Travis Agnew The most common wedding ceremony used starts with the words, “Dearly Beloved, we are gathered together here in the sign of God…” As you think about your own marriage, where are some ways that you can start to “live” out a change this week? Below is a list of key phrases from this ceremony. How good of a job have …
I posted some pictures on Facebook and sent some Tweets last week updating everyone on the status of my sister and her baby, but I haven’t had time to post some stuff here. So… My sister, Tara, and her husband Richard had a precious baby, Harper Elizabeth, who was born on Thursday @ 1:40 in Charlotte. She was 7 lbs …
Continuing in our “You Asked for It” series, today we looked at the topic: “Did the Devil Make Me Do It?” In his message, Jeff answered the following three questions: What’s the work of the devil? How does he go about doing that work? How do I stand against it? If you didn’t get to hear it, you should listen …
Pastor Andy Stanley wrote a book entitled Choosing to Cheat which describes the tension between the demands of a family and the demands of a vocation. His premise is that you will have to choose to cheat in one area – either your family or your work will get the best you have to offer. Which one will you choose? …
“Indeed, all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.” -2 Tim. 3:12 This is not many people’s favorite Bible verse. I rarely hear devotions or sermons on 2 Tim. 3:12. We like to remember God’s promises of well-being and good fortune our way, but when do we ever receive persecution and rise up and thank God. …
We announced on Sunday the upcoming series for October, “The Elephant in the Pew.” This one has been churning around for a couple of years, and we finally feel that the time is right. Watch the video for more info on the different things we are going to be talking about. North Siders, pray because we are going to do …
The Pharisees once asked Jesus if God disapproved of divorce, why did Moses give instructions for a proper handling of a divorce in the Old Testament? Jesus replied, “Moses permitted divorce only as a concession to your hard hearts, but it was not what God had originally intended” (Matt 19:8). Is divorce permitted? Yes. Is it ever the best option? …
As we continued in the “You Asked for It” series today, we addressed this question from the blog: “Can I Get a Divorce?” This post was one of the most repeated on the blog. Homosexuality last week, divorce and remarriage this week, wow, I’m glad we are addressing the easy ones… Jeff did an unbelievably good job at addressing the …
In Gary Chapman’s helpful book, The Five Love Languages, he holds that every person has a specific love language that speaks to them most. Do you know yours? Words of Affirmation – You feel especially loved when people express how grateful they are for you, and for the simple, everyday things you do. Quality Time – You feel especially loved …
I have heard more questions about the song “Beautiful” the last two weeks at North Side than any other song in a long time. Just so you know, I post the songs and artists each week on my blog so that you know how to get a song you like. Phil Wickham wrote the song “Beautiful.” I had heard him …
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