Tag: Faith
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Source of Old Faith Bible Study Series – AI, Neuralink, and Biblical Prophecy: 3-Week Study
Sundays · October 19 – November 2 , 2025 SESSION 1 – Prophecy, Technology, and Human Vocation Read: Genesis 11:1-9, Daniel 12:4, Revelation 1:1-3, Matthew 24:36-44 Main ideaProphecy reveals God’s purposes and the lordship of Christ. It is given to strengthen trust, not to stir fear. Technology expresses the human call to create and steward,…
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Stewarding your faith in hard times
The story of Job begins with blessing and ends with brokenness. In Job chapters 1 and 2, Scripture introduces a man described as blameless and upright, one who feared God and turned away from evil. He had seven sons, three daughters, and abundant wealth. Job’s life seemed stable, ordered, and blessed. Then, in a single…
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Faith That Holds in Shaky Times
Faith That Holds in Shaky Times Life has a way of shaking us. For some, it’s addiction that never seems to let go. For others, it’s broken promises, betrayal, or the crushing weight of loss. In moments like these, faith can feel more like a whisper than a roar. But here’s the good news: God…
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Naming the Moment
We are living in days when what Scripture warned has come to pass: “Woe to those who call evil good and good evil” (Isaiah 5:20). Truth is called hate speech. Lies are paraded as compassion. Even murder is cheered when it fits the culture’s script. The question that presses on us is the same question…
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The Prayer Compass – Orienting True North
True North – Christ Himself “Lord Jesus, keep me aligned to You—not outcomes, not fears, not even my own dreams.” North – Renewing Faith and Hope Renew my trust in You each day. Restore hope where it has grown dim and strengthen my heart to endure. (Romans 15:13) East – Vision Open doors for growth…
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Living the New Life by Compass in a Fractured WorldSermon – September 14, 2025
Sermon – September 14, 2025 Title: Living the New Life by Compass in a Fractured WorldTexts: Ephesians 4:22–24; 2 Corinthians 5:17–20; John 15:5; Colossians 3:17 Opening Prayer Lord Jesus,Thank You for offering us a new name amid this week’s heartaches—Kirk’s loss, Evergreen’s terror, Memphis’ violence, and Vidor’s wounds. As we gather, be our compass in…
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What I’ve Learned so Far About Life
Life ain’t a straight line. It’s not fair, it’s not simple, and it sure doesn’t wait on you to get your act together. I’ve learned life will knock you flat more times than you think is reasonable, and just when you think you’re done, it hands you something beautiful. People come and go. Some stay.…
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Lessons from Ancient Paths: Community, Faith, and Service
Today, my thoughts have been circling around the idea of showing up—how simple, steadfast presence shapes families, communities, and even the course of history. Learning from the Great Characters Recently, I’ve committed to a “great characters” study of Old Testament figures. Spending time with the lives of Abraham, Joseph, Moses, Ruth, and others, I’m struck…
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Finding God in the Texas Floods: Nature, Blame, and the Wisdom of Christ
Posted on July 8, 2025 In July 2025, central Texas was struck by a devastating flood that claimed over 100 lives, including more than two dozen children at Camp Mystic, a Christian summer camp. The Guadalupe River, swollen by heavy rains from the remnants of Tropical Storm Barry, surged from 1 foot to 36 feet…
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Precious Memories
1984 was the year that I became a father 2002 was the year that my son left this world the moments in between those two events were precious. https://biblehub.com/psalms/10-14.htm 4But You have regarded trouble and grief; You see to repay it by Your hand. The victim entrusts himself to You; You are the helper of…
John Hargrove Seeking Truth and Reality 