Book: Ephesians

Reasons for being part of a gathered church family.

When we learn Christ, we imbibe more than words on a printed page; more than rules and lists whereby we know we did all the right things and checked all the right boxes. We take on a living, breathing relationship with a living, loving Lord. The Jesus we affirm in our songs and prayers. The Jesus with dusty feet from the shores of Galilee that still lives and intercedes for us.

What is so amazing about grace? It changes our value. It changes our perspective. It breaks open a whole new world. Preached at West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on May 1, 2022 (before I became the preaching minister).

“Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.” (Ephesians 4:3-6 NIV)

Harding University Chapel (Searcy, Arkansas). An introduction to C. S. Lewis’ classic work, and a call for Christians to anchor their faith in central not peripheral truths.

Praying big prayers by God’s people, for God’s people, and on the behalf of the world. In this lesson for the Park Church (Tulsa, OK), we consider Paul’s prayer for the Ephesians.