The Jesus Way // Part 3: Jesus’ Prayer
Scripture and Yearbooks Heather Zempel says people tend to read their Bible like students going through their school’s yearbook. The first thing on our minds is to go find all the places where we can find a picture or mention of ourselves. It’s not surprising, but it’s funny when you think about it. We already…
Read MoreThe Jesus Way // Part 2: Jesus’ Heart
The Bible Reveals The Bible is, as a whole, a book of revelation. That means that it reveals to us what we otherwise could never know. It reveals to humans what humans could never discover through the scientific method, or calculus, or philosophy, or even artificial intelligence. God has blessed us with rational minds capable…
Read MoreThe Jesus Way // Part 1: Jesus’ Call
1. Jesus is the True Vine.I am the true vine, and My Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in Me that bears no fruit, while every brand that does bear fruit He prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. John 15:1-2 Jesus is the vine, and we are the branches.…
Read MoreRHCC 20 Years // Part 4: Giving All
The Story of Thomas Ryman As we remember the amazing things God has done at our church in the past 20 years, we recognize that God has been at work in His church of all believers since the beginning. The stories of baptisms, life change, and miracles in our own church community over the last…
Read MoreRHCC 20 Years // Part 3: Growing Up
Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind. Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good. — 1 Peter 2:1-3 Spiritual Growth Just like a little puppy…
Read MoreRHCC 20 Years // Part 2: Reaching Out
Jesus Gives us Our Purpose If we are saved and destined for heaven at the moment of our salvation, why doesn’t God just take us home right away? After all, Scripture tells us heaven will be incredible. We know we’ll be in the presence of our Creator, and everything will be in perfect order. Instead,…
Read MoreRHCC 20 Years // Part 1: A People of God
On New Year’s Resolutions Has anybody asked you about your new year’s resolutions yet? For many of us, developing a lofty goal or two at this time of year is a given; it’s just a matter of what we’ll choose to focus on this time! But why is resolution-making so popular on January first? Here’s…
Read MoreStories of Thanksgiving
The Grumbling Israelites The Lord led his people out of slavery in Egypt. He sent ten plagues over Pharaoh’s land, and protected the Israelites by allowing their homes to be passed over (Exodus 12). Even as the Egyptian army pursued the Israelites, God parted the Red Sea so they could make their escape (Exodus 14).…
Read MoreLiving an Intentional Life // Part 5: Invite
Send Invitations for Christ When we invite someone to an event or place, it’s because we want them to be there. We send out invitations telling people what the occasion is, and everything they need to know: who, what, when, and where. We spend much time making sure the details are right and the invitation…
Read MoreLiving an Intentional Life // Week 4: Inform
From Head to Heart Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. —Deuteronomy 6:4-5 Many of us may feel unqualified because there always seems to be another question about our faith that we…
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