by Andy Steen | Apr 4, 2018 | Blog
Now that Easter and March Madness are over, what’s left to celebrate? Why, the Resurrection of course! And unlike Villanova’s win over Michigan, there is enough in Jesus’ victory over death to contemplate and give us joy for all eternity. Have you ever considered,...
by Andy Steen | Mar 14, 2018 | Blog, Discipleship, Encouragement
Watching my daughter in ballet class is always a delight. Her teacher often instructs by demonstrating each move in its proper form. The young girls then follow her across the dance floor, imitating as best they can. Their progress is dependent on how closely they...
by Andy Steen | Feb 15, 2018 | Blog, Prayer
Ok, so we are taught in the Bible to pray without ceasing (I Thess. 5:16), and to pray for our daily bread (Matt. 6:11). We can pray for anything. But Christians today shortchange themselves by thinking only in terms of this-world prayer requests. When someone asks...
by Andy Steen | Jan 24, 2018 | Accountability, Blog, Community, Prayer, The Church
How does a sinner gain eternal life? Grace. How does a Christian grow in Christlikeness? Grace! When it comes to spiritual growth, too often we are looking for a miracle or a mission trip to jumpstart our faith. But God has already provided the seemingly ordinary...
by Andy Steen | Dec 21, 2017 | Blog, Remembrance, Worship
It’s gotten so that December 25 can no longer bear the weight of its own anticipation. Maybe Christians are especially guilty of putting too much emphasis on Christmas day. I do love the approach of Christmas. The trouble is that after all that buildup, it comes and...
