November 22, 2023
by Bryce Morgan
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Category:
Worship
While Thanksgiving may be (for most people--including most of us) an occasion for traveling, gathering, and eating, for God's people, the season is also a great opportunity for worship and as a reminder of the grateful posture we should have all year long....
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November 7, 2023
by Bryce Morgan
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Current Issues
As horrific and heartbreaking images flow from the Middle East, images of terrorism, war, and the profound human suffering of both Israelis and Palestinians, many within the Church have rightly been driven to prayer. But such difficult times also generate conversations among believers about the people and places involved in today's news headlines, and specifically how all ...
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September 5, 2023
by Bryce Morgan
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Category:
Following Christ
Some key quotes from Message #1 in our "The Work of Ministry" series, along with some helpful quotes from others on this foundational topic. We pray these are an encouragement to you!...
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May 3, 2023
by Bryce Morgan
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Category:
Evangelism
During the pandemic, I noticed that local Jehovah's Witnesses had begun sending outreach letters to local residents in lieu of door-to-door or public book stalls. Post-pandemic, this practice has continued. My household has received a number of these letters over the past three years. Maybe you have as well. A recent letter from a Witness neighbor gave me the chance to put...
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March 23, 2023
by Bryce Morgan
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Category:
Suffering
The story in 1 Kings 3:16-28 of Solomon and the two mothers (in fact, "two prostitutes") has always bothered me. The reaction of the second mother in verse 26, her willingness to put the child to death and accept half his corpse, just seemed unbelievable....
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January 26, 2023
by Bryce Morgan
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Category:
Faith
Love alerts us to what is dangerous. And it's dangerous to believe that our belief has placed us on the inside with God, when in reality, we are on the outside, ignoring the only "door" (John 10:9) that can give us access into that wonderful place, forever. ...
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November 6, 2022
by Bryce Morgan
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Current Issues
"Heavenly Father, as our nations think and talks about election day, we come to you as a pilgrim people; as "sojourners and exiles" (I Peter 2:11) in a world that is "passing away along with its desires" (I John 2:17)"...
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October 12, 2022
by Bryce Morgan
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Current Issues
No, this is not a tirade. No, I will not be pointing a finger of condemnation at those who celebrate Halloween in one way or another. I simply want to offer some thoughts for you to chew on. Almost every year I talk with my children (one in particular) about why we don't celebrate Halloween. Our most recent conversation on this subject led me to write some of these thought...
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October 10, 2022
by Bryce Morgan
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Category:
Interpreting Scripture
“I think many who are unfamiliar with the Bible might find it surprising that only three chapters into the first book of the Old Testament, one of the characters is a talking snake. If you were helping a person like this make sense of the story we find in Genesis 3 (a person whose only experience with talking snakes was from a children's storybook or a Disney movie), how...
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September 28, 2022
by Bryce Morgan
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Category:
Happy Ever After (Revelation)
Some thoughts on the challenges of interpreting Revelation 20....
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September 15, 2022
by Bryce Morgan
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Category:
The Gospel
"Drew, I understand that you believe Scripture teaches a true believer can fall away; that a person who is born again, a new creature in Christ, and a child of God, born of imperishable seed, can somehow reverse or lose all that. But I believe that idea is soundly refuted by God's word."...
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August 31, 2022
by Bryce Morgan
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Category:
The Gospel
When Paul wrote “rejoice always” to the Thessalonian believers in 5:16 of his first letter to that young church, was this short command also meant to communicate the idea that there's no place for grief or discouragement or disappointment in the life of the believer? I don't believe so. Here's why....
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July 17, 2022
by Bryce Morgan
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Category:
The Cross
In times of mental, emotional, relational, and spiritual exhaustion, we can, in light of God's word, find rest at the cross. Here are just some of the ideas revealed by Scripture about the cross of Jesus, ideas that should inspire comfort, peace, and encouragement. Consider how you might worship, give thanks, and pray in light of these ten truths......
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July 7, 2022
by Bryce Morgan
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Category:
Current Issues
As God graciously works among us to transform our minds and hearts (to renew us in light of the truth, that we would love what is good), I pray as you ponder them, these brief thoughts on the difficult topic of abortion would do that very thing:...
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April 25, 2022
by Bryce Morgan
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Category:
Easter
Jesus, who was crucified on a Friday two-thousand years ago, amazingly, rose again, rose to life on the following Sunday. This radical reality should, above everything else, reframe your reality. But has it? Does it? Strangely, many people today who accept Christ's resurrection as an historical reality don't seem to actually live in light of that reality....
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March 21, 2022
by Bryce Morgan
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Category:
The Gospel
What is the Apostle describing in Ephesians 6:10-17? He's describing life on the battlefield. Conflict. Forces of Evil. Putting on armor. This is the language of warfare, of a battle taking place in which the Ephesian Christians are involved. And if we believe their faith is our faith, if we believe this was and is God's word to his people, then we are on that same battlef...
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March 2, 2022
by Bryce Morgan
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Category:
Following Christ
Will a genuine follower of Christ, one who has truly been “born again”, a person genuinely filled with the Holy Spirit, struggle with sin? The answer from the New Testament is an emphatic “yes”. And there are many passages that speak to this reality of the believer's struggle with sin. But though many want to offer these verses as evidence and use their language, R...
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February 15, 2022
by Bryce Morgan
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Category:
Interpreting Scripture
Maybe you've heard this identification before: “Yes, when we were ministering to that homeless gentleman in front of the old firehouse, I knew we were ministering to Jesus himself, just like the Bible says.” Of course the individual in question could be any number of people in need: an incarcerated relative, a child in 'the system', a dying neighbor. But does the New T...
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January 6, 2022
by Bryce Morgan
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Category:
Current Issues
...When visiting the different, themed sections of Disneyland, Fantasyland is not typically high on my priority list. But even those who enjoy the Tea Cup ride or King Arthur's carousel know there's much more to the Disneyland experience. Think about it: who would pay full price for admission, but then simply cycle through just the ten or eleven rides in Fantasyland? No on...
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December 16, 2021
by Bryce Morgan
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Category:
Advent/Christmas
The fallacies I have in mind are ones that have been circulated over the centuries by what some call popular or folk Christianity. Undoubtedly, these kinds of 'Christian' beliefs can be found in all sorts of categories, not just the one labeled 'Christmas'. But these Christmas fallacies are some of the best known, since they are promoted annually through things like nativi...
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November 3, 2021
by Bryce Morgan
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Category:
Current Issues
In light of the moral universe revealed by the Scriptures, I suggested modern ideas regarding 'self-forgiveness' make very little sense. But this doesn't mean there are not areas of overlap between biblical concerns and modern, therapeutic concerns. Care for hurting individuals is the common goal. So where are the points of connection, and how does God's word address moder...
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October 27, 2021
by Bryce Morgan
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Current Issues
Have you ever heard someone say, “I just can't forgive myself”? If you're a follower of Jesus, than this struggle should stir our hearts to help. But as I think many would agree, we must help in light of God's word. Here's the challenge: while it's a well-known concept in both counseling contexts and popular culture, attentive readers of Scripture know that 'self-forgi...
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September 16, 2021
by Bryce Morgan
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Category:
The Gospel
While Christians are not called to keep the day, Yom Kippur can serve as a powerful reminder that this yearly ritual was only a picture of the perfect sacrifice God would provide and did provide through Jesus (cf. Isaiah 53:10)....
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September 9, 2021
by Bryce Morgan
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Current Issues
As we mark the twentieth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, many people will undoubtedly be reflecting on the significance of what happened two decades ago and how it should shape our outlook today. While historians, security analysts, and those who focus on foreign affairs have had and will have a lot to discuss, it's just as important to reflect on the spiritual significan...
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September 1, 2021
by Bryce Morgan
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Category:
Current Issues
Current events and culture wars can easily push faith concerns to the side. But equally dangerous is when the media's “what matters most” begins to shape our faith instead of sidelining it....
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August 24, 2021
by Bryce Morgan
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Category:
Interpreting Scripture
It's often called the 'protoevangelium'. That's a Greek word that simply means “first gospel”. What is this 'first gospel'? It's an interpretation of Genesis 3:15 that argues this verse is ultimately speaking of Jesus and his victory over death and Satan. But is that actually what the verse is saying?...
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August 11, 2021
by Bryce Morgan
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Category:
Prayer
Pray with us in the coming weeks in light of our relaunch on October 3! Each week includes a biblical theme and related Scriptures around which we hope you will pray....
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July 21, 2021
by Bryce Morgan
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Category:
Heaven & Hell
When we consider what the Bible tells us about hell, it is undoubtedly awful. But is it absurd? Is the idea of hell unreasonable? Some people believe so. But hell is clearly taught in Scripture. In fact, Jesus spoke about it more than anyone else. So what can we do? What should we do with this Christian concept of hell in a 'hell no' society?...
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June 24, 2021
by Bryce Morgan
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Category:
Easter
Are you experiencing the “much more” of Christ's resurrected life? Specifically, are you reassured by His resurrection that God's purpose, God's plan for your life is alive and well because Jesus is alive and well?...
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June 24, 2021
by Bryce Morgan
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Category:
Following Christ
Based on what he included in his account, it seems reasonable to conclude that John provided this simple note about the woman leaving her water jar because that minuscule detail said so much about the massive work God had done (and was doing) in her heart. In the same way, I believe God has seen fit to preserve this detail for our encouragement...
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June 10, 2021
by Bryce Morgan
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Category:
Current Issues
While a show like this may be a good introduction to Jesus for someone who knows very little about him, why should followers of Christ watch a show that unabashedly goes beyond what Scripture itself reveals about the earthly ministry of Jesus and those who followed him? Let me offer a few reasons....
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March 24, 2021
by Bryce Morgan
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Category:
Holy Week
Join us this Holy Week as we read through this short but sweet book, "The Glory of the Cross"...
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February 3, 2021
by Bryce Morgan
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Category:
Fellowship/The Church
If [ancient church] directories did exist, and were made available to every believer in each local church, what might the apostles say in their letters about this kind of resource? As those who have just received a newly updated copy of our own church directory, this question is certainly relevant....
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January 28, 2021
by Bryce Morgan
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Category:
Following Christ
The 'faith emphasis' (or focus) of the New Testament doesn't direct us away from the God of the Old Testament. It fulfills it. But in doing so, it confirms that Jesus must be God, for only God is worthy of being the object of our saving and sanctifying faith....
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November 30, 2020
by Bryce Morgan
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Category:
Advent/Christmas
I'm excited to begin an Advent journey with you using Pastor John Piper's book, "Joy to the World: Daily Readings for Advent"...
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November 25, 2020
by Bryce Morgan
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Category:
Holidays
How could Thanksgiving be the same in a year when almost everything else has been 'out of sorts'? Sadly, it won't be. But while many will understandably miss the familiar holiday habits and hugs, the troubling issues of 2020 cannot change the word that God has issued about giving thanks: "...give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for ...
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November 9, 2020
by Bryce Morgan
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Category:
Prayer
Did you know Proverbs includes around fifty verses that mention (or are part of a passage that mentions) either a “king”, “ruler”, “prince”, or “noble”, or that speak to a royal context or function? If we desire healthy and effective leadership in our lives, prayer is one powerful way to genuinely make a difference. To that end, here are seven Proverbs-insp...
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November 9, 2020
by Bryce Morgan
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Category:
Scripture Meditation
A list of around fifty verses from the book of Proverbs that mention (or are part of a passage that mentions) human leaders like "kings", "ruler", "princes", and "nobles". Consider what these reveal about God's wisdom and design for human leadership....
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October 29, 2020
by Bryce Morgan
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Category:
Following Christ
Every Christian is a disciple of Jesus. But that doesn't necessarily mean every Christian is walking in spiritual healthiness as a disciple... In light of [the reality of spiritual] unhealthiness, it is vitally important for every follower of Christ to take his or her spiritual 'temperature'....
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October 22, 2020
by Bryce Morgan
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Category:
Uncategorized
Looking for a simple way to bless others this Christmas... even if they live thousands of miles away? Here's your chance. We want to send an expanded Christmas 'e-card' to all of the individuals around whom our Away Teams have been formed....
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September 22, 2020
by Bryce Morgan
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Category:
Current Issues
Contrary to what you might be hearing (even from some respected, Christian leaders), who you vote for in the upcoming presidential election is not a biblical mark of genuine, saving faith, nor is it inherently an unrighteous act if you vote for the so-called 'wrong' candidate (whoever that is in your context)....
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August 5, 2020
by Bryce Morgan
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Category:
Fellowship/The Church
When we hold on firmly to the biblical definition of church, public health measures may force us to revise our plans, but they simply cannot restrict the church from being the church. Throughout history, and throughout the world, even today, the Church has always been flexible enough to adjust the form of its life together, without veering from the function of its life tog...
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August 5, 2020
by Bryce Morgan
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Category:
Fellowship/The Church
I think you would agree that God is using this pandemic to get our attention, in a number of ways, concerning a number of different areas. I hope you've been considering what He might be revealing to you through all this about your own faith and your own path.
But I hope you've also thought about what God might be saying to us as a faith family? The elders believe He ...
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July 28, 2020
by Bryce Morgan
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Category:
Faith
When we read often-neglected stories like this, we're reminded that it's very easy to slip into a mentality of, “Jesus? Oh yeah, I know Jesus. I know all about Jesus.” But God is so good to unsettle us in terms of the often unsettling truth about the real Jesus....
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July 6, 2020
by Bryce Morgan
Faithful fans of Hamilton will certainly know how the play ends. But few people know how the final hours of Alexander Hamilton's life actually 'played out'... yes, “in the room where it happened”....
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June 24, 2020
by Bryce Morgan
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Current Issues
Having just finished another study in the deeply meaningful, but often misunderstood, book of the Revelation, I couldn't help but reflect on how John's vision in chapter 7 speaks to our current, culture-wide conversation about race and inequality....
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June 4, 2020
by Bryce Morgan
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Category:
Fellowship/The Church
Social influences, insecurities, selfishness, and many other factors can keep us from the faith-shaped relationships we read about in Scripture. Currently, it is the unexpected reality of a global pandemic that has not only distanced us socially, but also tempted many of us to fizzle rather than fight when it comes to fellowship. But why?...
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May 27, 2020
by Bryce Morgan
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Category:
Serving Our Community
From now until the end of the month, you can, amazingly, provide over 100 meals for a person in need in our community for just $15! We are pleased to partner with All Faith Community Services in Buckeye to bless so many who are struggling in light of the current crisis....
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May 13, 2020
by Bryce Morgan
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Category:
Serving Our Community
Consider for a moment the Apostle Paul's encouragement regarding the church in Titus 3:14. He writes...
And let our people learn to devote themselves to good works, so as to help cases of urgent need, and not be unfruitful.
Brothers and sisters, is Way of Grace an "unfruitful" church in regard to "cases of urgent need"? I hope we aren't. In fact, if your past eag...
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April 22, 2020
by Bryce Morgan
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Category:
Suffering
Behind that question is one that's been asked for millennia. It's often referred to as 'the problem of evil'. Why does God's plan include the rescue of some and not others, the severe suffering of some and not others? Frankly, there are no easy answers to such questions. But the assumptions behind our questions can be helpful. Your piece assumed the value of all human life...
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April 14, 2020
by Bryce Morgan
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Category:
Easter
Resurrection apart from death is not resurrection. It is reconfiguration. It is reinterpretation. It is renovation and remodeling. But it isn't resurrection....
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April 2, 2020
by Bryce Morgan
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Current Issues
Many people today are looking for answers. Pandemics, like most crises, have a way of driving us in that direction. But many seem hungry for more than just health advice, social guidelines, and up-to-date statistics... I would offer up that these people are looking for what we might call spiritual answers. That collection of ancient scriptures we call the Bible is (and for...
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March 26, 2020
by Bryce Morgan
At a time when sickness is on the minds of so many, the 'benefits package' offered by the often-termed 'prosperity gospel' might seem especially appealing. What is the prosperity gospel? It's the belief (popular in many Charismatic and Pentecostal circles) that Jesus came, not simply to save you from sin and self, but from disease and debt as well... But is this really wha...
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March 16, 2020
by Bryce Morgan
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Category:
Men
Welcome, Gents!
On this regularly-updated post (every Monday) you will find a thought or two about true manliness in light of God's word. These thoughts will be drawn from the previous week's New Testament readings (from our "5-on-5" Bible Reading Plan). I hope you will...
1. Prayerfully read with us through the New Testament in 2020.
2. Prayerfully consider the current...
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December 3, 2019
by Bryce Morgan
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Category:
Event
We're excited for the opportunity to bring a Christmas blessing to the community on Monday evening, December 23rd at Sundance Park. Our hope for this "Christmas in the Park" event is to host a kind of informal Christmas Eve service, under the stars from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. But to pull this off WE NEED YOUR HELP!...
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November 6, 2019
by Bryce Morgan
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Category:
Suffering
For many, painful circumstances drive us toward one of three, general stress responses: fight, flight, or freeze...But what if we added “faith” to that list? It was C.S. Lewis...who said: “Pain insists upon being attended to. God whispers to us in our pleasures, speaks in our consciences, but shouts in our pains. It is his megaphone to rouse a deaf world.”...
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August 21, 2019
by Bryce Morgan
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Category:
Evangelism
Join us for a new six-week study on the how and why of sharing Jesus with others....
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June 4, 2019
by Bryce Morgan
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Youth and Youth Parents!
Our second Youth Camp fundraiser is coming up on Saturday, June 15th atApplebee's restaurant in Goodyear. Our Youth will be your servers for an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast! Here's how you can help:
1.Register Your Student Server!Enter your students name in the comment section below (FYI, comments don't appear right away), and downlo...
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May 8, 2019
by Bryce Morgan
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One Truth Workshop
Ever wanted the "big picture" of the Bible? Eager to know the whole story of Scripture, and how all the pieces fit together? Join us for "The Story of Life" workshop....
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May 6, 2019
by Bryce Morgan
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Youth and Youth Parents!
We are excited to be taking our Way of Grace Youth (and their friends) to the newUrban Air Trampoline and Adventure Parkin Goodyear (click name to learn more). The 'deets':
WHEN: Sunday, May 26th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.
COST: $10 (includes full access to the park (normally $24.99), and two slices of pizza and a drink)
All Youth (grades 6-1...
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April 10, 2019
by Bryce Morgan
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Category:
Prayer
How exactly should we use the Lord's Prayer? In some traditions, consistent repetition of the exact words of this prayer seems to be done in a mechanical way, as if the prayer were some kind of 'magical mantra'. Others have emphasized the idea that this prayer is not a mantra, but a model, intended to shape the broad contours of all our prayers. So which is it?...
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March 19, 2019
by Bryce Morgan
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Category:
Event
Youth and Youth Parents! Take a look at the volunteer needs/time slots for our Rummage Sale Fundraiser and let us know how you can help.......
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February 28, 2019
by Bryce Morgan
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Category:
Current Issues
Like the operator of a nuclear power station, effectively handling the power of your digital device requires careful consideration and consistent discipline. Without this mindset, experiencing a relational or emotional or mental or spiritual 'meltdown' is a very real possibility....
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February 13, 2019
by Bryce Morgan
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Category:
The Cross
While colorful hearts and cartoonish cupids are common images around Valentine's Day, the cross was the image the Apostle Paul wanted his reader to be informed and inspired by above all others. As Paul wrote in the opening verses of Ephesians 5, God has called us to “walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us”...
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November 21, 2018
by Bryce Morgan
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Category:
Marriage
Divorce is a hard subject. As I mentioned in a recent message, there's hardly anyone these days who has not been touched in some way by the shadow of divorce. Even when it feels like liberation or relief to a weary spouse, it remains a painful loss for both the individuals involved and those around them....
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November 14, 2018
by Bryce Morgan
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Category:
Sex/Sexuality
So many people today believe it's perfectly normal to make room in your life for lust. They think, “As long as I'm not hurting anyone, what's the big deal... ?” Such people might be surprised to learn there are many ways sexual lust harms you and those around you....
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October 31, 2018
by Bryce Morgan
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Category:
Current Issues
...I'd like to do more than just encourage you to vote. If you are a Christian, I'd like to encourage you to vote as an independent. No, I'm not talking about your party affiliation. But I am thinking about the idea of party affiliation. ...
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October 24, 2018
by Bryce Morgan
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Category:
Following Christ
Needy. Do any of us want to be needy? Do any of us want to be thought of as needy? If you are needy in our society, does it, from the culture's perspective, make you a hero or a 'zero'?...
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October 11, 2018
by Bryce Morgan
Quick question: What's your favorite praise song or hymn about fearing God? Struggling to come up with examples? You wouldn't be alone. Compared to songs about loving God or worshiping God, songs about fearing God are few and far between. And there's a good chance that poverty is also reflected in our prayers and preaching as well....
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August 15, 2018
by Bryce Morgan
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Worldview
When a biblical passage appears to be at odds with the current scientific consensus, the problem may be that we simply have further to go in understanding the true meaning of the text...But in other cases...the issue is not the limitations of our biblical knowledge, but rather, the limitations of scientific knowledge....
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May 7, 2018
by Bryce Morgan
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Category:
Event
A free Blue Letter Bible workshop on May 19th. Sign-up today!...
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April 25, 2018
by Bryce Morgan
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Category:
Happy Ever After (Revelation)
Even though we struggle with ideas of judgment and hell, they are important expressions of God's own nature....
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February 7, 2018
by Bryce Morgan
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Category:
The Gospel
Funny how God works. He can even use the misguided pairing of Dodge and Dr. King, on a Super Bowl Sunday, to point us back to true greatness and the One who makes it possible....
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January 17, 2018
by Bryce Morgan
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Category:
Walk in Truth
I Corinthians 13:4-7 is not necessarily a definition of love. Rather, it is a description of love, a description that challenges anyone who simply says “I'm loving,” or “I love you”. It tests the talk in light of the walk. And one of the ways it describes love is, "Love bears all things". But what exactly does that mean, and how can a dinosaur help us understand Go...
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October 25, 2017
by Bryce Morgan
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The Gospel
For many, the phrase "in Christ alone" reminds them of the beautiful song by Stuart Townend and Keith Getty (from 2002)(opening line: "In Christ alone, my hope is found; He is my light, my strength, my song.). But there is an older song by the same name (from 1991), one that many may still remember....
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October 11, 2017
by Bryce Morgan
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Faith
What is striking about Paul's argument in Romans 4 is not simply the idea of being justified (right with God as one declared innocent) by faith, but that Paul goes on to describe the hope-inspiring, endurance-producing nature of this saving faith; the fact we can “grow strong” (4:20) in faith, no matter what is happening to us or around us....
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October 4, 2017
by Bryce Morgan
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Current Issues
Each and every day, all of us have been and will be leaving Las Vegas. We will leave the news coverage behind and head back into our daily routines and everyday commitments. But how will this tragedy change us? Beyond the grief and confusion and anger, what are we taking away from this awful event? What should we take away?...
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September 5, 2017
by Bryce Morgan
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Living Leviticus
God dwells in the midst of his Church. Therefore Leviticus is extremely relevant for us, especially knowing that “whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction...”. So what can we as followers of Jesus learn about a life with God in the midst? Well, one answer to that question comes from the beginning of Leviticus. Specifically, the first three ch...
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August 22, 2017
by Bryce Morgan
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Current Issues
Today, most are not frightened by an eclipse. But our scientific understanding has not made this cosmic event any less powerful. David's confession in Psalm 8 points us to two important lessons, any time we are awed by the sky above. ...
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June 8, 2017
by Bryce Morgan
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Evangelism
Next time you are at a church or event where there is some kind of gospel presentation, be sure to listen carefully. A clear, biblical declaration of the gospel of grace is profitable for both the saved and the unsaved. But how can we be sure such a presentation is in fact biblical?...
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April 12, 2017
by Bryce Morgan
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Category:
The Cross
| Tags: crucified, crucifixion, Good Friday, cross
...if we claim familiarity with the cross, the reality of what He did then must have a radical impact on who we are now. Good Friday should remind me not only of His death, but also the death to which He calls me....
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March 27, 2017
by Bryce Morgan
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Category:
Evangelism
In light of God's command through Peter in I Peter 3:15, what would you say to someone who asked you about your hope in Jesus Christ? Are you prepared?...
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March 20, 2017
by Bryce Morgan
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Category:
Current Issues
But while some searching children and uncertain teens may find comfort in a character who is apparently questioning his sexuality, sadly, both the film and the general, cultural dialogue will never venture beyond the boundaries set by the 'new tolerance'. If they did, it might just expose the disturbing foundation that upholds the modern stance.
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February 8, 2017
by Bryce Morgan
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Category:
Worship
| Tags: children, service, worship, kids, entertainment
Kids in the worship service? Kids being kids in the worship service? What are we to do?...
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November 2, 2016
by Bryce Morgan
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Category:
Current Issues
| Tags: election, vote, voting
Every voter is a 'faith-based' voter. But if you are follower of Jesus, then the worldview that informs your vote should first be informed by God. That means the clear picture of reality painted by the words of Scripture should always be our first reference point when it comes to the candidates and issues for which we vote....
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October 19, 2016
by Bryce Morgan
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Category:
Current Issues
While cooler autumn weather begins to blanket our country, the political climate of the nation is still sizzling with confusion and conflict...But what if I were to tell you this polarizing and fever-pitched political atmosphere is not simply “good”, but is actually great for the Church....
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September 21, 2015
by Bryce Morgan
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Category:
Scripture Meditation
The death of the prophet Ezekiel's wife is a shocking episode. Could God be to blame?...
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September 9, 2015
by Bryce Morgan
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Category:
Four Essentials-Memory Verses
Not even Google or Bing could search out His understanding. Consider how Isaiah encourages us in our first memory verse of 2015-2016....
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June 29, 2015
by Bryce Morgan
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Category:
Current Issues
Thoughts on the recent ruling of the Supreme Court regarding same-sex marriage....
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May 13, 2015
by Bryce Morgan
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Happy Ever After (Revelation)
Remembering the reality of Satan's frustration and fury....
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April 23, 2015
by Bryce Morgan
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Worldview
Considering how a life perspective shaped by the Bible affects how we see our job....
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April 23, 2015
by Bryce Morgan
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Worldview
Thinking about whether or not there are limits when it comes to submitting to authorities....
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April 2, 2015
by Bryce Morgan
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Easter
Are there good historical reasons to believe Jesus really rose from the dead?...
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April 1, 2015
by Bryce Morgan
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Happy Ever After (Revelation)
Tackling the interpretive challenges of Revelation 11:1-14...
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