We don’t often think about the cost of following Jesus. After all, the Bible is pretty clear that salvation is a free gift offered to everyone (John 3:16; Romans 6:23) and anyone who calls on the name of Jesus for salvation will be saved (Romans …
COVID Update
As you may have heard, the state of Texas stay-at-home order is scheduled to end today (April 30) and Phase 1 of Open Texas will begin tomorrow (May 1) as several businesses and restaurants across Texas will be allowed to reopen at reduced capacity. What …
Three characteristics of God we must remember.
Has your life and routine been completely uprooted like mine? Yeah, I thought so! I was just getting situated in a new way of life when bam! COVID-19 hit hard! Like many others, I’m now working from home with an incredibly social kindergartener, who is …
Five Ways to BE the Church
If you would have told me two months ago that churches across the nation would be canceling services, restaurants would be closing their dining rooms, and toilet paper would be trending on social media, I would have said, “You’re crazy!” Well, that appears to be …
My LENT Experience
by Karen Coombes I always thought Lent was just for Catholics. I understood it to be a time of giving up something, though I wasn’t really sure why. Meat was the common sacrifice in my childhood days. Many a Friday I ate fish sticks in …
Start Somewhere
“Red and green and blue and yellow and purple and red and purple.” That’s my three-year-old son’s standard answer to “What’s your favorite color?” While that’s pretty funny, I can totally identify with him. If you were to ask me “What’s your favorite book of …
How did Jesus define greatness?
How would Jesus define greatness? Who would you say is the greatest person who ever lived? Would you mention a national hero like George Washington or Abraham Lincoln? Would you say a great inventor like Thomas Edison or Benjamin Franklin? Perhaps you would suggest someone …
10 Things to Pray when You Pray Over the Land
Thank you for taking time to pray over Antioch Georgetown’s land. We want to start off the year strong by seeking God and praying BIG! As you pray, here are 10 things to serve as a guide as you spend time with the Lord. 1. …
Jesus our love
I love Raisin’ Cane’s chicken. I love country music. I love cold weather. In our lost and broken world, we “love” lots of things. The world has desensitized us to the true meaning of love. The fourth week of Advent focuses on love. Specifically, God’s love …
Jesus our Joy
More than likely, you’ve never made the statement, “I have too much joy!” That’s like having too much sugar or too much free time — you can never have too much joy! However, you may find yourself on the other end of the joy spectrum. …
Jesus our Peace
If you’re on social media, I bet you identify with being constantly bombarded by debates and arguments like these… Is it acceptable to listen to Christmas music before Thanksgiving? Which is better—a real or an artificial Christmas tree? Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? And …
Jesus our Hope
The first week of Advent focuses on the hope of Christ. The hope that Jesus’ birth, life, death, and resurrection provides for those who believe He is the bridge to a free and close relationship with God has no comparison. Christians talk about the hope …
FIVE Powerful Quotes That May Challenge Your Thinking
I love a good quote. – Somebody somewhere. When you were growing up, your parents said things that you promised you’d never repeat to your kids. Then…you had kids! And somehow those pithy comments and quick comebacks your parents always said find a way to …
Three Ways David Battles Giant Family Problems
Raise your hand if you know someone who has family problems. Is your hand raised? Ok, maybe it would be better to ask if anyone knows of a family without any problems. I sure don’t. Perfect families are as real as perfect diets. Add a few kids …