by Ryan Heathco | Jul 30, 2021 | Faith, Serving
If you have a sense of what your spiritual gift is, or might be, seek opportunities in the church to try it out! We have plenty of ways you can start using your gift now. Here are a few ideas for different giftings, but this in no way covers them all! Hospitality→...
by Ryan Heathco | Jul 30, 2021 | Faith, Serving
In Christian culture, it’s not too uncommon to be asked, “What is your spiritual gift?” You might be thinking, I don’t even know my Myers Brigg personality let alone my spiritual gifting. Don’t worry; it’s not as complex as it may seem. If anyone looks at Will Smith,...
by Ryan Heathco | Jul 30, 2021 | Faith, Serving
There’s nothing mystical about this term, though it might seem that way. A spiritual gift is any ability that is empowered by the Holy Spirit and used to build the kingdom of God. What are they for? These gifts are given to believers for the purpose of encouraging...
by Ryan Heathco | May 17, 2021 | Community
In the Book of Acts, we see incredible examples of the beauty and power of community. Their devotion was second to none. The apostles and followers of Christ showed an earnest and steadfast commitment to meeting together, furthering their faith and ministry united in...
by Ryan Heathco | May 17, 2021 | Community
In Matthew 18:20, Jesus gives us the most incredible truth about Community: “For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.” The most beautiful and remarkable thing about our faith is that we are able to enjoy a personal,...
by Ryan Heathco | May 17, 2021 | Community
When we become follows of Jesus, we instantly gain an entire family of believers. They are our brothers and sisters in Christ, and they enrich our lives in so many ways. The bonds we forge with them are like the ones we have with our closest friends and family. Even...
by Ryan Heathco | May 17, 2021 | Uncategorized
How hard is it to squeeze anything else into our already packed schedules? I get it; life is busy. There’s always something to do and seemingly always somebody asking for our time. Trying to manage our schedule can be very overwhelming, especially when we are...
by Ryan Heathco | Mar 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
The resurrection is the foundation of our faith. Jesus paid the penalty for our sins on the cross, but He broke the power of sin and death in the world through the resurrection. That’s why Paul says that Jesus is the first of “all who rise from the...
by Ryan Heathco | Mar 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
God has called us to serve those in need, and we will surely encounter those who could benefit from our love. Depression and anxiety run rampant through our world today. As we face the COVID-19 pandemic, this problem is only getting worse. People need to see...
by Ryan Heathco | Mar 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
A life of faith in Christ is a balanced life. It brings us to health in body, mind, and spirit. We recognize that as beings created in God’s image gifted with the Holy Spirit residing in us, we must care for all aspects of ourselves. This includes our mental...
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