Continuationism vs Cessationism Pt. 1

Friends, A few weeks ago, we were studying the Spirit being poured out on the day of Pentecost. In my sermon I briefly mentioned two of the most common views on understanding if and how the Spirit works today. This week and next, I will share two articles from...

Sheep and Goats

Many of you know that BridgeWay sponsors several ministries that serve those in need—Filling the Void, Samaritan’s Inn, and Salvation Army Women. In addition to these ministries, there are numerous members who have taken up the call on their own. Recently, the town of...

The Fine Print

Is there “fine print” when it comes to Christianity?   Like many of you, I grew up hearing sermons about the how God freely gives salvation to all that believe in Jesus. The Apostle Paul famously tells the Ephesians that we are saved by grace, through faith in...

Useful

Last week, we looked at a popular passage from 2 Timothy 3:   All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.               2...

All Means All

All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.   —...

3 Things I Love About BridgeWay!

Today, I was thinking about our church. I thought I would share 3 things I love about BridgeWay… no Bible verses… just why I think our church is the bees knees… the cat’s pajamas… and just plain awesome. Our Vision If someone asks me why I love BridgeWay, I always...

How To Read the Bible Well, Part 2

Last week, we began a discussion about how we can read the Bible well. (Click here if you want to get caught up!) Today, we will continue this conversation. It has been said that the best interpreter of Scripture is Scripture. This means that one of the most important...

How To Read Your Bible Well, Part 1

For the next couple of weeks, we’re going focus on how to read the Bible more effectively. More specifically, I want to help us read the Bible well—especially when it comes to texts that are hard to understand. My hope is to provide some practical tools that will help...

On Knife Sharpening

Recently, I found myself engrossed in YouTube videos about knife sharpening. I was no longer content with sloppily chopped tomatoes and roughly sliced garlic. Enough was enough. To remedy the situation, I watched countless videos on the process of shaping and honing...