November 4, 2025
Wake Up!
This is the fifth in a series of weekly articles based on Christ’s letters to the seven churches in the book of Revelation. This week’s church is Sardis.
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November 4, 2025
TAKING A STAND
As we drink from the cup, may it speak of his blood, shed in the face of overwhelming darkness, securing our eternal rescue and freedom.
October 27, 2025
When Tolerance Goes Too Far
This is the fourth in a series of weekly articles based on Christ’s letters to the seven churches in the book of Revelation. This week’s church is Thyatira.
October 27, 2025
A CHANGE IN COMMUNION
Erick Riddle reflects on Communion, change, and 1 Corinthians 11, reminding believers that the Lord’s Supper calls for honest self-examination and repentance.
October 20, 2025
TRICK OR TRUTH
Jesus’ words are words of truth and hope, supported by his death for our sins and his resurrection from the grave. Trust Jesus.
October 20, 2025
Where Satan Has His Throne
This is the third in a series of weekly articles based on Christ’s letters to the seven churches in the book of Revelation. This week’s church is Pergamum.
October 20, 2025
Can the “People of the Book” Still Be the “People of the Book” if they Stop Reading Altogether?
We who are a part of the Restoration Movement call ourselves the "People of the Book," but can we be the "People of the Book" if we stop reading altogether?
October 13, 2025
The Poor Rich Church
This is the second in a series of weekly articles based on Christ’s letters to the seven churches in the book of Revelation. This week’s church is Smyrna.
October 13, 2025
THE ONE WHO PROTECTS AND CALLS US
As we approach this table of Communion, let us remember that the bread and cup symbolize not just individual salvation, but shared life in the flock.
October 6, 2025
Don’t Lose Your First Love
This is the first in a series of weekly articles based on Christ’s letters to the seven churches in the book of Revelation. This week's church is Ephesus.
October 6, 2025
MEDICINE FOR THE HEART
Consider this time of Communion in our worship service as an opportunity given to revive our spiritual heart. It's a "heart healthy" meal for the spiritual heart.
September 29, 2025
THE WELCOME SIGHT OF BLOOD
At the cross, God used bloodshed and a gruesome instrument of death to further his holy purposes and provide salvation for lost humanity.
September 24, 2025
FULL STOP
Don’t barrel through this holy stop sign. Stop and be still and remember what Christ has done for you, and for us all.
September 15, 2025
THE REAL PEACE DAY
Because of that cross, today and every Lord’s Day—in fact, every day lived in fellowship with the Prince of peace—is Peace Day.
September 8, 2025
FEED ON CHRIST
If you have been on a hunger strike from Jesus, seek his forgiveness for your neglect, and come again to his table today.
August 11, 2025
IT IS FINISHED
As we take the bread and the cup today, let’s hold onto this: “It is finished.” The debt is settled. The slate is clean.
August 4, 2025
Gathering the Lame
We all have withered hands. All of us have disappointments we endure, limitations we despise, afflictions we wish we could eliminate. Yet, the Lord loves us despite our weaknesses.
July 28, 2025
The Forgotten Words in Acts 2:38 (Part 2)
Let’s ask, as Peter’s listeners did in Acts chapter two, “What shall we do?” And when we hear the answer, let’s humbly obey.
July 21, 2025
The Forgotten Word in Acts 2:38 (Part 1)
No one likes to admit being wrong, so that forgotten word repent sounds unpleasant to our ears, but actually repentance is a reasonable response.
CLOTHING AND COMMUNION
Jesus left us with a means of remembrance through Communion to look at weekly and remind ourselves of our King who left heaven to come to earth and give his life at the cross for our sins.
