It’s possible this is the most important message you’ll ever read. Getting down to the nitty-gritty. How the things we do, our actions, our deeds—are either going to flow from our faith and build up our relationships, or we’ll just continue being the selfish, petty, judgmental jerks we’ve always been. We have to pursue the people we love. Make time for them. You Go First.
Read MoreThe heart wants what the heart wants. But my heart is a punk that wants me to die of diabetes and morbid obesity. You should never listen to your heart. But you should talk to it and discipline it. The secret to good relationships starts here.
Relationships are hard, but what does God's Word have to say about how to have good relationships? In this first message, Pastor Frank talks about how we create the reality we’re going to live in with our words. Whether that reality is going to be filled with tension and anger and bitterness. Whether it’s going to be filled with discouragement, nagging, putting each other down. Or whether our lives are going to be filled with love, joy, peace, goodness, gentleness, faithfulness and self-control. (Galatians 5:23)
Read MoreThe pressing question isn’t who’s going to be president in January. The pressing question is can we turn from our false gods and turn back to the Lord? We need to trust in Him alone. We need to repent of the idols we’ve made out of the things of this world.
What are the top two issues at stake for voters who are Christians? #1 - Abortion (Can we vote for a pro choice candidate?) #2 - Freedom of Worship (Is it at risk?) What about the character of our political leaders and how we have to hold them accountable. God judges nations based on their leaders and their laws. This is heavy stuff. There is also hope. Gospel. Absolution.
Read MoreGod calls His people to make a difference in the city, state, and nation where they live. God judges nations based on their leaders and their laws. Our faith must not be compartmentalized but must go with us into the voting booth.
Read MoreFaith Vs Science. How We Can Know the Christian Faith is True, and Whether Jesus Really Existed or Not.
Read MoreGod Doesn't Care Which Religion You Believe in. Right?
Read MoreWhat can you say if someone thinks all Christians are hypocrites? Pastor Frank shows you how to defend your faith and make a simple defense move their criticism to the Gospel.
When you’re asked to defend your faith, you have to be ready. And you have to be prepared to do it gently and respectfully.
Read MoreObeying God is not supposed to be a drag. Delighting in God's Commands is the only path to a happy life. Read on, this one will make you glad.
Read MoreWhat's the difference between when you keep the commandments and when you don't? Difference between a Christian and everyone else. Pastor Frank talks about what happened on the first day of the Ten Commandments. You should pray like you can actually change God's mind.
Read MoreWhatever you want—what you really, really want—matters. A lot. I'll also tell you the only cure for discontentment. You want to be happy and satisfied with your life? Well come on.
Read MoreOne big reason why our world is in the mess that it’s in is because we don’t trust anyone anymore. We don’t trust the media, we don’t trust the experts, we don’t trust our elected officials. The eighth commandment is “You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.” There's a lot wrapped up in this one. No lie.
Read MoreThis week we talk about how you're a big thief, and how Jesus stepped up and took the wrap for you. You really do need to read this.
Read MoreThis week we talk about the sexy commandment. Adultery. How to be a human being, it seems like too many people have forgotten.
Pastor Frank talks about all the times he's murdered people. It's a lot more than you might think. As a bonus, he'll also accuse you of terrible crimes and then offer you more grace than the world can stand.
Read MoreFirst, a really interesting story about road rage and shame. Then, a bunch of interesting thoughts about the full implications of what "honor your father and your mother" means in all the areas of our lives. Sometimes in order to honor people, we have to wrestle with them and push them a little closer to what honorable really looks like. Of course eventually we get to how Jesus turns this into something amazing for all of us. Seriously, this is a good one to listen to with your kids. Or your boss, but that might be weird.
Read MoreHow to make the most of your time. This is the third Commandment, it's also the Gospel.
Read MoreThe second commandment isn't so much about cursing and swearing, it's more about how we represent the name of the LORD. How we speak of God. We’re supposed to be the kind of people who fear and love God so much that His name sounds sweet on our lips. Lift up the name of the LORD, bless His holy name, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good, and His mercy endures forever.
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