Pastor’s Blog
Pastor’s Blog
“Do you lack contentment in your life? The answer to this problem is somewhat ironic—look for Christ everywhere. In everything you do, search for His heart. While you drink a glass of water, thank Christ for that gift. When you wake up, thank Him for new life. When you walk, thank Him for walking with…
Westminster Seminary has published a great article on voting and what things should influence a Christian when they vote or when they choose not to vote. This is a scriptural reflection about the broad concept of voting not an issues thing meant to sway you to any particular candidate. I think you will be challenged…
Does greater influence = greater Glory for God? Recently I found myself struggling with a series of decisions about our church’s direction. While walking and praying I found myself saying something like, “God, if you expanded my sphere of influence then I could give you more glory.” As I continued to walk and wrestle with the…
Communities Practice Vulnerability By Pastor Scott Roberts A community that loves and serves one another, practices times of fellowship, and incorporates others will also be a community that practices vulnerability. To understand why vulnerability is necessary, one must first understand what vulnerability is. Vulnerability means that one is exposed to the possibility of being harmed…
What is forgiveness and why is it necessary for community building and sustaining? I really like this definition of forgiveness: …a conscious, deliberate decision to release feelings of resentment or vengeance toward a person or group who has harmed you, regardless of whether they actually deserve your forgiveness.1 Such a definition places the burden of…
As we continue to reflect upon Biblical Community this year, we consider another aspect of vibrant community – its ability to incorporate others into the fabric and life of the existing community. Any group of people that is unable to incorporate others will eventually flounder and die out as the members do the same. But…
The Gospel Coalition has started a great set of debates it appears. The first of these is on gun ownership. A pro and con argument made by two theologians that are both concerned for preserving life. It would be easy to listen to the debate and just let one side reinforce your prior belief. But…
The first week we attended church in Bozeman, MT as newlyweds, we were invited to supper with 3 different families. Those invitations continued to be extended and accepted for months as Jen and I were settling into a new community, starting a new life together, and trying to figure out what it meant to leave…
A Thought experiment Imagine a group of people where no one ever talked to each other, or hung out together, or was aware of the happenings in each other’s lives. Now imagine the same group but instead of never talking, these folks never stopped talking; instead of never hanging out, these people are always together;…
Imagine a group of people where no one ever talked to each other, or hung out together, or was aware of the happenings in each other’s lives. Now imagine the same group but instead of never talking, these folks never stopped talking; instead of never hanging out, these people are always together; and instead of…