Spiritual Comfort from Scripture on Politics for Uncertain Political Times
“2 Consequently, he who rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. 3 For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? [...]
Second Message in Pastor John Burke’s Series on Feeling Alone and Connecting With Others
The message John shared yesterday at Gateway Church was really worth a listen.
If you have hurts in your past due to family issues (who doesn’t) you’ll want to listen to this message titled, “Nobody Stands Alone: A New Kind of Family” (click below to listen to the streaming audio):
If you want to listen to more [...]
Christian Fiction and Spiritual Warfare - Putting on The Full Armor of God…
So, I recently started reading Jack Cavanaugh’s “Kingdom Wars“ books, and I could hardly put them down from the first page of the first book through the last page of the second. Not since I read This Present Darkness and Piercing the Darkness have I been so captivated by a work of Christian fiction.
More than [...]
Christ Offers Rest for the Weary and Burdened - Words of Spiritual Encouragement
Jesus told us in no uncertain terms that we would have troubles in this world. Yet, as is typically the case when Christ gives us bad news, He couples it with Good News that far outweighs the bad.
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you [...]
Christ is Faithful… So Hold On to Courage and Hope
“But Christ is faithful as a son over God’s house. And we are his house, if we hold on to our courage and the hope of which we boast.” - Hebrews 3:6, NIV
Scriptures often refer to how faithful God is to His people. God keeps His promises, and He is the same now, tomorrow, and [...]
John Burke’s Message Today: Nobody Stands Alone… In A Crowd
John Burke is our lead pastor at Gateway Community Church. John doesn’t know it, but he’s part of the reason why I started attending church again.
I’m really thankful for God leading us to Gateway Church, and also I’m thankful that God is equipping people like John so they are able to make someone like me [...]
Encouraging Bible Verses - God Keeps His Promises
“1 Give thanks to the Lord and pray to him.
Tell the nations what he has done.
2 Sing to him; sing praises to him.
Tell about all his miracles.
3 Be glad that you are his;
let those who seek the Lord be happy.
4 Depend on the Lord and his strength;
always go to him for help.
5 Remember the miracles [...]
Bible Verses for Encouragement, Psalm 119 Verse 114
“114 You are my refuge and my shield;
your word is my source of hope.” - Psalm 119:114 (New Living Translation)
Psalm 119 verse 114 is a reminder to us not only that the Lord is looking out for us, but also that He has left us a powerful source of hope and encouragement.
Reading Bible verses for [...]
Hope For Belief in a Creator Who Loves Us - Evidence of God
Earlier today, I came across this lecture (http://www.cosmicfingerprints.com/audio/newevidence.htm) regarding scientific evidence of God’s existence and couldn’t help but think of it as a lecture of hope.
That is, hope to all people who hear and read the story put out by the secular culture regarding the origin of life, creation, evolution, and so on, and doubt [...]
