In the aftermath of the SCOTUS decision, which drastically redefines marriage, the Church in America found itself divided between two ideologies that have been inappropriately deemed mutually exclusive. Some, in an effort to affirm homosexual marriage, chose to mangle the Scriptures beyond recognition. It is affirmed by the ill-considered mantra #LoveWins. The opposing camp…(Read More)
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During the month of July dozens of churches in the Denver metro area considered Jesus’s understanding of “blessed.” Pastor Brandon was asked to address, “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.” What did Jesus mean by this and why is it relevant to us now…(Read More)
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When we find ourselves facing or in the midst of difficult situations, our tendency is to focus solely on the difficulty and lose perspective on who God is and what he has done. In the third chapter of Habakkuk, we find a man who is able to praise God in spite of his horrible circumstances…(Read More)
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During difficulties in life, we often find ourselves accessing the situation and wondering why is God not active or disagreeing with how God is acting. Pastor Derrick guides us through the dialog the prophet Habakkuk had with God around a situation where he did not know what God was doing and then did not agree…(Read More)
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Pastor Brandon considers the implications of Corinthian believers taking one another to courts of law. He emphasizes the fact that the Apostle Paul has deemed the glory of God as a significant mitigator of such actions. Paul even encourages believers to consider the benefit of simply accepting injustice instead of creating division within…(Read More)
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Dear Evangelical Church in America, I wanted to briefly remind Christian leaders that the Apostle Paul either directly or indirectly shepherded churches in some of the most pagan cultures in the world! Rome, Athens, Corinth, and Ephesus (to name a few!) were NOT bastions of holiness that were readily receptive to the Gospel! (Rom. 1…(Read More)
Forgiveness sounds wonderful in the abstract, but is difficult to deploy when we are on the receiving end of a hurtful offense. Pastor Derrick guides us through a parable that Jesus used to illustrate the reason why his followers should forgive…(Read More)
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Laura Hewitt, a Jesus loving English Teacher at Black Forest Academy in Kandern, Germany, shared how God is using her climbing accident to draw her closer to Him, and closer to the people of this little village…(Read More)
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We are often tempted to turn to “comfort food” when presented with life’s uncomfortable situations. Pastor Derrick encourages us from the commendation of Abraham in the Hall of Faith of Hebrews to trust in God in these uncomfortable circumstances and not turn back to “comfort foodâ…(Read More)
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Relationships on this side of the return of Jesus will be marred by brokenness. Pastor Derrick challenges us from Apostle Paul’s letter to Philemon to put our faith in Jesus on display by showing God’s love to those we are in relationship with, even those who have wronged or hurt us…(Read More)
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