The One who cares for the sparrows, gave his life for you. You are worth more than many sparrows and can count on his eternal care.

No matter how difficult your present reality is, don’t let it blind you to the eternal realities whose glory far outweighs your temporary afflictions.

Our gracious Heavenly Father gives us second chances and long patterns to enable us to steer children in his ways.

With the filing of this answer to dissenting opinions, the SJC’s action on this case is concluded.

The journey may be steep and hard, but God only works to lead us higher and closer to his heart.

Search Scripture for the words “stranger, “alien,” and “sojourner,” and note God’s attitude and commands concerning interaction with them. Invite your congregation to do this with you. 

Teaching and showing grace to one another breaks the patterns of the world and renews hearts for Jesus. 

The process of finding a new facility is one the Lord uses not only to build the faith of the congregation, but to clarify the church’s mission in its community.

The Bible not only tells us about how distant God makes our sin, but how open are his arms to draw us near.  

God takes no delight in our discipline, but because he delights in us, he will act to protect us from the harm of unchecked sin.