Posts from September 2017

Posts from September 2017

RCC Women’s Bible Study Guide

RCC WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY / THE BOOK OF JAMES / FALL 2017 On your own: Pray, asking the Holy Spirit to draw your attention to what He wants to accomplish in you – whether to repent of sin, rejoice in a promise, meditate on an insight, or praise God for His attributes. Read the portion of James each day until we meet for Fellowship Group. Our hope is that getting into…

What do I still lack?

We have just kicked off a new year of ministry to our children and youth.  Perhaps it’s a good time for all of us to be reminded of why we’re doing what we’re doing when it comes to the young people God has entrusted to us.  I’ve been struck recently by a sobering example of one of our greatest dangers. You know the story of the Rich Young Ruler…

Two Habits to Continue for Community

Last Sunday, on “kickoff Sunday,” we encouraged two steps for the sake of community: Come early on Sunday morning Hospitality (“don’t spend Sunday alone“) Neither of these ideas are gennius. Neither idea is all that costly. But we live in a culture that is obsessed with individualism, and starving for real relationships. The church (which is…