This Christmas season, we looked at the many gifts we experience because Jesus is in our lives. Here at MRG, we should be finishing that series today with the gift of the Holy Spirit in our lives, but instead, with this being the first Sunday of the New Year, I want us to talk. It’s funny; I typically love speaking on the first Sunday of the New Year because it is such a hopeful time, a time of . . . Read More »
The Gift of Joy
The All I Want For Christmas Series Continues!
Two Things We Need To Live and Love Well
Today, we continue our Fall Conversation, The Journey to Freedom & Courage. This conversation is called a journey because that is what life and growing up in Christ is a journey of ups and downs, big wins, and tough losses. We are all on that journey and learn from God’s Word, sound teachings, and each other, but life is the most effective teacher. We learn a lot through what we experience and feel in our lives, and unfortunately, the painful . . . Read More »
Spiritual Maturity – What Is It & How Is It Measured
The Journey To Freedom & Courage Series Continues!
What Is God Doing When Life Is Rough?
Welcome to our series called The Journey to Freedom and Courage. Before we move on, I want to stop and define that. What do we mean when we say Freedom and Courage? Have you ever spent time with a young child? Maybe around two or three years old? One of my favorite memories of having three little girls was taking them out to breakfast. We would give mom time to sleep in, jump into the van, eat breakfast, . . . Read More »
Staying Steadfast Through The Tests & Trials Of Life
The Journey To Freedom & Courage Series Continues!