by Pastor Matthew Walker | Mar 8, 2017
When the Apostle Paul refers to the “renewing” of our minds, he is not just using spiritual double-speak. This is a real and very important aspect of Christian growth. God wants His people to think like He thinks. This is the great challenge for those who would follow...
by Pastor Matthew Walker | Mar 1, 2017
The Imperative of Spiritual Growth Jude 20-25 Biblical change is not something that occurs in a vacuum. It cannot be reproduced in a lab. It is the product of a community of believers helping each other grow into Christlikeness. This truth is evident in Jude’s epistle...
by Pastor Matthew Walker | Feb 22, 2017
Christianity that Works Introduction 2 Timothy 3:16-17 We are living in a time when the value of anything is determined by its ability to “work.” Functionality, more than just about every other quality, is deemed most important of all. • Who wants an expensive cell...
by Pastor Matthew Walker | Mar 26, 2016
The title of this article contains some of the few things I really love. I love the political world. Early in my life I was a political “junkie” reading everything I could about how the American political system works. I was a precinct president of my Republican...
by Pastor Matthew Walker | Mar 4, 2016
Consider this description of a future political rally right here in America: “The sounds of a crowd wildly chanting fill the arena as a perfectly dressed man walks on to the stage. As he strides forward the roar grows to nearly deafening decibels. After many minutes...
by Pastor Matthew Walker | Nov 3, 2015
The Bible and Difficult Choices Most of our decisions are relatively unimportant. Imagine yourself in the oral hygiene aisle at Wal-Mart. It probably does not matter very much to your life whether you choose the toothpaste that whitens your teeth while freshening your...