVos, Amway co-founder, died this week at the age of 92. He left a tremendous legacy in West Michigan—particularly here in the Ada area where he and Jay Van Andel launched their new business out of their basement in 1959. His wife Helen passed away in 2017. Following his death, the family issued a statement which read, “we celebrate grandma … [Read more...]
Sharing Your Faith
The upcoming CityFest event in West Michigan has reminded us of the many in our own community who need to hear of Jesus. Most of us feel anxious about sharing our faith with other people. And for many of us, we find ourselves increasingly consumed with church activities and isolated from unbelievers. Here are few suggestions about how you can be … [Read more...]
New Sermon Series: Everyday Saints
Saints are holy ones – those who have been set apart. Few would feel comfortable claiming that title. But the Bible is clear that all those who have turned from their sin and turned to Jesus are saints. Their sins have been paid for on the cross and Jesus’ righteousness has been credited to their account. In Paul’s first letter to the … [Read more...]
The Means of Grace
We can all identify godly men and women that we admire. We might somehow think that they have simply been blessed with a gracious temperament. We might attribute their spiritual maturity to the fact that they grew up in a stable home with godly parents. But the reality is that spiritual maturity doesn’t happen automatically for anyone. It comes by … [Read more...]
- 1
- 2
- 3
- …
- 8
- Next Page »